vikx Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Hi, newbie here. I hope this is in the right category... Took some photos of my anvil today and would like some opinions on how much the damage affects the value and if the serial # is correct. It appears to be 1320 or 1300 but it's hard to read. The face seems very good but there is a ding by the table. There are numbers close to the horn, ending in 3. The serial number is pictured. It's 22" long and 9.75 high; face is 3.75 wide. Hardy hole is .75 . Please correct me if I'm wrong on anything. Thanks in advance for info and advice. I have 2 hardies and a pritchel as well. The ding by the table. By the horn. The only thing I see for sure is 3 or B. Click t to enlarge to see the numbers. 1320? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 As shown; I see no damage that would affect the price to me. Any signs of repair on it would cut the price by 50% for me as you can never tell if they did it *right* until you own it and use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 That is a fine looking Hay Budden. If the serial number is correct it was made in 1892 ( range is 1-3000) according to AIA. The small chip at the table is really nothing to worry about if the ring & rebound across the rest of the hardened face is good. In my area and in that shape it would go for 3-4 U.S. dollars per pound. I hope you have read about not doing any grinding, milling or welding on the hardened steel face which usually does more harm than good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikx Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Ring and rebound are good. I have no idea if the SN is correct or there is a missing number. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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