Everything Mac Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Spotted this on eBay the other day. It's in the UK. I'm no expert but the lugs on the feet look like a give away to me but I thought I'd ask the experts. I have seen a Vulcan anvil over here so it's certainly not impossible that it is a Fisher. The owner said he can't see any raised markings whatsoever. No numbers on the feet and nothing the other side of the anvil. Your thoughts? The auction has a few days left but I'm tempted if the price is right. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 IMHO it is almost definitely a Fisher. The US Navy had a contract with Fisher (IIRC) so it might have been left behind after WW II. Fishers are great anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foundryman Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I have seen a Fisher listed on ebay in the past, the seller mentioned that it had brought over by the Americans during WWII I think. That one looks odd though, it seems to lack a step/table, or maybe it's just not very pronounced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 A few pictures of the front and the other side of the anvil will help confirm the identification. Weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Unfortunately that is the only picture available at this time. I'll contact the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Mounting lugs and the proportions of the base look Fisherish to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I just looked up this anvil on UK Ebay. Opening bid of 50 pounds, or about $80? If that big pond was not in the way, most of us would be all over it. And no bids yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Exactly. I've wanted to work on a fisher fir some time having read how highly you guys rate them. I've asked for more pictures, so we'll see how it goes. I can't imagine that it will stay at that price for long. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I've never seen another maker using lugs like Fisher did, but that's not to say someone didn't. Just looking at the anvil, the horn, heel and waist seem rather thin compared to all the Fishers I've seen pictures of. Not to say that it isn't a Fisher, though. If you have a chance to grab a Fisher, I would do it. They are truly blessed anvils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 BK Australian made anvils also used the mounting lugs. They look very similar to Fishers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admanfrd Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have used a fisher before... it seemed a little overrated to me. (let the fight begin)Just kidding please dont fight about that)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foundryman Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Another one popped up on UK Evilbay, this anvil also has bolt lugs in the base but doesn't appear to be the same as the one listed at the start of this thread, it looks similar to a fisher except for the writing all over it, could this be one of the BK anvils mentioned by njanvilman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 That anvil does look like a FISHER. I wonder if they produced some with that name on it for a special order? I am still trying to decipher all of the unknowns of the Fisher Anvil Works. Kind of like trying to do a 5000 piece puzzle without the picture of what it should look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 I didn't get the anvil in the op. I can't remember if I just didn't bid or it went for too much. Spotted that anvil foundryman posted. It looks like it says "Canadian xxx & forge co" but I have no idea. It also looks really heavily pitted, unless that's just the paint? It's not too far from me but a bit too pricey. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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