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Anvil acquisition today


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A distant neighbor came by the shop and asked if I was interested in buying an anvil he had in his garage for years. So, I bought it for $50. It has no markings other than the number 19 stamped on it. A quick guesstimate is that it is around 300 lbs. The face is 5 x 21 and overall it is 31 to the tip of the horn and is 13" tall.
Does anyone have an idea as to the maker?
Thanks for your input.
John
Gearhart Ironwerks

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Its a Aussie made Martenson,  Actually 334 pounds, made in June of 1891.  It was the only 334 pounder made that year and is odd since historicly they only made Anvils with a odd weight (it should have been a 333 or a 335)   It has a Rc of 52 and a 1 5/16 Hardie hole that is punched slightly crooked.      Yours in the condition its in should be worth $1262.80

 

Thats all I could find out from the "19" though.

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