Rohn Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I finally found an anvil in my general region that was of decent size. I'm going to be picking it up tomorrow. I'm told that it's 112 lbs. If anyone has any insight as to the manufacturer of this one, I'd appreciate it. One thing to note is the shape of the flat surface at the base of the horn. It is a bit chewed up but definitely usable. I'm so excited to finally have an anvil to start building my shop around. It couldn't have come at a better time, while I have a decent budget and the snow is just getting ready to melt away. I will post close-up pictures tomorrow if no one has identified it by then. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks everyone and happy hammering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It looks like an English made Mousehole anvil. Forged from wrought iron with a steel top plate. There might be some markings on the opposite side shown in the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 really need marking info as there were over a hundred makers in england that made similar anvils. Mousehole is the heavy hitter here in the states; but there are a lot of others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Horn looks long for a typical mousehole to me but the shape of the feet looks right. If it is a Mousehole the maker's marks are on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Interesting step to horn transition, that's either a modification or an unusual make of anvil. But otherwise I agree with the Mouseholish sentiment, English at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohn Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hello again, everyone. I picked up the anvil yesterday but I didn't get home until late as I spent most of the evening touring the area that I picked it up at. So neither side has a legible maker's mark but you can see where the weight was inscribed a bit. I weighed it on a bathroom scale and it was 112 lbs. like the previous owner had mentioned so I'm assuming that the weight markings read "1 · 0 · 6". I'm not sure what to conclude as far as the origin goes but It doesn't seem to be cast to me. I don't see any seam lines or the normal texture you see with cast iron but then again, it is probably over 150 years old. I've attached photos from all angles and maybe that help a more knowledgeable member shed some light on its origin. I do know one thing. It's my first anvil and it's going to be the first thing I forge on at the beginning of what I hope is a long road of smithing. Thanks for any insight and I hope everyone's having a great weekend. Happy hammering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 At 112 lbs, it might be stamped 1 0 0. The first number being hundredweights is 112 lbs. Other than that, it looks pretty decent to me. Have fun with your new addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohn Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Oh, right. I was mislead by the short hundredweight that was adapted by the US for customary purposes and is equal to 100 lbs. Thank you for the well wishes :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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