Ocelot Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Hi, I just picked up my first anvil. It weighs 136 lbs and appears to be in good condition. No visible markings. Can anyone ID this anvil? Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 What does it look like on the bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Put a wire brush on a 4" hand held grinder and clean the surface off and you be able to see more of the original surface that may contain markings. DO NOT use an abrasive disk on any surface of the anvil, only a wire brush, you want to clean it not destroy it. Looks like a very fine anvil. Congratulations on acquiring this fine tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocelot Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thank you. I found a gem for sure. Paid 10 bucks for it at a local metal place looking to get rid of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocelot Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 What does it look like on the bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Miller Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Its most likely a Hay Budden . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otisdog Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 A $ 10 dollar anvil! Wow! Looks nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Is their a faint trace of a raised lip along the outside of the bottom? If so it's the remnant of the Hay Budden Hourglass depression; but often worn down to flat in older ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hey bud! You got a deal. Most often, a Hay Budden will have a single number stamped in the waist, under the horn, next to the handling hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 After cleaning with a wire brush you may find the feet under the horn stamped with a serial number that can identify the age of the anvil. My first thought was Trenton because the line where the tool steel face is welded is visible, however that is not a solid indication. Trenton and Hay Budden are two very good brands! Both companies did number the anvils in a similar area, the weight on one foot the serial number on the other, and the markings were opposite location between the two brands. There also may be a brand marking on the side. Wire brush, some oil or wax and it will shine...or just use it the way it is and it will clean up quite a bit from use. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Super score! Congratulations on saving a poor homeless anvil from becoming part of an economy car. Use her in good health. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocelot Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 I found a serial number when I cleaned it up with a wire wheel along with a single K. Turned out beautiful after about an hour of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrought Iron Farm Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Looks a lot like me a&h’sfirst one is 100lbs the second is 197. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 What does the base look like and are there hammer marks from a steam hammer on the underside of the heel? Also any markings on the front of the feet below the horn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmaniac1970 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I just bought an anvil with no name stamp but it has 200 stamped on left side of base under horn and 10179 on right side of base. Its forged also any info helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Welcome aboard... Have you read this yet? READ THIS FIRST It will help you in getting the best out of the forum with tips like editing your profile to show your location, how to do a better search, plus many more. As far as trying your anvil without pictures or knowing where it's located, any answer would just be a wild guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 What does the bottom look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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