Anvil markings. I own a fairly good sized anvil that has more nostalgic value to me than monetary but I don't know anything Learn how to determine an anvil's weight through its markings. What parts are available on an anvil? Typically, an anvil is made of several different elements Mar 23, 2011 · The markings you should find will be mid-waist with the horn to your right. As far as the weight goes there are several different ways that this is done. But I can't find any others like it when I search. There are several considerations to take into mind before you purchase one of these items for your needs. American made anvils will often be marked in pounds, european anvils often marked in kilograms and older anvils, particularly from great britain could have a Feb 4, 2020 · Have a Peter Wright anvil set on a metal stand. Does anyone know how to find out how old it is? I have read that Anvil Anvilets of the same outlet size as a header or run pipe size (i. ) Can someone please post a (complete) range of Hay-Budden serial numbers vs. Peter wright anvil weight markings. (1x112 + 1x28 + 0) Peter Wright is one of the most common brands of old anvils seen in the USA; I don't know where you are at. One of my anvils is a Peter Wright and it has done a lot of work these The largest Fisher anvil collection in the world Joshua A. I'm getting all the things I need to get started slowly. It also is lacking the square handling holes that would be characteristic of a forged base. Thanks for any help. Aug 20, 2004 · The reason for marking anvils the way they did was the weights used to measure the anvil on a large balance beam scale. of Brooklyn, New York. Nice anvil! Mar 10, 2017 · Just bought an anvil and can't find a whole lot about it online. Many are from early low resolution digitals and others from reduced size on-line ad images. We got to talking about old anvils. Research the worth of your items without sending photos or descriptions We looked at 4 old anvils in this video and used Anvils in America to help identify them and find out about their history. On one that old, the Jan 23, 2024 · Hi, This is my new and first anvil English (hundred weight, it indeed weights 116 pounds) No manufacturer name or any other writings anywhere (but there is a dull ellipse above the "0" of the undred weight Mouse holes and marks indicate it is forged. Mar 2, 2019 · Revised Lists and Patterns of the Celebrated Hay-Budden Solid Wrought Anvils : 1914 - 1915 Catalogue by Hay-Budden Manufacturing Co. Anvils are marked in a variety of methods but most English anvils were marked using the hundredweight system. The book also is an amazing resource on the history of key manufactures manufactures of American anvils or anvils that are commonly found in the United States. More about my curiousity than anything else. They say that it is a Vulcan anvil. I have two questions for this group about it. However, you've got yourself a nice anvil there, now to put it to work! Aug 2, 2024 · The markings etched into the side of your Peter Wright anvil are like a birth certificate, with the weight markings being the most revealing. He said it had some markings on the side that you could barely make out. Yes, the markings 1 0 25 are English hundredweight markings and (as mentioned above) equal 137 lb. Jul 15, 2014 · The second anvil I acquired in the early 90s was a 125 pound Peter Wright in good usable shape as purchase but the face had a lot of dents and chisel marks with a little sway. Jan 18, 2022 · Some anvils will have a period or dot punched between the numbers. I am new to this forum as well as knife making. It looks to me like a left - right arrow( rectangular box with arrowhead at both ends) with "STILETTO" stamped within. FORM AND FINISH to any to state that We have produced a steel for our anvils which will take a harder temper and be less liable to chip than any on the market. The 1-1-1 on the anvil is the weight of the anvil in an old system of units. I keep expecting some of the knockoffs to get fettled well and fake markings stamped and start showing up with the prices so high. Anvils are marked in a variety of methods Oct 1, 1998 · Would I be correct in interpreting the markings on the side of an anvil: M & H ARMITAGE MOUSE HOLE 0 . Also, it seems as though it has some sort of a deep pitting. It was coated in thick paint that I stripped off. 1 hundredweight = 120 lbs (if I remember right). I have an American made anvil marked in this manner and know from experience and research this is true. Fisher had to close at the end of 1961 due to Apr 27, 2018 · All forged anvils have identifying features that give away their construction. Mar 23, 2003 · I was surprised when I read the recently submitted thread " What Steel to Use for Casting an Anvil" that there was so much knowledge and passion regarding anvils amongst the PM group. Images from the