Black Frog Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'm sure Josh is the man to ask, but thought I'd post it for general information to everyone as well. I saw a gorgeous 100# Fisher for sale, but noticed on the bottom side it had what I'm assuming are "stump spikes" to help plant the anvil solidly on a stump. Was this common? Or what years or era was this done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I have those on several Fisher anvils. I will check in the museum to see which ones have them and the dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 This one has no date under the heel, only a large "2". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I had a 120# Fisher with those once, IIRC it was from around 1910. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Greetings Frog; Just as sweet as the one I have .. Remember.... Do you own it yet ? I will bet its a bit pricey ... Please do not send us more of your cold weather.. I have had enough... Go for it they just don't make em like that any more... Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Too pricey for me, but I have a friend who was looking for a really nice shape Fisher. I think this qualifiies .... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 That's certainly worth whatever price they're asking, imo. My 1882 anvil doesn't have spikes, but I'm betting that they would have been used on sub-200 pound anvils that needed the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.