Gute Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I couldn’t find any markings on the sample other than the numbers 871 Which may be just a production number or possibly there is a one before it which indicates the date. I’d like to see with this is worth like to sell it soon. I’m in the Pittsburgh PA area any feedback would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 What does the bottom look like? You would get a better price if it was wire brushed. Also look for numbers on the front of the feet under the horn. I see some stampings on the 5th picture down, wirebrush and look. Also do the ring test and the ball bearing test as even a great looking anvil could have lost it's hardness in a fire---even one 100 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Looks like a Hay Budden and I think I see an "EN" of the name in the last photo. Wire wheel would reveal more. And also ball bearing test and checking the ring. Have you weighed it yet? I'm just south of Pittsburgh. I seem to see a lot of Hay Budden anvils around the area. Depending on the ring and rebound and a little better picture of the face condition after wire wheel and finding out a weight, usually one in good condition could sell from $2-4 lb. lately. More if you want to be " that guy" and sit on it forever. I think $2-3 lb is a fair price. Personally $2.lb Is my max but even $3.lb Would probably sell fairly quick around here for one in good shape. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 HB no doubt.... Those dimensions for HB would be in the 300# ballpark.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Oh, just saw your listing. It's not a cast steel anvil. It's a wrought iron body with a steel faceplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gute Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Found the number 8 on the waist under the shoulder. Mean anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Not sure. If you could get the front of the foot cleaned up and get the serial # off of it or a good photo, someone may be able to tell you the year it was made but the main thing to consider is if the ring and rebound are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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