Lyda-Ferdinand, Prillwitz and Greenwood blacksmiths anvil collections plus several miniature anvil collections, the anvilfire image collection and donated images from our Apr 7, 2018 · Are there any markings on the sides of the anvil? The raised letters on the base suggest that part was cast. Some of these anvils had dots punched between the digits, others did not. Kavett is the owner of the Fisher & Norris Factory Museum, and has amassed the world’s largest collection of Fisher anvils and products. When I finely got it off I found out it was a Trenton Anvil. Some say it's just an ASO but i don't know and no one seems sure. Boy, that was a mistake! We had to use a backhoe to load the thing it weighs over 200# and seems much smaller in this pic. I did put it on the scales and it Feb 16, 2023 · You're also in the land of plentiful anvils, so prices will be lower than if you were in, say, California. The serial number as I can read it is 110753, the weight is stamped 1 5 2 and is the actual weight not in hundredw American Bladesmith Society Discussion BoardA place for ABS members to locate available tools and supplies. Jul 29, 2017 · I don't have much information on the anvil, it does say made in Sweden and has a star above the words, but I can't make out any other inscriptions. A weight set would be : 3 - hundredweight weights 3 - quarter hundredweight weights 1 - stone weight weight 1 - half-stone weight 1 - three pound weight 1 - two pound weight 1 - one pound weight This would weigh an anvil up to Mar 5, 2019 · Hello all. Jul 10, 2013 · Goodeyon, The markings and handling holes you described in the initial post are the same as some Peter Wright anvils, so that's at least a possibility. Early on I remembered we had an anvil on the farm so I located it,cleaned it up, and started using it. How to determine your anvils weight via markings. I have given it a clean up and and found these inscriptions/markings (pictures attached) can anyone help me with what they mean? manufacturer or anything else? I'm interested in the history of it, t Feb 4, 2023 · Everything you need to know about Mousehole Anvils. These details are vital breadcrumbs that can lead to a more precise age approximation. If any of the anvil experts out there have a clue as to who made this one, I'd appreciate hearing from To identify an anvil, look for markings that indicate the manufacturer on the top, sides or bottom. There is a seam where the face was attached, and a barely visible seam at the waist. The only anvil I know of from Brooklyn is Hay-Budden. I was cleaning off some old grime and what not off of it came acros three things, One, was what I assume to be the makers mark. May 14, 2016 · I was working the scrap metal drive at our church today and I bought a Mouse Hole Anvil. Its pretty beat up but I figure if anyone could identify it, you guys Sep 12, 2021 · Unique and interesting markings, peter wright patent l l ll. They are considered one of the best brand anvils. Closest I can think is a Vulcan. Thanks in advance Link removed Jun 12, 2010 · Hello - I'm wondering if someone might be able to help me with identifying this old anvil. After getting it home I found that it was a Peter Wright. A few are marked in kilograms and some cast anvils are marked in pounds rounded to the nearest 10 pounds Sep 5, 2023 · The process of dating a Peter Wright anvil would require careful examination of the anvil’s appearance, markings, and weight. The anvil is in Jul 15, 2014 · For ACME anvils, is the 120 indicating pounds, or is that marking the stone weight? (which would make it 168 lbs). The only identifying marks are "USA" and "IAF". Co Sep 24, 2016 · Hi there, I have just bought an anvil, it is London style anvil that weighs in at 110. Aug 5, 2018 · That is quite the rarity! According to Anvils in America (the only reference book on anvils), that is a product of the American Wrought Anvil Co. My vote also is for a Vulcan or it Nov 14, 2020 · Hi I got this Anivl from a garage sale it was covered in about four layers of heavy thick paint. 1st number identifies how many hundredweight (112 pounds). There are three Jul 21, 2025 · Learn how to identify a Trenton 126lb Mouse Hole anvil by logo, weight, shape, and serial number. Feb 5, 2019 · Most of these cast steel anvils had that stepped "plate" cast in to resemble a steel-faced wrought iron anvil, since smiths being a generally conservative lot were a bit leery of those newfangled cast steel anvils. I believe this is a custom build to customer's specs by Mouse Hole Forge. From what I found this would be an earl Mar 2, 2019 · Hay-Budden Solid Wrought Anvils [1909 Catalog Excerpt] by Hay-Budden Manufacturing Co. The 225 was the advertised weight. I have googled for hours and I can not find any info on the Manufacture as part of the name is worn away. At least 200 years, and I think Made in England, the