Rugburn Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hello, I'm new to this site.But you were where everyone pointed to for reliable info. I was lucky enough to pick up a 100 lb. Hay Budden in great shape. I was trying to get help dating it. NOT for retail sale.I will die with this in my shop. A29364 is the serial number as best as i can read. the 9 and 3 are iffy.But it looks like 5 numbers.From what i can find it's early 1890's....? I really am interested in the history behind this anvil.Any help would be great for this noob. Thank you. Ben T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Hey Rug Looks more like a Trenton. Can you get a better shot of the logo. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan, USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Oh not sure,But here is about as clear as it gets. Thank you for the help. It looks like a Hay Budden to me but i don't know crap that's why i am here asking for help. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Rug, From what I have seen, Trenton stamps the weight on the left side of the front foot, and the serial number on the right side. There could also be a trace of the Trenton diamond. Some one else should come along to identify the rest of that makers mark....1902 Hay-Budden, again from what I have found, puts the weight below the logo. The serial number is on the left hand side of the front foot. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan, USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 I think it says "Reliable Warranted" Right on. Good to know I am not mad it's a turn of the century Trenton. Think of all that history and stuff this has seen.Thank you so much for your Information. Holly crap I see the 1 line of the diamond.You'r spot on. Good eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Holly crap I see the 1 line of the diamond.You'r spot on. Good eye. What dose the "Z" mean next to the weight? iI have seen other letters but not sure what they relate to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 selling point ( hype) on the wrought iron? I have a Trenton that the only identifying mark was the lower half to the diamond. wasnt worried about it since it is a good anvil. cool to know tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 I will take it all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin A King Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Z is likely the first letter of the last name of the anvil maker. According to AIA (I'm quoting from only my memory), there was an anvil maker named Zulty. This anvil was Definitely made by Trenton. Post pics to Facebook Anvil Site and tag Todd Hoffman. He'll want a photo of the anvil for his database of trentons. I have a 34K serial number 203lb Trenton that was made in 1903. Yours would be either 1903 or earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Thank you all for you ideas and info. That's interesting about Zulty. Never heard of them.I will try and get some pics online. I know it has nice ring with a fingernail. i love it what ever it turns out to be. But, I am a information hound.So i always have questions sorry thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Him, Trenton was the company Zulty was an anvil maker employed by Trenton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 good to know thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPTF Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Trenton Serial #29364 would date it 1902. (AIA) Says that the anvil maker would often put the first initial of his last name to the left of the weight on the front of the foot. Charles Zulty was with the company from approximately 1900 until about the 1940's. He was said to be one of the best hammer men the company ever had. He was a bit of a show off and could bring the head of a steam hammer down and just touch the crystal of a pocket watch without breaking the crystal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 That is great information. Thank you so much. Can't wait to put it back to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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