Wernher Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Just got my first real anvil. (see attachments) this has to be the nicest mousehole I ever seen. It needs some cleaing and a stand, but it rings. :D Does anyone know how old the anvil is? I think it's from the early/mid 1800's. I'll post some pictures when it's all clean and with a stand. The rust is mostly fresh and only on the surface, so it should be a simple clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 No idea on the age, but she's certainly a darling! She'll do well by you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wernher Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 No idea on the age, but she's certainly a darling! She'll do well by you. well from what I know it's post 1830, but that is about all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Very nice MH. Looks like very low mileage for its age. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 The pritchel hole isn't really telling, since it could have been added anytime. Get a better shot of the lettering and it can be aged pretty closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCROB Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 what a fantastic find congrats !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wernher Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 The pritchel hole isn't really telling, since it could have been added anytime. Get a better shot of the lettering and it can be aged pretty closely. I'm going by the fact that it's a M&H armitage mousehole with a short horn and not the pritchle hole. I'll get some better pictures when it's all cleaned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichudov Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Looks very nice, clean off the rust and oil it, it will look super great. Very good condition anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticFarmIronworks Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 That anvil is from the mid 1820's. Mousehole stamped their anvils m&h armitage mouse hole from 1820 - 1835. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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