RHarrison Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I acquired a Hay-Budden, 204#, some months back and have tried to do some research, but can't find another one like it. It has three holes instead of two, the squared portion at the base of the horn only goes half-way, not all the way across. It does not have a serial number at the front under the horn like others, but does have 069 stamped on the side of the tail opposite the manufacturers stamp. Does anyone have a clue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Proof is in the pictures, everyone loves pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHarrison Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Its actually in pretty good shape except for those torch cuts in the pic. The only other I've seen like is on the Hay Budden facebook page. But no info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Different, maybe an owner's modifications? It's not unheard of. The horn looks a little funny too...(besides missing part of the step...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony San Miguel Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Looks like a farrier's anvil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHarrison Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 If you go to the Hay Budden Anvils Facebook page, the cover photo is of one identical to mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Anthony San Miguel is correct.It's a horseshoers anvil. They usually have two pritchel holes and a cliphorn. The cliphorn on this one has been cut or ground off.Nothing unusual about it except that Hay Budden Horseshoers models can be a little hard to find. Nice scoreGeorge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JME1149 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 There used to be a Hay Budden catalog in the Anvils by Brand forum, but it disappeared with the site upgrade. I seem to recall seeing anvils with double pritchels but don't think I ever saw that half cut table version. Hay would custom make anvils, so this could be a special. It also looks like the hardie hole is not centered which seems odd as well.In any case, she's a beauty and will last many generations to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHarrison Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks for the info and replies. I'm attaching the photo from facebook which is identical to mine I think that would show no after market modifications on the one I have. Now I just need to find its value and how bad I need to keep it. Actually did find some numbers on the foot earlier. It shows a C or O with the numbers 77. Could it be a very early model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) HI RHarrison. Welcome aboard. Please put your general location into your profile information - there might be a few IFI folk living nearby. Beat Frosty to it this time. That looks like a nice anvil Though someone took a torch to it at some point. I'm sure there was a similar anvil posted on here not too long ago - does anyone else recall it? All the best Andy - Edit - in other news this is my 1000th post on the forum. Woop woop. Edited August 19, 2015 by Everything Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony San Miguel Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 HI RHarrison. Welcome aboard. Please put your general location into your profile information - there might be a few IFI folk living nearby. Beat Frosty to it this time. That looks like a nice anvil Though someone took a torch to it at some point. I'm sure there was a similar anvil posted on here not too long ago - does anyone else recall it? All the best Andy - Edit - in other news this is my 1000th post on the forum. Woop woop. I think I remember it but if I'm remembering it correctly the cliphorn extended all the way out whereas this one appears to have had it removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokkr Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) It looks like anvil D or E, after some modifications, in this link: https://books.google.com/books?id=T7jmAAAAMAAJ&pg=PT3&lpg=PT3&dq="+Farrier's+swelled+clip+horn+anvil"&source=bl&ots=fe-lJhKp4j&sig=P4E37khPTYAPIRykQGeu_dCd_xs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAGoVChMI0-TLgYy2xwIVyhWSCh1TTwDi#v=onepage&q=" Farrier's swelled clip horn anvil"&f=falseNice one. Edited August 19, 2015 by Brokkr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I also have one identical to what is shown. There was never an extended clip horn on mine. They are not all that rare, just uncommon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHarrison Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Didn't think anything had been removed given that I have found a few ones that look identical. It has been very interesting researching and getting info from folks like y'all Everything Mac, location added and not too far from Nobody Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything Mac Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Nice one. All the best Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walnut Square Iron Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have the same one. 201 lbs. I believe Frosty called it the lady with the surprised look. I have torch marks too. It is a great anvil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Looks factory to me. AIA shows that Trenton made a very similar anvil (half a shelf, 2 pritchel holes) so it's no surprise that another major manufacturer did the same. Hay-Bud specifically states in their adds that the made anvils to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHarrison Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 So...I've been offered $400.00 for it. Fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Not with the torch cuts, you should accept less. Of course I'deducting the price of the free advise you've been given here.... Send some money to Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHarrison Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks, I think I'll let it go. Ive got a piece of 3x4 barstock 30" long that I think I'll just make an anvil out of . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpPotato Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 On 8/19/2015 at 8:57 PM, Judson Yaggy said: Looks factory to me. AIA shows that Trenton made a very similar anvil (half a shelf, 2 pritchel holes) so it's no surprise that another major manufacturer did the same. Hay-Bud specifically states in their adds that the made anvils to order. Thread CPR I have one identical to what you describe. 150# Trenton I just bought. Curious is you could point me towards more information on it. I have no serial, seems gone. All I can see for sure is 150 and the worn out Trenton mark. I think its a Z150, but not 100% on the Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Check the bounce test on it to make sure it hasn't been through a fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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