Ok, So I picked up this anvil that was advertised as a Peter Wright. I don't think it is but hoping somebody may have an idea of if that is correct or hat it truly is. I took a scour pad to the side to help the markings come out. I can read attorney, 1847, 135,1-0-24. I couldn't find any other numbers or marks anywhere else. Doe anybody have an idea of who the manufacturer is. It rings in the center and seems to have a good rebound. Let me know what you think. Thanks

William Foster is one of the few early anvil makers that used to date their anvils; anybody recall any others dating back that far?

Thanks. Any idea why the word attorney would be there. I would guess something to do with patent but that's just guessing

You might want to contact Richard Postman, author of "Anvils in America"; as he has learned of a lot more English Anvil Makers since the first edition came out.

Every time I have met him at Quad-State he was happy to help with anvil IDs.

I will. Thanks again

You have an Old English style built up anvil made by the New York City leg vise maker Joseph Goldie. He made more leg vises than anvils, but a few are around.

he made anvils and vises in New York City around 1840-1850

Wow 101 H-B,Just when I think I have read on this forum about all the different makers of anvils and vises along you come with a new one to me! Thanks for your knowledge and input!!

It is very cool when a Goldie anvil comes up, great to see!!  Thanks for the pics!

What was the definitive mark or characteristic that ID's it?  Please

Frosty The Lucky.

They stamped their address right on the side, 133 Attorney St.

Here I thought this was the Attorney model.........  SLAG you need one of these anvils!

Thanks for the info 101!!  I've never heard of this anvil.  Probably it has some value in the collector market.  You may want to check that out with the way anvil prices are today.  You may be able to sell it to a collector if it's rare and buy 2 decent anvils with the profit.  

You might be able to trade it for a larger one of a more common brand with Fred Moore out here in NM near Mountainair.

Mr. Hammer,

It is a lovely anvil indeed.

Is it still up for sale?

Where is Mr. Buckwheat located?

What is the asking price for said gem?

Questions,  questions,  so many questions.

SLAG.

M.C.  thanks for thinking about me.

If interested please contact I photos one very similar to that one 

Welcome aboard Shelly, glad to have you. If you put your general location in the header you'll have a much better chance of meeting up with members living within visiting distance. 

The time stamp on the most recent post in this thread is better than 5 years ago. Still, If you have phots of one of these, please post them. We LOVE pics especially of anvils. 

Frosty The Lucky.

Welcome from the Ozark Mountains Shelly.

If you are interested in selling your anvil, may I suggest listing it in the Tailgating section here. Be sure and read the Tailgating rules before listing it.

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