Thejef Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Hello, all. Im wondering if someone might be so kind as to look up and tell me the age of my Trenton anvil marked D (maybe?)102 A42076. I currently can’t afford a copy of AIA. I’m only an amateur metal worker, but I’ve had this and loved it for years, and make use of it whenever I can find the time. My son recently asked me some questions about it and I realized I know nothing aside from where and how I acquired it. I’m working on figuring out how to upload pics as well as it’s in pretty good condition and I’m sure some of you out there would appreciate seeing its beauty. But I’m not the most tech savvy guy. Thanks for your help! jef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Pg 361 AinA dates 1904 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Welcome aboard from 7500' in SE Wyoming. Glad to have you. If someone doesn't respond, yu can go to your local library and borrow Anvils In America through Inter Library Loan. BTW, if you put your general location in your profile we can give you better answers. Many responses are geography dependant. We don't know if you are in Lapland or Tierra de Fuego. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejef Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 I’m in central colorado. And thanks for the tip! The library used to be my go to for info but I’ve since forgotten about that in this current hi tech age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 AinA is a pretty cool book it has tons more information than just anvil dates, If you ever get a chance you should definitely pick up a copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I strongly recommend that you look up and join Rocky Mountain Smiths. They are a good group and have good hammer ins and other events. Well worth the dues. GNM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 We won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to add it in your profile. The Read This First tread will help you navigate the forum. If I remember right the D is an inspection mark and the 102 should be the weight as when manufactured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLiner Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Welcome from Utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Inter Library Loan is a well kept secret; I had a book on book searches, (Amazon and others), for over 10 years without a hit and using ILL I was able to get a copy in a couple of weeks here in a small town in NM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 ILL is international. I once ordered a book (by the 17th century artist and craftsman Bernini IIRC) and when I got it the stamp on the cover said it had come from the library of the University of Glasgow. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Well it depends on which system your Library subscribes to. Ours has 90+ other libraries in it including several university ones. (Speaking of which my local University has borrowing cards for people living in this county---got mine the day I turned in my employee card!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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