RNBernard85 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hey Guys I’m new to the Forum and Just got a Anvil from a buddy of mine and I’m trying to identify who makes it. Attached are some pictures. The only markings I was able to find were on the front Feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Is that the remains of an hourglass indentation on the base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Welcome aboard... Knowing where in the world you are located may help with the ID. 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...
RNBernard85 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 I’m located in New York the Anvil came from a machine shop in Baltimore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 How many handling holes does it have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBernard85 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: How many handling holes does it have? One Under the horn on the waist one at the foot under the horn and one on the very bottom of the foot in the middle as you see in the picture 1 hour ago, ThomasPowers said: Is that the remains of an hourglass indentation on the base? It’s hard to tell it looks like it could be but it’s hard to decipher with all the hammer marks and other marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 No handling holes under the heel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBernard85 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Actually yes there is one under the heel as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just the waist one and not one on the foot under the heel as well? (Handling holes and their location help identify anvil brands.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBernard85 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 That’s correct just one on the waist and not on the foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 If you can get a better "closer up" photo of this area with the horn to your right. It looks like a stamping there. Might need wire wheeled to see better. Regardless of maker it looks in great shape. I could easily be wrong but my first guess is Trenton, and second guess is Hay Budden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 As shallow as that base indentation was I was going to flip your guess for mine! Need to look up 4 handling holes now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBernard85 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 More pictures with the paint removed as best I could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 hours ago, RNBernard85 said: located in New York We won't remember this once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 How is the rebound? Very interesting. Base looks like late 19th to mid 20th c American maker anvil. But the big step from face to horn and thick heel indicates aftermarket modification, but that modification is old and worn to the degree that the face shows sway. The seam looks like a forge weld rather than an electric weld. My vote is for an antique factory repair where they forge welded on a new face plate. Period literature says some anvil makers offered repair services. Can you show us more pics of the face and weld seam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 What does it weigh? I don't see any remnants of a logo or weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBernard85 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: No handling holes under the heel? 1 hour ago, Judson Yaggy said: How is the rebound? Very interesting. Base looks like late 19th to mid 20th c American maker anvil. But the big step from face to horn and thick heel indicates aftermarket modification, but that modification is old and worn to the degree that the face shows sway. The seam looks like a forge weld rather than an electric weld. My vote is for an antique factory repair where they forge welded on a new face plate. Period literature says some anvil makers offered repair services. Can you show us more pics of the face and weld seam? 1 hour ago, Irondragon Forge & Clay said: What does it weigh? I don't see any remnants of a logo or weight. Not sure exactly probably somewhere in the 300lb range I think Edited February 18, 2020 by Mod30 Resize large photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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