Shmygelbryl Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Hello all I got a hold of two anvils , but I am unable to identifying them. The larger I was told is 65kg the smaller is 45kg. I have looked all over both, wire brushed and used chalk. I even tried useing paper and pencil to try get some imprint but found nothing but some numbers. The numbers is at the bottom of the larger one , but it made me no wiser. It seems to be stamped upside down with 8 30 8 or 80 3 8 read right side up ... but it just confused me I will add a few photo of both with measuring band in hope that someone can help me here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Nice start. First anvil 65KG is Swedish cast steel, most likely a Kohlswa. Very classic Swedish pattern, similar to a south German pattern, typically more narrow. The second anvil 45KG, is a north German pattern, makers mark usually on the other side, round horn facing right. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 The 65kg. looks like a fine daily user. I'd put it to work as it is, all she needs is a stand. The 45kg. looks like she's been worked hard still a nice anvil, plenty of years left in her. Good scores! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 After a closer look, bigger screen. I would say the 65KG anvil is a Soderfors. In the third picture down, what I thought was a K for Kohlswa, looks more like a K for kilograms. With possible date, stamped 1911, under the weight. Swedish anvils historically stamp both sides, possibly more markings. As Frosty said, most importantly a very good user. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmygelbryl Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thank you for the help, I was real puzzled with what the markings would be. It seems clearer in the photos , in daylight all the marks from smiths testing tools on it threw me off. I also put it on a scale,the seller was a bit off on the weight, since it is almost 59kg , so I would assume it was around 60kg new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 10 hours ago, Frosty said: The 45kg. looks like she's been worked hard still a nice anvil, plenty of years left in her. Just be careful with heavy hammering on both horns due to the cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmygelbryl Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Yeah , that anvil sure has seen some use and abuse trough many years. I will be careful and not hammer to hard on the horns. Out of curiosity , what are anvils like this worth ? These are the only two I have found in my area, the fella wanted 280$ if I took both , so that’s what I gave him . Is this to much or about right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 For both anvils $280 U.S. would be a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmygelbryl Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 22 hours ago, NoName said: After a closer look, bigger screen. I would say the 65KG anvil is a Soderfors. In the third picture down, what I thought was a K for Kohlswa, looks more like a K for kilograms. With possible date, stamped 1911, under the weight. Swedish anvils historically stamp both sides, possibly more markings. As Frosty said, most importantly a very good user. N.N.F. Beautiful, Manchester, Michigan. USA This is the other side of the anvil, personally I can’t se anything coherent , but you might know what to look for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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