suzkat110 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hi all, this anvil is coming up at a local auction soon. I have not been able to find out much information about the brand, am hoping someone might recognise the brand? The only info I have currently is that this anvil was imported to Australia from Indonesia. Seeing as there is a long history of dutch presence/colonisation in Indonesia, it seems reasonable to assume it is indeed a Dutch import and may be quite old. The brand does match a trading company that had considerable presence in Indonesia. It is obviously cast, I am interested in figuring out if it is cast steel or cast iron. I have not had the opportunity to do a proper rebound test. It is hard to tell from the photos, it is a very large anvil, the other anvil in the background is a 2 cwt anvil. I really appreciate any info or advice you may have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Never heard of the brand, but I'd be willing to be that it's a good quality cast-steel anvil. I wouldn't hesitate to place a bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Being European I guess it is solid cast steel, no tool steel top plate. What state, someone may be able to inspect it for you and give you a better opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 A little sleuthing by Mr. Google shows that the firm of "Van der Lind, Teves & R. S. Stokvis*" was a major importer and one-stop shopping, turn-key supplier of industrial equipment for Indonesian tea & rubber plantations, tin mines, etc. from about 1900+/- until WWII broke out. So I am betting that this was a quality product from a quality dealer. It looks like it was used, but well taken care of. * Later shortened to LindeTeves & Stokvis. Sort of like Peck, Stowe & Wilcox becoming Pexto. **Totally off topic.** Anybody else remember that old TV show, "Tales of the Brass Monkey" ? Yeah, I had not thought of it in years, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 A little sleuthing by Mr. Google shows that the firm of "Van der Lind, Teves & R. S. Stokvis*" was a major importer and one-stop shopping, turn-key supplier of industrial equipment for Indonesian tea & rubber plantations, tin mines, etc. from about 1900+/- until WWII broke out. So I am betting that this was a quality product from a quality dealer. It looks like it was used, but well taken care of. * Later shortened to LindeTeves & Stokvis. Sort of like Peck, Stowe & Wilcox becoming Pexto. **Totally off topic.** Anybody else remember that old TV show, "Tales of the Brass Monkey" ? Yeah, I had not thought of it in years, either. Did that monkey ever get his glass eye? lol Looks like and interesting anvil. Hope you can acquire it and start making stuff on it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzkat110 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Well, I ended up getting the anvil, here it is after a quick clean up and the new stand i made today... I am really happy with it, thanks for the advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matei campan Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 gorgeous anvil! what weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Very nice one, I also like the job you did making the stump. Nice work ;) George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Welcome aboard glad to have you. If you put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance. Beautiful anvil, good score. She sure cleans up nice. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzkat110 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Thanks fellas... One thing that i am intrigued to know it how much it weighs... I would be interested to hear some estimates based on the anvil pattern and some dimensions... Unfortunately, i dont think the bathroom scales are going to cut it! I will shoot up to the shed and get some measurements... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzkat110 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ok, dimensions are as follows... Overall length; 35" (89cm) Height; 13" (33cm) Width; 7 1/2" (19cm) Horn; 11" (28cm) Heel; 11" (28cm) Face; 13" (33cm) Does anyone else have something similar of known weigh? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzkat110 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Ok, dimensions are as follows... Overall length; 35" (89cm) Height; 13" (33cm) Width; 7 1/2" (19cm) Horn; 11" (28cm) Heel; 11" (28cm) Face; 13" (33cm) Does anyone else have something similar of known weigh? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matei campan Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I think it weights at least 150kg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Work out the area and multiply by the density of iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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