bobbygno1 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hello all Tidying my dads workshop the other day and we found these behind a stack of wood. Apparently they were part of a workshop clearance he purchased a few years ago. He asked a family friend who knows about these sort of things and he said to describe them as nearly new London pattern anvils face smooth and level with sharp edges. Could anyone advise where I should list them for sale because they sound like they're worth a bit and I don't want to sell them on ebay where they'll end up as ornaments. apologies if I've broken any forum rules but this is my first post Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Well contacting your LOCAL blacksmithing group is always nice. Not knowing where in the world you are at I can't suggest one to you. Here in the USA Craigslist is often used. And finally we have a tailgating section on this web site for selling items. (Brooks: often found in the commonwealth; but UK or Australia?---bit of a difference in shipping... Some have even made it to the USA as well.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Keyes Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 It would be useful to know where you are. Anvil prices vary quite a bit by location. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Where are you located? There may be some here that may be interested if they knew where you were. Listing on Craigslist is a good place, and if you list on Ebay you can mention "local pickup only" so you don't have to hassle with shipping. Looks like you have a lovely Brooks anvil in fantastic shape. If it was near me, it would have my interest! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Keyes Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 It would be useful to know where you are. Anvil prices vary quite a bit by location. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 if you are in England I may be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbygno1 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hi and thanks for the responses.. I am in Warwickshire, England also to be clear there are two anvils, a 102kg and a 125 kg marked brooks. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Both marked brooks or only the 125? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbygno1 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Just the 125 I think but didn't really look around either of them too closely Missed your post. I will repost in my LOCAL forum. Thanks for shouting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Those are beautiful anvils, and Brooks is certainly a top-shelf maker. Considering their size and condition, you could ask top dollar for them and expect to get it if there are any folks in the area needing a good anvil. What you've got is two as-new anvils that just happened to be in the best size range a hobby smith could ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Clean brooks anvils are fetching a good price at the moment on ebay UK (that is a high price for the UK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 As basher says; Brooks anvils are fetching a premium sum on eBay just now. I've seen more than a few 51kg anvils go for well over £220 A shame you're not a bit closer to me as I'd have been interested myself. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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