Gerdus Kemp Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I bought an anvil about 2 years ago, when I decided I want to start bladesmithing... 2 years later I have finally bought a gas forge and am able to start hitting hot metal... I would like to know more about the anvil I have, but can't seem to find anything on the internet related to the markings I found on the anvil. The guy I bought it from said it is a good anvil and weighs more than 100kg (220#). The photos aren't as crisp as I thought they were, but think they will suffice. What I can make out: "CSAR", "J.H", and something that looks like "WAR...TEC.." and a big W in the middle I think the CSAR is the Central South African Railways, which operated 1902-1910. and isn't in the photos though I bought it in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, if the location might be of use. Thanks in advance Gerdus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Geist Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 There will be people along soon enough with far more expertise, but to me anyway it has a Peter Wright look about it. Just an opinion don't hold me to it. I can say with a good degree of certainty that one of the words you're trying to make out is the word "warranted" George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I will go one step further and say "Best Warranted" William Foster used that on the side, as did Norrisez and a few others. A 4 digit date under the words would make it a Foster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerdus Kemp Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 There isn't a date or anything as far as I can see under the words. It says "BEST WARRANTED" Any thoughts on the CSAR or J.H? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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