| Author | Message | ||
| richard brombeg (Dickb)
New member Username: Dickb Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2009 |
Can anyone identify this anvil Face is eight inches long by three inches wide by seven inches high. Weight is forty two pounds. Horn is four and a half inches. Steel plate is one quarter of an inch thick. There is a definite line in the middle of the waist where the top and bottom were welded together (?). It has a half inch hardie and a half inch prichet. The base directly below the hardie is relieved. See picture There is a half inch square hole about one inch deep just below the middle of the waist at the horn end and at the heel end. The tip of the horn is slightly mushroomed The number 4 or 14 appears to be stamped on the side of the anvil, or it may be just ordinary wear and tear. Pictures are listed at http://s916.photobucket.com/albums/ad4/dickb_2009/ | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 378 Registered: 3-2006 |
No one knows who manufactured these anvils. Possibly the American Skein & Foundry Co. of Racine, WI. Badger brand. The number 4 under the front foot indicates weight. Body is cast iron. Line is mold marks, not a welding seam. Holes under horn and heel are called porter bar holes and were used to position anvil for final shaping. | ||
| William "Bear" Britton (Blacksmithbear)
New member Username: Blacksmithbear Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2010 |
I know this is an old thread, but, that looks like a small Peter Wright to me. The feet have steps. The cutting ledge is chisel scored like wrought iron would be.The shape is right. the number 14 could be part of 0 1 14, which would be 42 Lbs. The pic of the front foot is what makes me think it's a PW, I just got done cleaning my 278 Lb PW, and the 177 Lb PW at work, so I'm real familiar with the shapes right now. A wire brush (cup style) to remove rust, and application of oil gives a beautiful black finish to the wrought iron base! | ||
| Jim Beard (Blacksmithjim)
New member Username: Blacksmithjim Post Number: 2 Registered: 2-2011 |
It looks like the Peter Wright I have sitting in my shop... | ||
| Mark Elliott (Stephen_hammer)
New member Username: Stephen_hammer Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2011 |
Have an anvil need to identify; Front under horn on waste has in large numerals embossed outward "100". Since anvil weights about 220# (100kg)think it is in kilograms. Wide face of mild steel plate. Only one hole large hardy hole 1 3/8" (35 mm) center rear. No ring. No Fisher or Vulcan markings. What is it? | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 490 Registered: 3-2006 |
Likely an anvil out of India, imported by Grizzly Tools. | ||
| David Lee Robson (Geet_dave)
New member Username: Geet_dave Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2012 |
Hi..I have an anvil which was my dads.he got it from an shipbuilders called smiths docks, in north shields, Newcastle, where he worked in the 80's..anyway i would be grateful if anyone could give me some help in identifying the maker, the date and how much it is worth..it also has the original stand..i have some pics...there is a stamp on the side which is a date..(i think) any help would be appreciated.. thanks.    | ||
| David Lee Robson (Geet_dave)
New member Username: Geet_dave Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2012 |
sorry about the size of the pic..how do i make them smaller.. i uploaded 3 , but i can only see 1? | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 537 Registered: 3-2006 |
That is not a date but the weight in the British stone system. First number represents multiples of 112, second multiples of 28 and third remaining pounds. 0 3 24 would thus be 102 pounds (plus or minus actual scale weight today). Logo would likely be on other side. | ||
| David Lee Robson (Geet_dave)
New member Username: Geet_dave Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2012 |
Thanks for the help..so ,what is the weight of mine ?.. 3 3 24.. thanks.. i have also looked on the other side of anvil and there is no other marks, but i will look again closer...thanks again for your help .  | ||
| David Lee Robson (Geet_dave)
New member Username: Geet_dave Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2012 |
I've worked it out, so my anvil is 200 kg..do you have any idea of the value?.. i have looked on the other side and there are no other stamps on it... will having the original stand make it more valuable? once more..many thanks for your help. | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 538 Registered: 3-2006 |
It would be 100 kgs. I've given up trying to appraise anvils. Too many variables. | ||
| jurgen wunderlich (Jurgenwunderlichgmailcom)
New member Username: Jurgenwunderlichgmailcom Post Number: 1 Registered: 8-2012 |
Hi,is there anyone who could help me identify my anvil.69kg,600mm long 270mm high.nice sound when struck.thanks to all of you       | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 551 Registered: 3-2006 |
Last four digits of second line seem to be DLEY, which might be part of DUDLEY. | ||
| Ken Scharabok (Ken_scharabok)
New member Username: Ken_scharabok Post Number: 552 Registered: 3-2006 |
It appears you have a Wilkinson anvil from the Queens section of Dudley, England. Date? Mid-to-late 1800s. | ||
| Ginger Smietana (Gsmietana)
New member Username: Gsmietana Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2013 |
Newly acquired anvil says Peter Wright Patent SOLID WROUGHT with the num ers 1 1 8 which I belidve means 148 pounds. Any idea of age or value? |