numbers 3 1 14 indicate a weight of 378 pounds when new. The markings are very faint and dinged but I can just make out the letters 'IGHT' on the side. Sides are pretty messed up so I can’t see any logos. His collection currently contains over 500 anvils, including the only complete collection of every weight of Fisher anvil ever sold. Postman records at least 12 different variations of maker marks on Mouse Hole anvils. American made anvils are marked in pounds. Anvils are typically marked in different units based on their country of origin, such as hundredweight, pounds, or kilograms. I could be way off and stand to be corrected. Example - if it reads 1- 2-10 that equals 1x112 =112 plus 2x28= 56 plus 10 or the total weight is 178lbs The Aug 14, 2017 · My farrier anvils have rounded edges, about 1" in the heal and about a 1/4" in the front. Apr 29, 2005 · This is not correct. I am gathering items and making a forge. Better to put it on a bathroom scale. It was made in Brooklyn NY. Surprisingly good ring and bounce. Does anyone know of other anvil makers from there? He's asking $3 per pound, although I don't kn Sep 5, 2010 · I just purchased an old anvil. Smaller anvils are generally used more by amateurs or those in smaller shops. Understand the significance of these markings for your metalworking projects. Mar 10, 2017 · Congrats on finding a nice Fisher anvil. 17 so it is 157#" What he is trying to do is to read the other stampings to get the brand name and other information. Apr 12, 2007 · I bought an old anvil that was spiked to a stump at a farmhouse. Perfect for blacksmiths and antique tool collectors. Identifying the maker of an anvil with no discernable markings, Dec 1, 2020 · Good day everyone, I've found and bought this anvil in august from a retiring blacksmith and have tried doing research on the maker, without success, so I'm wondering if any of you might know a bit more about the history of this anvil. On older anvils, those crafted before 1910, the first three digits of the weight marking can be multiplied by 14 to determine the weight in pounds. (There's a 1 -space- 52 stamped on the right side under the company name, etc. And to think he had one nearly twice as large?! English anvils (like Peter Wright) used the hundredweight system to identify weight. Jan 20, 2013 · If It has weight markings on the side under the Peter Wright logo they are in British hundred weight and will be separated by a dot in between each. That converts to 182 pounds, and a digital scale had it at 180. I believe it's ~150 pounds. Not old, weight about 50lbs. it’s about 250 to 300 pounds. 8” wide and is i May 3, 2018 · If the stamping reads, "M&H Armitage Mouse Hole", these anvil were made from about 1820 to 1835. oh yea almost forgot what does the number 4 mean under Sep 2, 2016 · I recently acquired this anvil. See attached photo: I finally found a marking on my anvil. 1 . The post claims it’s a 200 pound anvil but to me it looks like it’s a 120. Perfect for USA blacksmiths and collectors! Jun 10, 2018 · No markings? Not really; after all there is a foundry down here making cast copies of old anvils so even if it was distinctive in shape it might not be "real". Sep 25, 2024 · Anvils bearing rare markings or those from the early production years are especially valuable. I've read from others that had a B 52 stamping and they assumed it was the weight in kg since it was Sep 11, 2009 · I just bought this anvil vesterday and finally got it unloaded from the trunk of my wife's car. These items are necessary for blacksmiths and others who need to pound metal into shape. Jun 20, 2024 · Learn how to identify an authentic antique anvil and assess its worth using key features like age, shape, brands, & more in this expert value guide! The markings on an antique anvil typically represent its weight, maker’s mark, and sometimes the year of production. Known for its exceptional construction and durability, the Peter Wright anvil has been a staple in smithing for generations. The conversation is about identifying an anvil based on a letter stamp, with Apr 28, 2005 · On English anvils like Peter Wright, Mousehole, and so on, the weight markings are in the old hundredweight system. It has the numbers 1 3 4 stamped into it and I did find that the meaning is 1×112# and 3×28# and 4×1# for a total of 200# and that it is. It has markings but all the research I’ve done on it hasn’t yielding any results as to brand, Jul 17, 2020 · Similar threads J Anvil identification johndeere1940 Dec 28, 2022 Blacksmithing and Metallurgy Replies 14 Views 2,510 Feb 6, 2023 Jan 11, 2010 · The maker’s mark is faint and dinged up. I was able to see a stamp for "solid" "wrought" I am assuming Iron. I'd like to know if Henry was a relative of Peter Wright and if so, what years did Henry produce anvils. For instance my Peter Wright is actually almost 20lb lighter than it is stamped as, although I haven't noticed any damage or repairs on it. With this page you can identify how old your Trenton or rebranded Trenton anvil is. 8 kg(244. 