MattyD Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hey all new to the sceen, looking at anvils and need an ID on this one. 300+ lbs. Only matkings found are stamped R R. sorry pics are upside down MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Just a guess because the pictures don't show enough but the flats on the feet is a clue that it may be a Peter Wright. It should have the trademark on the side with the horn to the right, but there isn't a picture of that side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyD Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Will check that out, thanks for the response and sorry for the double posting y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 A wire wheel on an angle grinder may clean the waist enough to see remnants of the name that some of the anvil experts may be able to make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Check for a CWT weight stamped in near the waist as that will pretty much nail it down as a PW, Also picture of the underside of the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyD Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 I am looking to buy it, and don't have access to it without a bit of a drive, so seeing if the trip is worth it. I am about convinced it is a PW. The face may be a bit wavy by what I can discern from the pics, what would be a reasonable price on it assuming it's post 1910. I hear a typical $3 to $5 a lb. likely a 308 lbs. It looks like the edges were reworked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 The only way to see if it's a good buy will be to inspect it in person and do a ring & rebound test. To even give a wild guess we would have to know where in the world it is located. The edges would be a concern, if they have been welded up without knowing how to repair anvils, it would concern me because that usually does more harm than good, the HAZ usually de-laminates the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Here in anvil poor New Mexico, USA, I recently sold a 248# Peter Wright for US$4 a pound, well US$1000. It had the edge damaged associated with use in the mines out there and no repairs. When folks asked if that was a hard price I told them, "Nope I'd be happy to go to $5 a pound!" It does look like it has some edge repair; for me that affects the price more than if the edges were left "as is" as IDFCW mentions you don't know if it was done right or if they will break off worse in the HAZ area. Do the ring and bounce tests---or have the owner do them over the phone for you if possible. If it's a reasonable price for the area; it's probably already gone if it was publicly listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyD Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Thenks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyD Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 The other option is a Fisher about the same weight with obvious chips on the edge, and a crack from edge to hardy hole, though it's face is flat and has otherwise clean sharp edges. Both sellers asking the same amount. Preference wise I could go either way, just want the best value for my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Fisher's are *quiet* anvils if you are living in the city or suburbia that may be a consideration. HOWEVER if it has a crack reaching the hardy hole then failure at that point is likely depending on how YOU are going to be using it! Flatness of the face is not that important, a slight dip from use can actually be a feature. Best Value from our advice is to give us all the details of the questions so we can make targeted answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 55 minutes ago, MattyD said: flat and has otherwise clean sharp edges I can almost guarantee with clean sharp edges the face has been milled down, or the edges have been welded up and ground. Either way it would reduce the amount I would be willing to pay, unless the anvil had been put away for a long time and was in like new condition. There again in person testing would be required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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