marnix Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Hi, I've found this anvil for sale but haven't seen it in person yet. It's ~175lbs and of unknown age but pre-1970 and looks pretty beat up (esp the hardie hole) It would be my first anvil (I haven't even gotten started yet) and I wouldn't be working anything too large on it for now (first project will be a ring). I don't want to fully cheap out and buy an ASO I know I will have to replace soon and this seems like it may be good. What do you guys think it is worth? Thanks for your help, looking forward to firing up my forge for the first time this weekend and hitting some iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 That anvil looks like a well used Peter Wright. It is still in decent condition. Edges look OK, and the top is all there and looks flat. Many great smiths have done with much less. Its value is what it is worth to you. How bad do you want it. Probably should bring about $2/lb, maybe more. Cost is determined by location, condition, and want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 If that is a standard soda can, I have a hard time believing that is around 175#..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JME1149 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I agree with Black Frog, highly unlikely it's 175# based on the picture. My guess would be in the 70 - 100 lb range. Still a good looking anvil, wouldn't worry about the hardie hole edges too much. As to it's value, however much someone is willing to pay is what it's worth, but $2 - $3 per pound wouldn't be out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marnix Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks for the thoughts, appreciate it. I will check it out and see if I can verify the weight they claim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 there are normally some numbers, other markings may help as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'd check out that Trenton that Stuart mentions. Worth looking into at the very least. That anvil looks quite old. Strange to see that is has no pritchel hole but bears the stepped feet of a classic Peter Wright. I agree about the weight - looks much smaller than 175lbs. Go and have a look at both and see what you feel is best. Heck if you can afford to the buy both and sell one on to another smith. All the best Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 As this is your first, remember to check the rebound too of course. Wonder if a farrier had it for awhile, they're heck on hardie holes. (is h..e..double hockey sticks go ove the g rated language barrier here?) It's not ridiculous to take a long a bathroom scale. I have. You may be able to read the hundredweight markings on the sides though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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