3 . Sep 7, 2022 · Hey all, A Fisher anvil just showed up in my area on marketplace. The first number is multiplied by 112lbs the second is multiplied by 28 lbs and the last is added to the total of the first 2 numbers. I will try to take some better pics tomorrow. One stamp is 150 which I assume is the we Aug 16, 2025 · Discover how to recognize the Trenton 126-pound mouse hole anvil. The dad started describing an anvil they had at home. What say you? Mar 15, 2023 · Wondering how much does an anvil weighs? Choose the best weight with the anvil weight calculator! Read the guide to know everything about anvil before you buy. 0 International Topics tool catalog, anvils Collection internationaltoolcataloglibrary; manuals; additional_collections; catalogs Contributor Apr 1, 2017 · Between 1852 and 1910; most likely the late 1800's. Peter Wright anvil Blacksmith tools, Metal, Peter wright So, the weight of your anvil then = 110 lbs + 11 lb + 1 lb, or 122 lbs. Can you have them built back up with hard face welding and ground square? You need those square edges to hammer iron over to make a 90º bend. It has a hole in front below the horn, hole in back, and hole on the bottom. If you want to see what others will pay for it, put it on EBAY with May 1, 2020 · Can anyone please let me know what these brand markings are on my anvil that I just purchased. 2nd number identifies the quarter hundredweight (28 pounds Jan 21, 2018 · I know there was a company in chicago that made anvils with SDK but I thought they worked with Hay Budden and this one looks like a Peter Wright? Nov 15, 2018 · The anvil appears to be a Peter Wright. But, no Vulcan logo. Check rebound, but it looks purty. the markings are what looks to be a straight razor on one side and the other is the letter c with an f inside the c. It was cast in 1965. Hello! I wonder if any of you might be able to shed some light on the age of an anvil that my distant Irish relatives have had in their family for a LONG time. There are a few cast steel anvils that may be an exception to this rule but the Swedish ones and the American Columbian have their markings stamped in or recessed and not standing proud of the surface. 3 inches tall. this is a new addition for the workshop & I feel lucky to have it. There is also a mark under the number 2, it is three horizontal lines and another line going from the top line, on its left corner, towards the bottom line, on its right corner. but help with identifying is appreciated. Check the pics, it's in great sha Jun 20, 2025 · Learn how to identify the trenton 126lb mouse hole anvil identification. Can anyone let me know what the markings are? The top and horn need some cleanup and I can rebuild the chipped edges with hard surface rod. I couldn't find any other nu Oct 22, 2016 · I have my suspicions that this anvil was heavily polished with a wire wheel before I got introduced to her, and there over jealous effort to remove the rust they also removed what was left of her markings!!! May 23, 2018 · Two weeks ago, I had a father and son in class. The first number is whole hundredweight, or 112 lb increments, the second is quarter-hundredweights, or 28-lb increments, and the last number is straight pounds. , 18. It weighs 200lbs. Jun 8, 2011 · All I have to go by, right now, is this photo: I am guessing that it is standing on a standard sized folding table, that gives some size reference. It seems as though the 281 mark is the actual weight. be/SJF52_4noZEEnjoy EC? Join Essential Craftsman Mar 2, 2017 · A guy at work today showed me a picture of what looks like a Colombian Anvil (it has the triangle with the C) that he is buying. A double horn is common in Europe but unusual for an English builder. Here are some pics. It’s essential to examine these markings closely to identify the anvil’s age, origin, and potential value. If it ever did they are long since worn off. Lets just say that if you are buying, you want it as cheap as possible, the opposite if you are a seller. On the base it has several numbers an a very strange symbol I was hoping to get help identifying. I thought I had seen a table showing dimensions for various weight H B anvils but if I had I can't find i Jul 21, 2016 · How can I determine age and an offer on a peter wright anvil? The markings on it are on the side that says PW 1 0 25 which I am pretty sure it is the weight 140lbs. Anyone else seen a farrier pattern anvil like this one made by Columbian? Markings on base are "M" on the horn side, "S" on the tail side. Just yesterday I purchased an anvil at an auction. I do not price anvils. tnx in advance. 