Manhole Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) Hello from Northern Michigan! I have a 127# Peter Wright anvil, and I am hoping someone could help age it for me. I think it was an 1830-1852 Era. This anvil was salvaged fron EJIW, East Jordan, MI many years ago. Any other info or great links would also be welcomed! Thank you! Apologies for extra pictures Edited February 7 by Mod30 Remove extra photo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Welcome aboard. I am by no means an anvil expert but a bit that i picked up on Peter Wright anvils. In 1910 England passed a law that says durable goods shipped from England must be stamped "England". It is my understanding, again i am far from an expert, that is when Peter Wright started putting the word "England" under the word "patented". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. I believe you are correct Billy, I can see ENGLAND under the Patented so I would say some time during or after after 1910 was when she was made. A great looking Peter Wright to boot, Have you done a ring & rebound test Manhole? All she needs is wire brushing to clean up the rust and some BLO or wax to protect and please no welding, grinding or milling to the hardened steel face which does more harm than good. BTW: We won't remember your location once leaving this post, hence the suggestion to add it in your profile. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Welcome aboard from 7500' in SE Wyoming. Glad to have you. Nice anvil. Take care of it and avoid the things that Irondragon mentioned and your grandchildren's grandchildren will be using it. I have a 200# Peter Wright which is my primary anvil and it works great. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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