Rooskie Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 This belonged to my grandfather. I can't see any markings that stand out to me. It maybe weighs no more than 15 to 20 lbs. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Welcome to IFI! Please READ THIS FIRST!!! What you have there is a cast iron ASO (Anvil-Shaped Object). It has neither the strength nor the resilience of a proper anvil, and is best used as a doorstop or a large paperweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 It looks like it may have been part of one of those multi-tool anvil kits that seem to have been popular in the early 20th century. They would be mounted alongside a vise. Either way, the casting is clear as a longitudinal line right down the middle of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Maybe OK to straighten bent nails cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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