151 pounds is a nice size, big enough to do serious work, small enough to be moved around as needed. I figured it was a 100 pound anvil and wouldn't be a problem, but after moving it, a 100 pounds is heavier when you are 51 verses what it was ten years ago. May 23, 2011 · Bubba, Pretty difficult for me to get an idea of dimensions by the photos, but if the numbers are an indicator of weight, that's a massive anvil. Sep 25, 2016 · I don`t think the markings on the anvil are 2 1 4,but are 2- number worn off- 14, the missing or had to see number may be a -0- which would mean the weight is as you say. My dad had a stroke so helping him clean up the farm . It had been in the family for quite a while. ? On the horn side on the feet it has a what looks like a seven one on the front each foot? Anyone know what that means? There are Dec 29, 2017 · would someone help me identify these markings on an anvil I just purchased. , illus. The weight is in the CWT system so 1 1 0 original weight was 140 pounds. My little (90 lbs) Columbian is a great anvil. On the other side 07 is stamped, would that be the year ma Dec 21, 2010 · Well, yes, it's technically possible to reharden the face, but remember the steel face on that one was only about 3/8 to 1/2" thick when brand new to begin with; the rest of the anvil is non-hardenable wrought iron. No visible markings. It was the normal manner of marking weights on anvils. The anvil is 25 inches long and 10. 0 Topics tool catalog, anvils Collection internationaltoolcataloglibrary; manuals; additional_collections; catalogs Language English Item Size 613. I would simply clean that anvil up and use it. Weighs 105lbs. “Full Size” Anvilets) are so proportioned that the (elliptically shaped) hole in the header pipe has the minimum weakening or distortion effect, and yet provides good fluid flow characteristics. Feb 15, 2016 · How do you identify an anvil that has no markings? What do you look for to help you identify an anvil? I picked up an anvil on the weekend that has no markings on it. I tried fl Mar 5, 2019 · Newby here! I've just started blade smithing as a new hobbie and I've recently purchased an anvil. I don't think it is but hoping somebody may have an idea of if that is correct or hat it truly is. Markings on the side are, HENRY WRIGHT-DUBLEY- WARRANTED SOLID-281. 27Lb) i have uncovered some markings on the side although they are very vague, i was wondering what they meant and what is is worth. manufacturing dates? I see several topics asking for the Apr 15, 2008 · Peter Wright Anvils are some of the finest quality anvils. A list of information I've found on Trenton Anvils by serial number. What I can say definitively, is never grind away more hardface than is absolutely essential, especially with forged wrought iron anvils - they usually have a thin steel face on top and removing any of it tends to damage the anvil and shorten its life. It could also have a # on the oppisite side just under the face plate and towards the tail of the anvil. The markings and weight of the anvil Typically an anvil will have markings on it that will display the company that made it and the weight of the anvil. Ive got a #150 Trenton and a #260 Nimba. Use it for a while before you go spending lots of money on a #300. Find prices for ANVIL to help when appraising. Did I mention voodoo?- I am proud to say that I'm 99% su Apr 6, 2009 · I'm new to this forum and to blacksmithing. 3K 1 p. Some makes are much better known about than others, but chances are, your anvil is in there. It’s a Peter Wright. Unless you find a clear difference in the body and the top plate, those are very good anvils too (hardened faceplate). Any information about the brand would be helpful Jan 16, 2024 · The Peter Wright anvil is a renowned and highly sought-after tool among metalworkers and blacksmiths. Oct 22, 2010 · If anyone has the Anvils in America book & can let me know the year of manufacture for my Hay Budden anvil, serial 198337, I would really appreciate it. I suspect it got ground after purchase. The first "1" = the weight in "hundredweights". I just got my anvil this past weekend from New York. I can read attorney, 1847, 135,1-0-24. Instant price guides to discover the market value for ANVIL. 