trc123 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hello, I just recently came across an 1892 Fisher anvil. I am not sure of the weight. The dimensions are as follows. The base is 11.5" x 12.5". The height from the base to the face is 12.5". It is 29" long from the tip of the horn to the back edge. The face is 5.25" wide. I cannot decipher many of the words written on it. From what I understand there is a stamped eagle on the side, but it is too difficult for me to make out. It has the year 1892 on the back of the base, and above that a 1 and a 6, not sure if any numbers were in between. If anybody could help me determine the weight, and possible value of the anvil I would greatly appreciate it. I took some pictures as well. I wasn't sure about trying to clean it so I just wiped it with a damp cloth to get some of the surface dust off of it. I had somebody offer to make a deal with me on it, but I just am not at all knowledgeable in this area. Any information would greatly help. Thanks. Ps. I have pictures, and could not upload them this minute. I will upload them within the next few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc123 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 As promised here are the pictures of my anvil. Hopefully somebody has the information on it, and I can answer any questions you may have and take more pictures if needed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Your dimensions indicate about a 225 or 250 lb anvil. I could not tell the top plate condition from your photos, Condition of the top and edges is of paramount importance. You did not put a good top shot in. Location is very important as to selling value because shipping is expensive. And value is what someone is willing to pay and what you are willing to accept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc123 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks alot. I read a few other discussions regarding Fisher anvils and researched them as best I could. I only found a few that were in the 150lb range. From picking it up it felt a bit heavier than that so I appreciate the information. I have attached pictures of the top and edges, there seems to be a spot where the horn and the plate meet that is a little worn. Other then that, it seems to be in fair condition from what I can tell. I am located in a suburb of Philadelphia in New Jersey, I am not sure what the local market for such an anvil would be but any more information I greatly appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 It looks like you are missing a big piece of the face plate. It is a MAJOR defect. Fisher anvils are not easy to repair. Search IFI for more info on this topic. Your anvil does not have much value except to someone looking for a repair project. Remember, this is only an opinion. Others can chime in to agree or disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 o man thats a shame, would love to have one that big.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Could you put a strait edge on the face and shoot an elevation pic of the side without the emblem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Looks like someone did a repair on it sometime in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revtor Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 looks like there might be a crack in the face, but is there really a big chunk missing?? Hard to tell from the top down photos.. A shame, my top plate is perfect, but my horn is all messed up, so our anvils are opposite brothers. ~Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trc123 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 I'm at work right now, but I will measure the defect and take shots with a straight edge when I get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Even a crack is a serious issue with a Fisher as if the steel was cracked how well did the cast iron under it fair---or will fair in the future during use. As the face of the anvil is like the engine of a car having a crack is like having a cracked cylinder in the car's engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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