KentMat Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 So I just got my first anvil from an acquaintance. I didn't pay but traded with him a vintage Snap on toolbox and a number of vintage tools that I no longer used. Weighted 126kg on my scale. The anvil looks like being covered by rust thoroughly. There are some marks GGK or YYK which are not clearly legible. Haven't done the rebound test but I tried to hit the anvil with a small hammer and the "ping" was quite loud and consistent. Could someone help to identify and date the anvil? Also should I give it a wire brush or wheel? My guess is that it could date back to pre-1900s. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Griffin Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I really like that style anvil. I'm partial to the wide waist. Needs some hot steel on it. I'm going to add a hundred years to its life and say possibly pre-1800s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Pedro Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Nice! Pound some hot steel on it and it will shine and smooth the face after a bit. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentMat Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Thanks for your replies. I also like the wide base and waist of this anvil. The base is 28x40 cm while the face is 13 cm wide and 61cm long including the horn. 32cm high. Is it forged steel? The previous owner actually said it dated back to 1819 or 1820. I plan to give it a wooden base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 That would be built up from forge welded wrought iron with a forge welded steel face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentMat Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 I read that the process of forging wrought iron to make old anvils was very elaborate and laborious requiring 6-8 smiths at one time. Is it high chance that this is a German anvil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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