21 to mean that it is a 105 lb Mousehole anvil? I haven't been able to find any other markings (the sides were a bit rusty). Your anvil obviously has some use and chipping, but it is still fully functional for another few hundred years of pounding. slight cracks that might indicate a steel plat Dec 17, 2018 · Hi , New to world of the anvil , just pickup a 123lb Wilkinson queens Dudley to add to my tool inventory , I am looking for any info on the 6 stamped into the base below the horn , thought it might help age it. Thank you. The horn seems to be cut off Feb 11, 2025 · In this article, we will provide a detailed guide on how to identify the Trenton 126lb Mouse Hole Anvil, its history, key features, and how it stands out Jul 17, 2017 · Ok, So I picked up this anvil that was advertised as a Peter Wright. below is a link to the May 31, 2009 · Pictures always help, some of us recognize anvils by shape, and figuring out who made it will help with what and where the markings are. I wind up using the old beat up Jul 12, 2020 · Where are the markings on an anvil? That marks are on it is the hundred weight on the left side, it is 1 2 14. All transactions, trades, and sales of tools and supplies are conducted between private parties. Is it possible to determine the age of the anvil from the marks on the front? It has the numbers 15136 with another mark on the left of them that looks somewhat like a 1. Publication date 1914 Usage Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4. If needed, I will try to get a pic of the markings, but I doubt they will show well in a pic. Jul 28, 2022 · After the long and perilous journey of identifying one's anvil -we've all been there: research, researching, more research, blood, sweat, the occasional tear, tons of ellbowgrease, even consulting the local witch doctor and voodoo. Hard to read the number on it. Mar 20, 2011 · Any help with the markings on this anvil would be much appreciated. How is the rebound on the face? Does it ring or sound more like a thud? Maybe it's the pictures, but I'm not seeing any indication of a hard steel top either. May 22, 2025 · Discover essential features and tips for identifying the Trenton 126lb mouse hole anvil. You may safely assess authenticity and be sure you’re acquiring a high-quality piece of blacksmithing history by using this advice. In the picture of the side, is the top plate delaminating, or is the top plate seam just visible? Mar 24, 2023 · I plan on buying a copy of anvils in America in the near future however trying to get more information such as the year it was made as well as the value on an anvil my uncle gave me. e. Jun 21, 2013 · I've read that there were somewhere 200 anvil makers working in England during the industrial revolution all making very similar anvils so tracking an anvil down to an individual maker is very difficult without obvious markings. This got me to thinking about some of the comments in different identification thread Mar 3, 2011 · The only other marking is the number 8 cast into the base, near the foot on the horn end. Hay Budden serial #185633 - manufac Oct 22, 2012 · I have many Fishers with the same Llll markings. 5” thick table is 3. May 4, 2025 · The person I’m buying this from said it belonged to someone else who added the divot near the hardy hole. Learn about markings, history, and evaluation advice. . He's already tried the usual processes, rubbing, flour, etc ---any other ideas? Perhaps low angle lighting and good digital photography and then messing with contrast and maybe even digital photo Shop for-and learn about-Antique and Vintage Anvils. Including, what they are, where to buy one, and how to spot a fake! Dec 28, 2022 · Without other markings hard to tell who made it, as the English anvil makers traded workers around who took the overall patterns that they were working up with them. Anvils in America It it the incomplete, but as definitive as it gets, book showing anvils, styles, manufacturers, and rough dates. Jan 5, 2018 · One of 200+ short-lived manufacturers of English anvils. its a 1916 paragon Swedish anvil. I've heard there isn't a bad Swedish anvil, but I'd like to know what exactly it is. The most obvious is the presence of handling holes at the waste of the anvil and often a handling hole under the base of the anvil. The company seems to have been founded in 1899 by Walter Ring, the former Secretary-Treasurer of the Hay-Budden Manufacturing Company, the famous anvil maker from Brooklyn. the markings are as follows: YARRAED can anyone help, Thanks Dec 3, 2012 · Hi, I just picked up my first anvil. Mar 30, 2025 · Big anvils, the 300 pound + ones, do command a premium, and location is important as well. The next "1" is the weight in tenths of a hundredweight, or 11 lbs, and the last "1" = the todd pounds, or 1 lb. Jan 31, 2018 · How to determine your anvils weight via markings. The anvil is probably around 75 lbs or so (thats a guess). The only fight you will get from most of us is going off 1/2 cocked and doing something to ruin an anvil like that, she can go another century or two. Much like any industry, there is a shake-out phase, and just because you learned how to make a product while working for someone else, it does not mean you know how to market it, or have the capitol reserves to withstand a setback. A bit of detective work into the specific history of an individual anvil, such as previous owners or confirmed uses in significant projects, can add to its allure and financial value. Add your anvil to the list or lookup other anvils manufactured around the same time as yours to