James Schaefer Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I have a Trenton anvil with the following markings: W121 ?36998 (see pics) can anyone help men with the history and specifics of this anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 A36998 is 1903 per AIA. That is the first style of U.S.-based production stamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Schaefer Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 121 indicates the weight in lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugburn Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 you are correct and I was lucky enough to find this one. They always stamp the initial of the last name of the maker of the anvil maker before the weight.mine is 100 lb. Mine dates to 1902. I can't exactly quote (remember, I will call him mr. Z) you on his name but supposably he worked there from 1900 to 1940 and he could put a pocket watch on an air hammer and touch it without breaking the crystal....... yeah that's what I'm talking about. I love it and I love the soul all about it it'll be with me until I die Black frog thank you for helping that's hard information to find out. You have no idea how long it took me to research mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Hi all, I recently picked up a Trenton anvil. Markings read w125 and A23555 or possibly A23556. If someone could be kind enough to let me know what year it was made? Thanks in advance! Edited July 31, 2017 by Steve G Pictures added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPTF Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 AIA dates it at the year 1901 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I have a "Z" on my Trenton as well. I've been told the man's name was Charles Zulty. I don't know who the "W" refers to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spronez Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looks like a "T" to me but not crossed evenly. Then 80 A122672 It still weighs 80lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sawicki Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 AIA dates 1914. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spronez Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 There is a "U" stamped next to the underside of the pritchel hole and a "C" next to the underside of the Hardy. Are those the initials of people who put those parts of the Anvil together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck63 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I have an anvil and i believe the markings shoe R128 or #128 and serial shows A11742 or A11748. Any help on year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 A11742 or 8 should be 1899 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmoke Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 New to this but have a Trenton #161 and what I believe to be the serial number 192893. Wondering it’s age as well. It has apparently been abused by a grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Hey Smoke, According to AIA you have a 1926 vintage. Every time I read, or post information from Anvils in America, feel like I should put a quarter in a jar for Mr. Postman. Thank you Mr Postman. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmoke Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Thanks for the info, I bought it from the company I work at for my 11 year old son who’s been watching forged in fire. Now time to build or buy a forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Build, it's less expensive, and it is an excuse to spend quality time together learning somthing. Might I recomend the pinned posts at the top of the solid fuel section as a stepping off point for quick, cheap and effective forges? In the gas forge section the forges 101 and burners 101 have both evolved in to 600 or 700 classes on forge and burner desighn and fabrication. Might I also suggest keeping that 4" angle grinder and any of its kin away from that anvil? Under no cercunstance are we going to grind, mill or weld on it either, especially it's face. More good anvils have become door stops that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Tanner Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 hi everone i recently got my hand on a trenton anvil and was woundering how old it was and if it belong in a museum it serial on it is Z 105 A17605 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Got pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Tanner Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 hi everone i recently got my hand on a trenton anvil and was woundering how old it was and if it belong in a museum it serial on it is Z 105 A17605 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Welcome to IFI, have you read this yet? https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/53873-read-this-first/ Your Trenton looks to be in good shape and belongs in a shop earning it's keep. Someone with a copy of AIA will surely let you know when it was made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Cant see the condition of the face but see some edge chips ( common on older anvils.) I'd say it belongs on a stand getting hot metal pounded on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekemeier1631 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I have a 150# with serial number A75985, any ideas on age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 1908 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekemeier1631 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Any idea what it might be worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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