January 11, 20179 yr Hi, I'm interested in finding out information on this anvil. I'd like to know the approximate year of manufacture and any other information that can be offered. The serial number as far as I can make out is 38808. Thanks
January 12, 20179 yr If I am reading correctly, and the serial # is 38808, your anvil was made in 1898. It was made in Brooklyn NY. Hay Budden made anvils from around 1892 till 1928. They are considered one of the best brand anvils. Your anvil obviously has some use and chipping, but it is still fully functional for another few hundred years of pounding.
January 17, 20179 yr Family troubles with the owners, the depression, and lessening demand led to HB demise. But in that 36 years, they made over 300,000 quality anvils!
January 17, 20179 yr AIA references over 400,000! I'm sure the Fisher Norris guru would be the one with a more accurate number.
January 18, 20179 yr On 1/16/2017 at 11:37 PM, BIGGUNDOCTOR said: How many did Fisher make? According to their advertising, they produced somewhere between 500,000 and 600,000. No serial numbers, many years without dating, so an exact count is impossible.
January 18, 20179 yr Interesting because I see so many more Hay Buddens than Fishers...then again those of us with Fishers know that we have excellent anvils, and don't sell them off....
July 9, 20197 yr Dan, I believe that Mr. Postman would consider your posting of a page copy from his book a violation of copyright law here in the U.S, but I don't know about Canada.
July 9, 20197 yr Mr. Arkie, Such use is copyright infringement in Canada, too. (under the Federal Copyright Act). It does not fall within the fair dealing exception, of the act nor jusrispudence of the Canadian Supreme Court. Mr. Postman could give that use his approval, but that is up to him. SLAG.
July 9, 20197 yr I do apologize I found the pic on the net and wasn't aware it was from his book. Just thought it was a list a list someone might have put together from publicly published materials. Won't happen again
July 11, 20197 yr It's been a long party weekend and you know how blacksmiths, the 4th of July and parties are. Frosty The Lucky.
July 11, 20197 yr Senor, Frosty, Great news about the party. I guess that the post-party hemodialysis and gastric lavage did the trick, and, now, you feel like a new man. Welcome back, amigo. Bully !! SLAG. Ahhh, just kidding compadre.
July 11, 20197 yr 30 minutes ago, SLAG said: hemodialysis and gastric lavage Unnecessary this year I'm pleased to say. I hope I don't reflect too badly on the traditional blacksmith community. We were in cognito as normal old folks. Normal! <shudder> Most trying aspect of the weekend was smoke from the fires making our eyes gritty, Deb and I went through a LOT of eye drops. Frosty The Lucky.
July 11, 20197 yr Jer, Sorry I missed the party. You seem to have survived the heat wave. Goody, that. SLAG.
July 11, 20197 yr You and Marge would love Valdez, great scenery, good food, nice people. Halibut and Salmon fishing if you wouldn't prefer stream and lake fishing. If you want to go fishing that is. Bring rain gear though, it's usually not sunny and hot. Temp barely broke 70 today it felt a little chilly. I can't believe how fast I adapted to 80s! Frosty The Lucky.
May 5, 20206 yr Hi, Just got my first Hay Budden anvil. Serial number is 174344. Could anyone who owns the book or knows possibly tell me how old this thing is? Thanks!
May 5, 20206 yr 4 hours ago, Mitchellm543 said: Hi, Just got my first Hay Budden anvil. Serial number is 174344. Could anyone who owns the book or knows possibly tell me how old this thing is? Thanks! According to Anvils in America, made approx 1910.
May 5, 20206 yr 14 hours ago, Mitchellm543 said: Just got my first Hay Budden Welcome aboard, have you read this yet?READ THIS FIRST It will help you get the best out of the forum with tips like editing you profile to show location + many others.
May 6, 20206 yr 14 hours ago, njanvilman said: According to Anvils in America, made approx 1910. Thanks for the help!
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