MarkF Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Trying to identify this anvil I just acquired. Got if from someone who said it had belonged to her great grandfather. Been sitting unused and covered in dust for last 50ish years. She rings like bell when hit with hammer and sings when I wirebrush her. Did a loose handed drop from about 10 inches with 2.5 lb hammer and it bounced back almost the length of the hammers head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hay Budden; Brooklyn NY; one of the great American brands. Now if you can get the serial number off the front foot we can give you a date of manufacture. Note weight stamp will be in pounds not CWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hay Budden anvil, made in Brooklyn, NY. sometime between 1892 and 1926. There might still be a serial number visible on the front base on the left side. You would have to remove it from the stand and wire brush it. If you find a serial number, post it and we can tell you approx manufacturing date. HB are considered among the best forged anvils made. That anvil is in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatfudd Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Because your anvil has a number on its heel (12) it was made after 1908 and is the 3rd variation of Hay Buddens. Its top half is made out of high quality tool steel and is very desireable. Excellent anvil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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