Help with Stamp on Mousehole Foot

[nickh]

Hi Folks,

 

I picked up my first anvil on Monday night, a 150# Mousehole and while forging last night (well picking up a dropped hammer) I noticed the foot on the horn side has an R stamped on it. Based on info I was able to find I understand the other markings and the date range for it but I have not been able to find info on the R.

Any help or suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

 

Nick

 

http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/38404-full/

http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/38403-markings/

http://www.iforgeiron.com/gallery/image/38407-front-stamp/

 

[Nobody Special]

Interesting, mine has a serial or some such to the left, and a C in the same spot.

[SilverDeck]

Could be an insector stamp or initial.