Forging Carver Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Hi, My parents bought me this mini anvil for my birthday which I am not sure what it is. I am thinking that it was used as a sample, but I'm not sure. I was hoping one of you guys would know what it is or if it is just a novelty. They bought it at an antique shop so it's probably pretty old. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Those were quite common as paperweights. Remember that in the good old days, offices rarely had A/C so you opened a window to get some summer cooling--and everyone had paperweights on their desks. A salesman's sample would usually have a much more complete finish to show the details--putting their best foot forward rather than being just a rough casting like that. You can still buy mini anvils in the 1 lb range--for actual use by jewelers and such (machined top) I have one on my desk right now that was a "free gift" with another Grizzly order a decade or two ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Oh alright cool. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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