the iron dwarf Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 weight is 63kg at a guess 140 lbs had not seen an anvil with the extra bit near the base before, anyone have any ideas of the use of it. no markings, 3 handling holes table is 5" wide overall length is 17" and height is 10" it has a lot of wear and a big indentation in the horn, the hardy hole is about 3/4 inch this has been identified on another thread as a 5th foot anvil from 1600 to 1800. has anyone got anything else to add to what is known about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The extra foot is thought to be a reinforcement for striking. The hammer man stood on that side of the anvil with the sledge, wailing away, and that extra bit of metal both reinforced that side of the anvil and prevented it from tipping over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 H-B Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Richard Postman, author of Anvils in America suggests the 5th foot is a visage of churchwindows, albeit simpler. Anvil looks to be in nice condition considering the age and number of years it has seen use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 have not tried it out yet but will give it a go tomorrow, not even tested it for rebound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notownkid Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Just think of the stories this anvil could tell! Take good care of this she deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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