Dustinmccann Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hello. I have researched as best I could. I cannot understand how the weight is determined on these anvils. Could someone explain exactly. My impression is this anvil is 1830-1850s? Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedCustoms Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 If the Pritchel hole is original and not drilled later it was made after 1830. The weight is Imperial Hundred Weight. First number is multiples of 112#, second number is multiples of 28# and the third number is the remainder in lbs. 1- = 112lbs plus zero for the second number plus 12lbs for the third = 124lbs. She's a beauty! how's the rebound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustinmccann Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Well I only brought my 5 lb hammer to test. But it bounced very well overall. I tested multiple places. I am ready to get it strapped down and start hammering. I think I made a fair offer on it. It wasn't for sale..I asked. The hole, best I can see, isn't not drilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Mousehole Forge used that stamp up until 1835, so (like mine) yours is probably from between 1830 and 1835. It will serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustinmccann Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Any time. Knowledge is not diminished by being shared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 You determine the weight by weighing them. The weight stamping is probably only "close". English anvils used the CWT system until fairly lately, now Kg I believe. Swedish may have pounds or Kg, (pounds for export to the USA anvils) American anvils will have weight in pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Very nice anvil! Not too much sway on the face either. I've seen some MH's with quite a bit of sway in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustinmccann Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 That's why I asked to purchase. It's really level. It certainly is in great shape for the age. I run across a few doing my job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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