FA : 208 # Vintage Blacksmith Anvil - Made In Sweden

[Geoff]

208 lb. anvil, marked Made In Sweden, with a 5 point star above it,
that is slightly visible.There appears to be no other markings that I
am aware of. The overall length is 29" x 12 1/2" high. The horn is 8
1/2". The top plate measures 18" x 4 3/4". The hardy hole is 1 1/4"
square. The entire working surface, horn and plate, have no chips,
gouges, repairs or breaks. The ring sounds like a church bell and the
rebound is fantastic. I have had a few anvils that I've sold and this
is the best one overall. I was just informed that this is a North Star
anvil. According to Richard Postman's Anvils in America it likely
dates to around 1930. Swedish anvils are considered to be of very high
quality.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6103749628

[Rick Barter]

Geoff wrote:

> 208 lb. anvil, marked Made In Sweden, with a 5 point star above it,

Can I ask why would people want to pay so much money for an old anvil
when a new one could be had for the same cost or even cheaper? As an
example, I offer the 175# anvil at euroanvils.net. It is shown on the
first page.

I'm just trying to understand. I like the pattern of the Swedish
anvil listed and I think it's in great shape. I was also excited
enough to thing about bidding on it. But, when I looked at the price
it was at already, I found myself asking the same question I posed above?

Can someone tell me if there is more than nostalgia to the high price
of old anvils?

rvb