Papafrog Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 I've been building a small metal shop. Got this in barter from some work i did. Id like to learn as much as i can about it. Thanks for your time. CHEERS. Rings nice with a small ball peen. Didn't have a bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Welcome to IFI... Great looking A&H and I'm sure those who know a lot more about them than I will be along to add info. Hope you have read about not doing any grinding, milling or welding on the hardened steel face. I always suggest reading this to get the best out of the forum. READ THIS FIRST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad.blacksmithing Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 I *believe* that A&H was an American anvil company. It looks to have a welded steel face plate. Very good condition! I don't know as much about the history of A&H as Hay Budden but that is a very nice anvil! I hope you make many great things on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 A&H anvils were made in Columbus Ohio by the same factory that produced Trenton anvils (Columbus Anvil and Forging). Here is a good thread about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papafrog Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 Thanks for the welcome, and for the info. I hope to put it to good use. I'm curious about the serial #. Can I assume that there being only 3 that's it's an early production? CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemedic Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Maybe I missed it. What is the serial number that you found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 I thought Trentons were made by Columbus Iron and Forge. Two different companies with similar names. I don't have AIA to refer to right now- just rapidly fading memory. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papafrog Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 The serial is 153. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Stash that's what I thought but I found this while researching the A&H. So don't know if the Trenton's were made there or not. https://ohiomemory.org/digital/collection/p267401coll32/id/18731/ https://www.reddit.com/r/anvilporn/comments/3lhy6r/anvil_id/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 The earliest Arm and Hammer Mr Postman posted in AIA is 162 and had an approximate date of 1900. Appears to be in great condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papafrog Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 Oh wow. So that means what for this one? 1900 or earlier? Is there another reference to go to other than AIA? This is getting interesting.CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozenforge Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 By 1901 the S/Ns were in the 4000 range and 1900 is the first year of production so can’t be any earlier. I have not seen or heard of any other anvil reference material. That was the driving factor, according to Mr. Postman, for his greatly appreciated research and writing of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Definitely TWO anvil manufacturers in Columbus OH; (I've been to both locations where they were.) Along with Columbian anvils in Cleveland, it makes Ohio a big anvil producing state! Note that all three Brands: Columbian, Arm & Hammer and Trenton were great anvils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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