Gillinomics Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I recently inherited my grandfather's Belknap anvil. The serial number is either 87420 or 37420, anyone out there with a copy of AIA that could shed some light on the history? My family is from Louisville and the "knap" is the only identifiable part of the original logo stamp, so I assume it was a licensed A&H from the early 1900's. The edges are still sharp and the striking face is dead flat, I never knew my grandfather so I feel extremely lucky to have this piece of history connecting us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Pictures? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillinomics Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Here is the only picture that I currently have of it, it does have the pill indent on the underside and has the steam hammer marks on the underside of the heel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPTF Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 If it is an Arm & Hammer than Anvils in America says that it's from the year 1922-1923 for serial number 37420. Arm & Hammer Anvil serial numbers never went up to 87420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillinomics Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 awesome, Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Could you post a closeup picture of the side logo stamp, and another of the serial number? I'd like to add it to the A&H logo database. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillinomics Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 sure thing, unfortunately the side logo was poorly stamped intially and time has not helped it stick around, but here's what I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 If you dust it with chalk, flour, etc and wipe it off lightly it'll help make punched characters stand out. Using oblique lighting is also a big help and works on punching or cast proud. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Thanks for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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