J Hebert Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hey guys, looking for a little help on an anvil identification. I've done a little research and im leaning towards a Trenton, but there are no markings other than the poundage stamped in the side of the anvil. The anvil has a great rebound, no dead spots, but isn't overly ringy or loud. Im hoping somebody here may be able to help me out. Heres a couple pics to look at.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Is there a weight on the front foot and if so is it to the right or the left of the horn when looking at it from the point?The caplet indentation is a pretty good indicator of Trenton though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Welcome aboard J, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance.It's nice to see someone asking a question who has done some basic reading on the subject, that's a good photo spread. It looks to be in good condition and seeing as you've done a rebound test I'm leaning towards better than Looks like it. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 That anvil looks like it has a parting line all the way around. Could it be a cast steel, perhaps one of the Swedish brands? I do not think it is a forged Trenton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Hebert Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Is there a weight on the front foot and if so is it to the right or the left of the horn when looking at it from the point?The caplet indentation is a pretty good indicator of Trenton though.No sir, the weight is actually stamped on the right side looking from the point. Welcome aboard J, glad to have you. If you'll put your general location in the header you might be surprised how many of the IFI gang live within visiting distance.It's nice to see someone asking a question who has done some basic reading on the subject, that's a good photo spread. It looks to be in good condition and seeing as you've done a rebound test I'm leaning towards better than Looks like it. Frosty the Lucky.Thanks for the welcome and the compliments, ill definitely add my location to the header. I have done some basic research, but I have a lot yet to do. This anvil was my grandfathers and was passed to me. I've always wondered what brand it was, but never really got around to digging thru the research. Its always been a good anvil and it does a great job for my blades. Just trying to satisfy a curiosity now more than anything.That anvil looks like it has a parting line all the way around. Could it be a cast steel, perhaps one of the Swedish brands? I do not think it is a forged Trenton.Yes sir, it does look like a parting line. Ill have to do more research on the Swedish brands. I thought I read somewhere that Trenton made some cast bodied anvils...I may be getting my info screwed up though Is there a weight on the front foot and if so is it to the right or the left of the horn when looking at it from the point?The caplet indentation is a pretty good indicator of Trenton though.its stamped 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Do the ball bearing test---if it passes who cares the exact brand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Hebert Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Do the ball bearing test---if it passes who cares the exact brand!I totally agree with you. This was my grandpas anvil and I've had it for a few years. I've just kind of gotten around to doing a little research on it. Like you said, I've never been too concerned of the make because it performs well for what I do. I guess I'm just trying to satisfy a curiosity... and the ball bearing test is great...no dead spots that I can find. It may remain a mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 A family heirloom you can and do use is something to be cherished. A couple things to try and bring out marks are: Oblique lighting so any marks cast sharper shadows. Dust it with chalk or other powder that contrasts with the base color and wipe it off lightly. Do a soft pencil rubbing.Giving it a going over with a wire brush first doesn't hurt a bit and doesn't damage the anvil at all. No grinding though, that old lady doesn't need any dressing, well maybe a splash of oil once she's brushed up but. . . Sorry, I can't help generating my own straight lines once in a while and I have no resistance.Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Hebert Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 A family heirloom you can and do use is something to be cherished. A couple things to try and bring out marks are: Oblique lighting so any marks cast sharper shadows. Dust it with chalk or other powder that contrasts with the base color and wipe it off lightly. Do a soft pencil rubbing.Giving it a going over with a wire brush first doesn't hurt a bit and doesn't damage the anvil at all. No grinding though, that old lady doesn't need any dressing, well maybe a splash of oil once she's brushed up but. . . Sorry, I can't help generating my own straight lines once in a while and I have no resistance.Frosty the Lucky.haha, I have the same problem sometimes! I think I"ll give the old lady a proper wire brush bath this weekend and get the drop light and see what I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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