compare. Anvils in America is the best reference book for identifying anvils in the United States. Hay Budden made anvils from around 1892 till 1928. Some lasted a few months, some a few years, only a few lasted for decades. What does an anvil look like? It is The fact that ere are now over 200,000 "HAY-BUDDEN" ANVILS in use clearly proves their worth and demonstrates that the "HAY-BUDDEN" ANVILS are SUPERIOR IN QUALITh'. May 13, 2025 · Learn expert tips for Trenton 126lb Mouse Hole anvil identification, including key markings, serial numbers, and historical significance. Rebound is greatdropped a ball bearing from abo Jan 11, 2017 · If I am reading correctly, and the serial # is 38808, your anvil was made in 1898. Peter Wright Anvil Peter Wright manufactured a variety of tools, including anvils, for shaping metals. The . Jun 11, 2014 · Wondering if anyone has info on the base markings of Kohlswa anvils? I found a very nice small farrier 's anvil, it has a "B" stamped on the front of one foot and a "52" on the front of the other. Publication date 1909 Usage Public Domain Mark 1. Aug 27, 2012 · I don't have any books on anvils. It stands out for its impeccable forging quality, durable construction, and striking design. Ever since the premier of Forged in Fire, anvil prices in the US have skyrocketed such that you'd think they had gold cores used to be people thought $3/lb was the standard for one in excellent condition, now it's more like $5 - $10/lb. Mar 16, 2025 · Learn how to identify a genuine Trenton 126lb Mouse Hole anvil with expert tips on logo markings, weight identification, and historical significance. The USA mark is protruding out of the rear foot and the IAF is stamped in the front. The H65 indicates it was made during the Crossley era of production (1962 - 1979). Columbians are cast steel and usually will ring loudly, but a Fischer is nice and quiet and still an excellent anvil. Mar 25, 2016 · I looked at a fairly large Hay Budden today which was in nice shape except for the fact that the area where the weight is normally stamped is messed up with many many center punch type marks. Since before starting anvilfire over a decade ago the anvilfire guru has been taking and collecting anvil images. I am curious about what the absence of certain markings mean. Mr. I've done some research and believe that it was made sometime around the middle of the 19th century. Thanks to all in advance. So, the weight of your anvil then = 110 lbs + 11 By Ivan Raupp and John Czekaj The purpose of this arti-cle is to provide an over-view of the anvil including its components, uses, a bit of history, an identification guide, and references so that interested readers may have Jun 21, 1999 · are the markings raised from the surface of the body, or pressed into the body? this will tell you a few things on the Vulcan, as they went through a few manufacturing methods during the life of the company. The only markings /writing I could find was the number ''10'' near the base Any help would be much appreciated Thanks in advance Jun 30, 2016 · Ring is not necessarily a good indicator of an anvils condition (although a buzz in the ring can be a warning sign). Jan 19, 2023 · Hello everyone, I’ve been practicing blacksmithing for about five years as a hobby in my free time. And on the o Jul 25, 2025 · Looking to Trenton 126lb Mouse Hole Anvil Identification? Discover expert tips, markings guide, history, and real ways to identify this rare. After Fisher & Norris/Crossley Machine Company ceased production Apr 8, 2019 · Hi there, new member, I picked up this anvil for free and would like to know a bit about it. Hay Everything you need to know to identify what type of anvil you have found!Anvil rescue here: https://youtu. Sep 14, 2010 · In general anvils with the markings stamped in are not cast iron and anvils with the marking cast proud of the surface are cast iron. That poor anvil certainly did not lead a pampered existence! Alden Apr 5, 2024 · Over 500 images of over 300 blacksmiths anvils, sheetmetal stakes and miniature anvils from all over the world, American, British, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian, ancient and modern. Discover markings, history, and tips for evaluating. Mule How do I identify the maker of this? No discernable markings. Chapter 1: General Information About Anvils – pg 1 Parts of the Smith’s Anvil and Their Use The Weight of Anvils The Dating of Anvils Anvil May 31, 2014 · I recently came across a Hay-Budden blacksmithing anvil. I have no idea how to id this just from a letterstamp lol Its either an R or a D. Mouse Hole Forge used many marking patterns over the years, and what I see is consistent with one of them. His description of the markings are "Something-something-something" "Brooklyn NY". Jul 7, 2021 · Hello all, I picked up an old anvil the other day and i