stroupe63 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I came across this ad in our local newspaper: #9 FISHER ANVILPatented 1877$200 Firm. That's all the ad said no weight was listed. I will call them tomorrow and see if I can take a look at it.Don't want to call today being Easter Sunday. So my question is what does the number 9 mean. Does it tell us anything about the anvil as far as style or weight.I did try to find info on the web but came up with nothing. Any info would be appreciated that way I can be somewhat informedwhen I go to look at it . That's if it's not sold already. Thanks Steve, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) If you don't call, someone else will, and may end up with it......I have never seen a Fisher marked that way, all I have ever seen is pounds. It could be 9 pounds. NJanvilman on here runs the Fisher museum, check out his information on them.Just noticed that this is my 2,400th posting. Edited April 5, 2015 by BIGGUNDOCTOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 The 9 would indicate the anvil is 90 lb. It might be marked on the leg, or a larger number under the horn. As it has the 1877 patent date cast into it, I am guessing it is an 1880's vintage Fisher, and probably has the small square logo inset into the face of the anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroupe63 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I guess $2.22 a lb. isn't to bad if it's in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Njanvilman, at what point did they mark the actual pounds, and not use the partial code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I have a #7 70lbs also 1880's. That size anvil is highly popular and a very good price. Call 'em fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Fisher changed their markings several times over the years. It is impossible to answer that question because there is no one time it was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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