Johan Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 So I took a better look, on one side it has the numbers '1' '?' '5'. On the other side I think I can make out OL then underneath that HOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 How much does the anvil weigh? Seeing whether it's stamped in CWT or in pounds will generally localize the maker between England and the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 The Anvil weighs around 175 pounds, I think the middle number is a 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CWT 1 2 5 = 173 pounds well within weighing tolerance so it was most likely made by one of the 200+ anvil makers in the UK. No steps on the feet so most likely not a Peter Wright; a wander through Anvils in America is called for looking for the OL and HOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxFire Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 5 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: CWT 1 2 5 = 173 pounds well within weighing tolerance so it was most likely made by one of the 200+ anvil makers in the UK. No steps on the feet so most likely not a Peter Wright; a wander through Anvils in America is called for looking for the OL and HOL For what it's worth and maybe you already know this but, early Peters did not have stepped feet and looked very much like every other anvil of the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 yup; why I weaseled worded "most likely" rather than a plain "not" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Is that a book Thomas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Yes "Anvils in America" is a book; and is currently the best source of information on anvils in general in the English speaking world. The Author Richard Postman is planning an update as he has gathered even more information as time goes by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ok, So its probably a good idea to wait until the update comes out. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daghrim Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Can anyone tell me if this is an ASO or possibly something to look into? He is wanting 175 for it, but I am skeptical before even going. This second one has a seem down the middle which makes me skeptical as well. At last this trenton is a 60lb and the fella is wanting 7.5 per pound coming up to 450 bucks. Worth? or make him come down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latticino Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I believe that the first anvil, with the hardy hole oriented on the diamond, is likely one of the Harbor Freight Russian anvils, from accounts I've read of same. If so they were on the order of 110 lbs and reportedly a bit soft, but still usable after some clean up. From my research, the original prices for those anvils, new, were considerably below what he is asking, but it looks like the cleanup has already been done, and you get that cool stand... I wouldn't pay $7.5/lb. for an anvil, but each to his own. Anvil price and value are extremely location and user dependent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 1: A russian harbor freight is cast steel and an anvil; not with standing it being a tad soft, check that one to see if it's cast iron or cast steel. 2: the seam down the middle of the face means it's probably one of the mexican anvils that are cast using "real" anvils as a pattern, usually not heat treated and cast from what's left in the ladle at the end of the day---so might be a great alloy or a terrible one; I'd spark test it and see and then decide if you want it. 3: Trenton's a great anvil but you could buy one and pay for your trip to Quad-State to get it for that kind of money Have you read about the TPAAAT? Buying anvils that are not being sold by folks wanting more than they are worth is generally a better way to go. Thomas Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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