Damian Mc Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Hi All, first time posting on the site. I am a newbie, starting out on the blacksmithing journey trying to learn as much as I can. Recently I was training with another smith and he told me about an old anvil nearby that might be up for sale. With a bit of dealing I managed to get it for €200. The smith I was working with couldn't figure out the origins of the anvil and while it's pretty beat up, he reckoned it would serve me well to get started with. It rings clean and sounds good. No idea if there are any cracks or anything but would anyone be able to figure out what kind/general age of an anvil it is? Thanks...now to start reading all the beginner threads.... Damian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Welcome to IFI! If you haven't yet, please READ THIS FIRST!!! That is an interesting anvil. It's along the lines of what's usually called a "Birmingham pattern" (like a London pattern, but without the flat step between the horn and the face), but the hardy hole exiting from the side is more typical of French anvils. I can't quite tell if the hole in the heel is round (essentially a centered pritchell hole) or just a very worn square. A clean ring generally means a wrought iron body/steel face anvil no cracks or delaminations. More than that, I could not say. Following to see what others come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 If it has a clear ring over the face then there should be no cracks or delamination to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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