bluerooster Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 With no pics. (Didn't have a way to take pics) But a very nice anvil, mabe about 150 pounds (just eyeball). has 5 point star stamped into it, and double pritchel. Asking price is a bit rich for me, but it sure is a nice looking anvil. There are other markings; "Made in xxxx" but that's about it. I may have to go back tomorrow and get a pic or two, and check rebound (if they'll let me). It's in an antique/junk shop where they sell RR spikes for $2 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 The only two with a star I can think of is the American Star and Swedish Star. Usually anvils with two pritchel holes are Farriers pattern anvils. Both are wild guesses though. The Swedish Star anvils are marked Made In Sweden. Here is a thread about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerooster Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 I believe it may be a Swedish. But I don't know. I didn't get the chance to get by there today, or I'd post a pic or two. It's a very nice anvil, not used too badly. Unlike others I've found in the same price range. I ran accross an HB for $1000: And an unknown for $500: That's usually what I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I bet those sellers wear a mask and use a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 But. . . but, they're VINTAGE ANTIQUES! You see those kinds of "deals" pretty often in Alaska. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 If it's an American Star, there should be a hole in the bottom center going to the center of the anvil. The American Star maker said it helped to cool and temper the anvil properly. I had one about 10 years ago and sold it to buy a nicer larger anvil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyanchor Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Look at the bright side: The HB is only half used up, the English anvil will not make you feel like a heel if you pay $500 and buy it. Best of luck in your hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Selling an anvil without a face is like selling a car without an engine and transmission. You would expect the price to reflect that---if it doesn't; well there are many colorful terms describing such people---like goniff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Run, don't walk, away from those two anvils. (well, maybe $10 for the HB...LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Worth more than that for the hardy, horn and pritchel! I once paid US$15 for an 1828 William Foster missing the heel and 90% of the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 A little Bondo and paint, and you'll never know the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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