santisandreas Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quint Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Looks like soderfors to me, can just make it out if I am not mistaken. Made in 1926 if I am reading that correctly. I think it is one of there rarer anvils, could be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Whatever it is, it is a nice looking anvil in very good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Probably not rare anywhere east of England: London pattern anvils are scarce on the Continent. You can only sell a pattern that is traditional in a given area, and Soderfors was an expert exporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Definitely a Soderfors anvil, and a gorgeous one at that! I love those animal-shaped anvils. 80kgs is a great weight for general smithing. Just make sure that you fasten it securely to a base so that it doesn't wobble in the least. If it wobbles, you're losing energy - which means you're working harder than you should. Very good purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCROB Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 WHAT A GREAT FIND , CONGRATS !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santisandreas Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 thanks a lot for your nice words. i fastened it today to a stump.. here are the images... does anyone know how much is its worth? thanks a lot anw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Lovely Soderfors anvil! Made in Sweden 1926, and it has the DANNEMORA stamp on there indicating the iron mining district that the iron ore came from to make the anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Yup I'm seeing soderfors too. And Sweden beneath it. I love those anvils, they're nicknamed "piggy" anvils. 80kg is a good weight too. Not a bargain at €500 but a very good investment. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nankbrown1227 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 That has got to be one of the prettiest anvils I have ever seen! The other gents have already identified it for you so as far as price goes I would be incredibly biased because I love those patterns and want one really bad so I would probably pay more than you did for one , so in my humble opinion you didn't get hurt ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 does anyone know how much is its worth? Well... I have always heard that things are worth what someone is willing to pay for them... apparently that anvil is worth 500 Euros. :) She's a beaut. Post pics of the things she helps you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santisandreas Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 haha.. you are right ronin, in a way but i was asking that because maybe it was worth much less than what i paid for it. or much more. as it turns out i got it for a good price. thank you all for your comments. you have been very helpful.. i will post some pics from the work that will follow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matei campan Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 that seems an Italian pattern anvil. just search "incudine", the Italian word for anvil, on google, and see more of them. I can't say how much I envy you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweitz Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hi, I am new to the forum. I have just aquired my grandfathers Trenton anvil. It is stamped with A18177 and what looks to be either an T 1 0 4 or a upside down J 1 C 4. Can anyone help identify the age, it show significant use. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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