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I have never seen any Fisher anvils dated 1943 - 1948, or any dated 1952 to 1961.  I suspect this anvil and several that I have that have similar markings are from these years.  If anyone has a Fisher dated during these years, please post a photo and include the date mark.

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Interesting new FISHER added to the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum:  90 lb, 1915, custom made with the mounting lugs.  This is the first Fisher anvil to turn up under 100 lb that has the mounting lugs.  Someone wanted the 90 lb size, but with the lugs.  So Fisher made one.IMG_20171225_152914334.thumb.jpg.aad861d3b0136ef5319cec923e20bdc5.jpgIMG_20171225_152922502.thumb.jpg.8f5d74749cb7a3ecba54785075ac628b.jpg

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Just snagged this one off craigslist. Has the fisher eagle stamp and 1926 dated... Also has #10 I believe cast in the base (had my friend pick it up for me). What do you think, around 100 lbs or so? Whats the best way to get the rust off of it? Hope to use it as a working anvil, but I am almost afraid to with how perfect the face is.

 

 

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Yes, they are out there.  This 100 lb late 1950's Fisher was found this morning and brought home to the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum.  This anvil is barely used.  Most of the original paint is still on it.  Too bad someone wire brushed the logo area.  But anvils are still to be found.  One just has to be ready to go and have cash in hand.IMG_20180125_091854743.thumb.jpg.5be661c5e30b714398288ff8b7fa419b.jpgIMG_20180125_091906768.thumb.jpg.e3f5b40b34b2c8d7a07a878a2f7e5b88.jpg

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I have begun a limited run of bronze FISHER anvils.  I am not sure how many will be made, but this is the start.  One almost finished, and four still in need of sanding, filing, stamping, and numbering.  I own Fisher & Norris.  These are the first FISHER anvils being produced since 1979.  11 1/4 lb.  Message me for more information.

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1940 FISHER 100 lb. anvil with original marked F&N stand recently finished for the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum.  This combo had a very tough gray paint that took a month to remove.  The stand was repainted, the anvil still has some of the factory paint.   This is a 98 pt anvil on my grading scale.

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20 hours ago, John McPherson said:

Would you be interested in sharing your grading scale? A quick search yeilded no useful results.

I have developed a grading scale for Fisher anvils, and it will be in my upcoming book on Fisher anvils and the company.  Stay tuned.

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4 hours ago, njanvilman said:

I have developed a grading scale for Fisher anvils, and it will be in my upcoming book on Fisher anvils and the company.  Stay tuned.

Is it Fisher-specific, or could it be applied to other makers' anvils as well?

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