Shane V Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Hi Everyone, I’m new to metal working but was able to acquire this anvil. Can anyone offer a subjection on how to identify it’s age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Pedro Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I cant help but would love to see more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 2 7 CWT == 175 pounds, nice size. Richard Postman's book: "The Mousehole Forge" has about a page and 1/2 of stampings with approximate dates Stampings with the mouse seem to go from around 1878 to 1927. Any sign of a serial number? Unfortunately I can't find a stamping that matches yours exactly. Since it doesn't have a country of origin stamp it's probably pre1910 (IIRC). Armitage puts it at 1879 or newer. It looks like they were fairly casual in the order of the stampings. You should buy and read the book if you really want all the info you can get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane V Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 A few more pictures... Seems relatively flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 That’s a nice find Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 It's is certainly in nice shape for an anvil that old. Have you done a ring & rebound test yet? Also I hope you have read about not doing any grinding, milling or welding on the hardened face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Working hot steel will polish out the pitting on the face without cutting into the use life of the anvil. I once bought a HB that spent 50 years in an unheated shed in a swampy area near a creek in Ohio that had a lot of condensation pitting on the face. The sweet spot is now bright and shiny just from using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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