August 24, 20187 yr Went to look at this anvil. Seller thinks it's a Trenton or Hay-Budden but I'm not so sure it's either. Seller thinks it's about 300+ lbs, I'm thinking maybe 250. I did pick it up and move it around a little. Anyway, I don't see any stamping or markings on the anvil or anything distinguishing underneath to id the maker. I did not buy it yet but am interested and took some pictures. There is some gray paint on the sides that may be covering up some stamping or marking. There may be some marking on the 2nd picture but I didn't bring chalk to try to highlight better. Anvil is 34 1/2" long, face 5" wide, and 13 1/4" tall. I looked for an hour glass or oval pill shape depression underneath but neither there. There is a shallow depression that follows the shape of the bottom about 1" in from the outer edge and a square handling hole in the middle. I'm looking through my AIA to see if I notice something similar and a lot look similar. Rings all over the top but not quite like my 2 150lb Peter Wrights. Rebound about 80% with spots near horn and heel 60%+/-. Want to see if any of the smart folks here have any ideas as to maker.
August 24, 20187 yr Has more of a Hay Budden shape to it with the higher step from table to face and the horn shape. Not quite the longer horn that Trenton usually seems to have. Then the third picture almost looks to have the bottom of the Trenton diamond..... Eh, either way looks like a good usable anvil regardless of the maker.
August 27, 20187 yr Note "There is a shallow depression that follows the shape of the bottom about 1" in from the outer edge" this is the stylized hourglass associated with several brands of anvils; but most notably the HB.
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