dody Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) Anvil from Grandfather's blacksmith shop 1879-1938 seek information I'm in Eldon Iowa 52554 where shop was. I'm 87 in process of finishing replica of front of shop and inside area with equipment save from original shop demolished in 1940 I'm last male of family living here since 1848 when Great Grandfather settled from Virginia Building as a memorial tribute to family Hoping time allows completion have Grandson (not Hughes name) who is going to continue the effort THANKS FOR ANY HELP! Glenn Hughes Personal information removed per TOS Edited September 16, 2021 by Mod30 remove contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Welcome aboard Glenn, glad to have you. Putting your contact information in an open post on the forum isn't allowed, so don't be surprised when it's edited and you get a message as to why. The way we exchange contact information is through PMs (Private Messages) To access PM select a name or AVATAR, the photo of me and the moose is my AVATAR. Put the cursor on it and left click. A window will open with stuff about me and near the top is a button saying "Message" left click on it and follow the directions. Someone will be along with the book, "Anvils in America," and answer your questions, the info stamped is clear or reasonably so. I CAN tell you it's a "farrier's" pattern anvil, the small round shelf to the side of shelf is for pulling clips on horse shoes. The two pritchel holes is also involved with shoeing though I don't know what or why. She looks to be in good condition, used but well cared for, a beautiful old lady. I want to say how much I salute your efforts to preserve your family history and it's place in American History. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 A great anvil indeed especially with the family history. Please do not do any grinding, milling or welding on it's hardened face. She is ready to continue working for more generations, just as is. The picture of the old blacksmith shop is just super. I love old pictures and we love pictures of just about anything that would pass a G rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Trenton anvils with serial numbers 74001-82000 we’re made in the year 1908 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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