Hello, all.

I am trying to suss out the origin of my anvil. 

It weighs 147.5 lbs. and it bears the marking "147".

It has the markings "163165" on the base.

It also has a marking that I believe says "Brooklyn, NY", and "______ manufacturing CO".

I really appreciate any help with this.

Thank you.

Hay Budden.  

Where in the world is it? Could you add your city state or country to the profile?

I am in Portland, Oregon.

Also one with the solid tool steel from the waist up. Good find and nice usable condition too. It should serve you well. 

Hay Budden

Wonderful. Thank you for the quick response. I am trying to figure this stuff out because I am needing to sell it, unfortunately. Does anyone have thoughts on a reasonable price to ask for this?

While $2.-3./  Lb. Would be more than fair here, they "seem" to be selling closer to $4. Maybe even $5./lb. Since the FIF craze. But in reality $2.-$3. Lb. Is really Fair. $1./lb.  Was typical even 6-7 years ago?. And thats for great condition. 

All I can say is don't over price it where new anvils are more affordable ( and Better). Also whats the rebound?

Thank you, Daswulf. I am not very knowledgeable about smithing, though. I was starting to get into it about five years ago, but then I had to put it down. That being said, I don't know what you mean when you say "FIF craze".

Is there any way to figure out when this anvil was made from the stamps on it?

Talking about the Forged in fire show. it inspired a lot of people to want to try the craft and anvil prices seem to have gone way up.

Someone with the anvils in america book might be able to help with a date from that serial number. I unfortunately do not have the book. 

Im more into the using and usability of anvils and you have a fine anvil there. With the solid steel upper it will hold up well. 

Thanks again, Daswulf.

 

Did you ever get a date for it?

1909