Jack Lewis Jr. Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I came across an J.C. Onions 220lbs anvil. In the US. I cannot find any information on J.C.Onions anvils. I understand the company merged with all days in the late 1800s. I’m fairly confident this Anvil predates that merger. Are there any others Who have the JC onions Anvils. And can you share possibly some history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Topp Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I had never even heard of this brand! I’d be curious to learn more too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 A quick Google search turned up this. Seems it's an old one in very good shape. https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/43093-alldays-and-onion-anvil/ Quote 1885 Company formed by the merger of William Allday and Sons Ltd with John C. Onions Ltd as Alldays and Onions Ltd[2] https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Alldays_and_Onions#cite_note-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I.D.F.& C., Thank you for a great reference. I have bookmarked it for future research. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 "Alldays and Onions" is still one of my all-time favorite names for a company. I believe they also made power hammers and cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Lewis Jr. Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Thank you all for your input. I have read all the information you attached. However, I’m still hoping to find out more. When you review the information the only Anvil advertised for John C onions was an 1847 but in the advertisement there was no part number attached to it. Just the anvil stand. I was toying with the idea of restoring it but because of the potential scarcity of the maker I’m really hesitant to do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 20 minutes ago, Jack Lewis Jr. said: I’m really hesitant to do anything. The best course of action for that anvil. From the picture it is in very good condition and restoring it will do more harm than good. All it needs is hot steel hammered on it to shine up the hardened face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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