Anvil identification

[Mike Wintroath]

Just got this anvil from my uncle but the markings are hard to make out. Attached are some photos that I was hoping someone could help me identify the anvil and any other manufacturing details.

Thanks

Mike

[RobS]

Hay Budden.  108lbs. Made in Brooklyn NY.  Operated from about 1890-1920 ish.  Should be a serial number on the front foot that would give a better date of birth.

 

[Irondragon Forge ClayWorks]

Welcome to IFI... I always suggest reading this thread to get the best out of the forum. Nice Hay Budden you have there. How is the ring & rebound?

 

[NoName]

      Nice find. The numbers on the tail, were stamped on the tool steel tops versions. You can see it was welded at the waist. Other Hay Buddens had a tool steel face, with a wrought body....disclaimer....Have heard of solid tool steel H-B’s, stamped with SS in the serial number.

       N.N.F.             Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan.USA

[ThomasPowers]

Tip it up and look at the base and you should see the famed HB "Hourglass"; though on older ones this could be pretty thin and worn down till you can barely see it.

[Mike Wintroath]

Hey, thanks for all the reply's. I was not expecting so many so quickly. You guys are awesome. I found the serial number (A32941) and took a picture. You will have to excuse my ignorance as this is my first anvil, but how do you tell what it is made of and when it was made?

Thanks

Mike

[ThomasPowers]

A32941 is listed as being made in 1921 in "Anvils In America" by Richard Postman the book were most of us started learning about anvil details.

[Mike Wintroath]

Cool, thanks!

I will have to check that book out.