AngryOnion Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 So after several missed opportunities with Craigslist and Facebook ads for anything at a decent price, I bought this 161# Mouse Hole for 500 at an auction. I actually thought it was a Fisher at first but cleaned it up some at home. Based on what I've read it was made 1820-1830 right? Pritchel looks drilled, not punched. Amazed at how good a ~200 year old anvil looks. Will not be doing anything more than a wire wheel to clean it further. I had not researched these much before, so what are the advantages or disadvantages with them? What does the little triangle mark in the second to last picture mean? Thanks as always guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Looks in good usable shape. Congrats on getting it. I cant tell if the hole is drilled or not from the photos, likely post 1830's from what I see unless you can pinpoint the makers stamp or get better evidence that the hole was drilled. No matter, looks like a good usable anvil. What's the rebound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 I would say at $3.10 per pound you did pretty well, especially if the ring & rebound is good. I bet the owner of the Mouse Hole that is the "undisputed King of anvils" will chime in shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryOnion Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 I may have seen a few of those posts trying to find more information on the board. I won't argue, it's easily the best anvil I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Onion, I recommend you borrow or buy Richard Postman's book, Mousehole Forge. It has very interesting information on the history of the anvils and the forge where they were made. Yours is in great shape for an old workhorse. Take care of it like your firstborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 4/17/2021 at 10:31 PM, AngryOnion said: it's easily the best anvil I have. The Undisputed King of Anvils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 The triangle means, "Do NOT place square peg here." It's a nice size and good condition from the looks. Your great grandkids can brag about using their great granddad's anvil. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 John, your autocorrect is at it again! I'm sure that was supposed to be: "The Oft Disputed King of Anvils". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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