Joe_Lacsman Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Hi to everyone in this forum! I have inherited an anvil from my grandfather, I tried to look for a serial number but the side where its supposed to be is pretty scratched up. I'm sure it's a Hay-Budden. regarding weight i think its around 25 to 30lbs... if anyone has any info please do tell, I wish to know what year it was made. Here are some images for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 The serial number will be on the left side of the foot under the horn, if it's legible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 That is a a neat little anvil. Love to have an anvil that size. I can see an "A" and maybe a "6" and possibly a "7" on the left side of the foot. Try shining a flashlight at different angles on the foot. Or try dusting it with flour and gently brushing it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Lacsman Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 On 12/5/2016 at 11:37 AM, arkie said: The serial number will be on the left side of the foot under the horn, if it's legible. Yes, that is the left side,apparently the a part of the serial number was scratched of. I will try to clean some of the rust off and post another image. On 12/5/2016 at 11:39 AM, Farmall said: That is a a neat little anvil. Love to have an anvil that size. I can see an "A" and maybe a "6" and possibly a "7" on the left side of the foot. Try shining a flashlight at different angles on the foot. Or try dusting it with flour and gently brushing it off. Wow you have a keen eye! I'll try to clean off the rust today, and do the method you suggested. Thanks! BTW, any idea how heavy this anvil weighs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Well, you go to the top of the Anvil Reviews by Brand forum, you'll see a link for a 1914 Hay burden catalog. I pasted it below. Anyway, it says an anvil with a 3-1/4" wide by 10 inch long face would weigh around 60 pounds. If you ever think of selling it, I'd be interested - I've been looking for a smaller anvil for my daughter to use. One that she can pick up and move if she has to. Anyway, great little anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Throw it on some bathroom scales and check the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Lacsman Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 21 hours ago, Farmall said: Well, you go to the top of the Anvil Reviews by Brand forum, you'll see a link for a 1914 Hay burden catalog. I pasted it below. Anyway, it says an anvil with a 3-1/4" wide by 10 inch long face would weigh around 60 pounds. If you ever think of selling it, I'd be interested - I've been looking for a smaller anvil for my daughter to use. One that she can pick up and move if she has to. Anyway, great little anvil. 21 hours ago, Farmall said: Well, you go to the top of the Anvil Reviews by Brand forum, you'll see a link for a 1914 Hay burden catalog. I pasted it below. Anyway, it says an anvil with a 3-1/4" wide by 10 inch long face would weigh around 60 pounds. If you ever think of selling it, I'd be interested - I've been looking for a smaller anvil for my daughter to use. One that she can pick up and move if she has to. Anyway, great little anvil. Thank you for the help much appreciated, I downloaded the 1914 Hay-Budden Catalog in PDF format. I am thinking of selling it since we'll be moving to a new house and I can't carry much of my old stuff. I am from the Philippines Farmall, I dunno how much shipping would cost sending it overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Shipping would only be about $400 or so from the Philippines! If you come to the states, bring it as your carry on! Glad I could help with identifying...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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