VIETNAMVET93274 Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hello All I Recently was cleaning out an old Tire Shop. In the back corner was a pile of steel beams and other stuff. When i got to the bottom i found this anvil, the owner told me i could have it if i got it out of there. So after a little cleaning this is what i came up with. Would like to know when it was made , I'm guessing weight is 210# , and how much its worth . I will probably ending up selling it . Thanks VIETNAMVET93274 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 WOW!! Fantastic find. Free?? Unbelievable luck. The anvil looks to be in great shape. If you do decide to sell, it won't last long. Hay-Buddens are a great anvil. I just bought a 168# one about a month ago and really like it. What is your location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hay Buden is easy to read 101HB is the expert on them around here... He may even have a year for ya, welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 H-B Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 If you are between Fresno and Bakersfield, CA, $3/lb. and up, depends how quickly you want to sell it. Per Postman's AIA, ser# A29738 made approx. 1920 +/- a couple years. Yes, 210 lbs. Good luck with it. Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIETNAMVET93274 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 I'm in the town of Tulare , half way between Fresno and Bakersfield, closer to Fresno by about 20 miles. Thanks for the info i'll probably sell it cause i have no use for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 People are always complaining about the lack of anvils in California so it will probably go very quickly. The size is absolutely perfect for general smithing that any hobbyist might be interested in, and it's not too big that it can't be moved around with relative ease. That and the condition should fetch a fantastic return on your investment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIETNAMVET93274 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Well if anyone is from California, or anywhere else in the US. I am selling the Hay-Budden Anvil i have for $600. If interested let me know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Welcome aboard, glad to have you. Even if its for just a while. Great score, it'll bring a nice price for you, no question. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JME1149 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Where is the serial number located on the HB's? I just picked one up last night and want to dig a little deeper into the history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Looking at the horn end serial # will be on the left foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Budden Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Great find, I am sure you will be able to sell it in California. Thanks for showing it. Richard Budden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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