Hi,

I just bought this “so they say” US ARMY Trenton anvil. It’s about 110lbs (50 kilo’s).

There are no markings or serial numbers.

Does anyone know something about this type of anvil? What would be the value? And the origin. I know Trentons where made in Ohio. 

This one was left behind in Belgium during the second world war I have been told.

I would appreciate the imput.

Thanks,

Alex

I’ve seen a 30 pound Trenton with a US army forge from WW1 before

that was supposed to be part of the original kit, so it’s believable that Trenton was an army anvil,

not sure what the goin rate is in your area,

but here in eastern Oklahoma I’ve been buying used anvils for $2-3 USD a pound, but that ones pretty clean so it might bring $4 a pound, 

That’s my region but different places may be higher or lower depending on scarcity,

Nice anvil but the probability of it being former US Army from WW2 is lower than it would have been for WW1 because of the higher proportion of animal transport in WW1.  However, the Engineers in WW2 could still have had anvils and forges as part of their equipment.

"By hammer and hand all arts do stand."

Any serial number would be on the front of the foot that is underneath the horn.  Did you check there?

As for value: Anvils tend to be cheaper in the UK and Eastern Europe than in California, USA or Australia---World Wide Web!

The sixth picture down shows the serial number, when I enlarged the picture but it will need cleaning to make it out.

Thanks for all the comments.

I’ve checked for serial numbers but i didn’t find any. It was said to me that some later trentons don’t have serial numbers. Is that true?

 

Thanks

What's the weight? if its around 30-50 kg you can maybe get 200-300 euros for it if you find a buyer, it seems the most common problem with marktplaats and the like is a good supply with a bit less demand. I think you can better keep it as a travel anvil, small anvils are a bit more rare than the 200 kg beast that pop up often.

~Jobtiel

Jobtiel1

Thanks for the feedback! I’m thinking the same thing. 

You can still find some old anvils on Army posts, usually hanging around the mechanics and metal fab guys. Half of the time they've unfortunately had the stew beat out of them. 

A lot of times they are indeed Trenton's, with a few Vulcans and no-names thrown in.

Same with the Navy and Coast Guard every ship over a certain size had a blacksmith shop aboard. I once saw an anvil marked with the hull number and name of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Cowpens.

Thanks for all the great replies!

Coming Wednesday I will be checking for serial numbers! I’ll get back with some updates after then.