ImaRiverRat Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Yes, I`m new........Here. Been around the block on the internet though. Searching for a specific image of a logo I have on my old anvil I used as a farrier. It was not for working shoes specifically though. I bought it about 40 years ago and have no history on it. It does weigh 150 LB. and has markings. I would like to ask if someone would respond, if they have seen this in the past. Or, direct me to a site that may have images with a manufacturer. I have two sitting in my yard and a co-worker would like to know if I would sell it. My other is a 140 LB.(according to bathroom scale) Armitage. It had been in the old farm shop since my great uncle gave it to me. The family started farming in SE Illinois area in the mid-1800`s. Not sure when the anvil showed up though. It would provide a little family history. And, I do not want to "muddy the water" on the first request, so I will not offer a picture. The only readable inscriptions are as followed: along with a stamped number 18 on the base, below the horn. ARMITAGE M H0l I.I.7 or > I`m thinking : ARMITAGE MOUSE HOLE 1 . 1 . 7 or > Other than that. Now I have a link to send my co-workers to when we start talking knife making and metallurgy. Also, I have the pleasure to have worked with previous Blacksmith Apprentices from the mines here in Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VainEnd84 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I believe it is an Eagle anvil, and I seem to remember them having some connection with the US navy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I believe the anvil pictured is a Fisher. Are you trying to sell the anvils? If so you need to read this.https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/160-read-this-before-posting-the-rules-for-tailgating/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 150# Fisher anvil, they shorthanded the weight markings on some, that is why it is marked 15. I have a 260# Fisher. They are great anvils, and quiet to work on due to the cast iron body. They have tool steel faces and horn top surface. The horn was left unhardened. NJAnvilman here on the forum runs the Fisher Norris museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I also see 1916 on the front foot. A wire wheel on an angle grinder should clean the rust pretty well, just no grinding, milling or welding on the hardened face. Hammering hot steel will shine it up just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaRiverRat Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 First, thank to those, for responding. Yes, I see the eagle after looking into njanvilman and museum. Sorry if my post is in wrong area. I understand if it is moved. I will work on being more diligent in forum selection. And I will now reduce size of any other pictures I attach in the future. I had seen the FISHER anvils before but did not think of this, as the Fisher is not present on my anvil. I did notice that the eagles neck/head is turned the opposite way on mine, after looking at a few images. I need to look into the museum a little more. I will get the wire wheel out and see if I can get this foot area cleaned up a little better. I am obliged to offer it up to my work partner first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 In that photo, I can make out the cast in FISHER although it is rusted badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaRiverRat Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 When I first wondered around this site, I had a gut instinct. So, "I signed up" I was pretty sure the forums would be well represented. From what I read, and what was not said as well. We can put this one to bed. Thanks again for the help.....why didn`t I see..................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 It helps to know what you are looking for (most of the time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 That one has a number of features that would incline on to say Fisher even if several were missing: Logo, mounting lugs, date, FISHER. Now mounting lugs and date stamp have been used by other brands; but lumping them all together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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