was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it. Many anvils made in the US were marked in this manner. That's the big reason refacing one is not recommended. Sep 8, 2022 · Hello Everyone, I am knew to the site and have lots of questions unfortunately starting with a Hay Budden I have. It weighs 136 lbs and appears to be in good condition. Many anvils display a three-digit number, but this refers to the weight rather than a style name or maker. Founded in Nov 19, 2006 · Hello All, I discovered three things of interest on my anvil this afternoon. On top of that, shear steel is shallow-hardening, which means that the more you remove the softer it is. Due to the time span and various sources the quality of these images varies greatly. The hardie hole is 3/4" and the pritchel hole is about 1/2". Many were taken himself, many submitted by others and used with permission. Jan 13, 2019 · The anvil weighs approximately 120 lbs, and the only 'marking; is an 'IS' on the right side (horn facing right). Learn how to recognize authenticity and ensure quality. I bought the anvil in Belgium, Antwerp, and it's very similar Feb 14, 2025 · The Trenton 126lb Mouse Hole Anvil Identification is a steel-and-wrought-iron anvil that dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Jul 24, 2012 · Glenn he already knows the CWT system---"The weight markings are 1 . 5 cm, trade catalog Feb 5, 2017 · I bought a Peter Wright Anvil. They have a good reputation. Aug 14, 2017 · Picked up this older anvil, but I need assistance with the identification please. Other markings include the relatively clear weight marks (2, 2, 17) and also very, very faint traces of the letters 'Solid Wrought' I believe, set around the central '2' marking. Can anyone ID this anvil? Thank You! It weighs 108 lbs, has double pritchel, clip horn, and rings like a bell. Crossley took over production of Fisher anvils using all of the material and labor from Fisher. However, most Fisher anvils were +/- a few lbs from their actual weight. I took a scour pad to the side to help the markings come out. It was at a good price, looked clean and undamaged. I'm trying to place the year and I can't fully make out the serial number fully but it seems to start with a 3 and be only 4 or 5 numbers long. On colonial anvils made before the 1800’s, these numbers were cut with a chisel. The markings on it probably aren't accurate anymore, since it could have been ground down or welded on before it became yours. Jan 24, 2009 · The square edges of the anvil are really destroyed. Anvils made in other places (including many Swedish anvils) are often marked in pounds. I have a picture that I will try to post. Number punches came into use during the late 1800’s, and these gradually replaced the chisel method of writing the numbers. That and the S are marks used by the moldmakers to indicate a batch #, or sequence #, or moldmaker. The only marking is the #10 under the horn. Feb 16, 2025 · It takes attention to detail, familiarity with markings, and knowledge of anvil history to recognize a real Trenton 126lb Mouse Hole anvil. (The knock-offs are not heat treated and the alloy depends on what was left in the ladle at the end of Feb 10, 2025 · Google this site and "anvil repair" - there have been quite a few discussions on the topic. Every anvil is thoroughly tested before it leaves our works; and the Oct 30, 2012 · What you want is to find someone who owns "Anvils In America" by Richard Postman. Mar 18, 2019 · This makes a very good anvil that your grandchildren can teach their grandchildren on how to forge. Are there web sites that can tell me what the makers marks are? Like an alloy artifacts for blacksmiths? yes, I have one in mind, looks like a A with an arrow out it's bottom Skip Oct 22, 2012 · Hi All, I purchased an anvil today, it's a Fisher, with the eagle crest "FISHER" insignia and various other information cast in. When was the mfg era? It rings good and rebounds good. This is where large tongs gripped the body while it was forged. He apparently had a difference of opinion with Mr. That being said, it is a nice anvil in nice shape. The first anvil maker in the United States was the Eagle Anvil Works of Trenton, New Jersey. If that weight is correct, or even close, an excellent price. In a circular fashion is stamped the words "Solid Wrought" with a "2" stamped in the center History of Trenton Anvils, Dating, and Serial Number lookup. The A's are most likely inspection marks. I have tried all the tricks I can think of to pull any maker's marks off the side, but I'm afraid it is too far gone. 1) the Columbia logo (triangle with the C) is on the right side of the anvil May 22, 2006 · I have had a phone conversation with the owner of a 150# anvil. Markings on the Anvil The significant markings on a Peter Wright anvil can guide towards its age. sszih wgo aeutzc hexh lbchs plmr wlck yhym dscf vwngu