jacobd Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I told this guy I might be interested in this anvil for $100-150. It's a Phoenix, got a little damage but said it has a nice ring. Any experience with Phoenix anvils guys? For $100 I can't go too wrong, and I already have my 150# tfs. Just want opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Richard Postman says that "Phoenix Hardware Manufacturing Company of Buffalo NY produced cast iron bench or crafts anvils." He also says, That the Columbus Forge and Iron Company (maker of Trenton anvils) had several names of anvils sold to places such as Montgomery Ward, Sears and Roebuck etc. One of them was Phoenix. So Your question begs the question, Which Phoenix is it? Phoenix Hardware Manufacturing Company of Buffalo NY or Phoenix by Columbus Forge and Iron Company. Postman also goes on to say that the Trenton name can often be seen as well as the other "Brand X" name like Acme, Ajax, Derby, Indian Chief and many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 http://killeen.craigslist.org/tls/4651288669.html Forgot this sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Someone was indiscriminate with a cutting torch. Otherwise it wouldn't be bad. I'm betting its a Columbus Forge and Iron sold as a Phoenix. Postman describes the Phoenix Hardware anvils as "bench or crafts" anvils; I'm guessing, 10 - 15 #. That one looks more like a small but "real blacksmith" anvil. Basically a small Trenton. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'll throw a $100 bill at him and see if he bites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I think that's about the right offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I had an anvil stamped Phoenix but sold it a while back. It was also stamped in bigger letters MS&G and warranted. Turned out it was a Hay Budden dated about 1898. Here's a few pics- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Interesting. Sounds like more than a couple companies used the Phoenix name :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 It was probably a "Brand Name" used by a larger company that then shopped around and had folks build them on a contract basis. (Like Acme for Sears...) Anyway looks to be a real anvil and a good buy at $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobd Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks guys! I'll meet home tomorrow morning and let y'all know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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