Anvil Case Serial Number Lookup
Jen Ronnfeldt
The number below the logo is the weight. Look on the edge of the base under the horn for a serial number. If you want the whole list of s/n and dates I suggest purchasing a copy of Anvils in America, excellent reading and supports Mr Postmans research efforts.
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This is the only anvil I've ever owned, and I'll probably sell/trade in the future. I have no idea what it's worth, but I don't want someone to take advantage of my lack of knowledge. I did know enough to know that antique anvils are sought after.
The reason "non-modern" anvils are sought after is they are often well made compared to many "Anvil Shaped Objects" for sale in recent times. They are also much cheaper than the "good" modern anvils usually at least 1/2 the price of the same size "good" modern one. Location pays a part too; anvils where I live now are 50-100% higher priced than where I used to live.
Removal of loose rust and oiling/waxing/linseed oiling. Is generally considered OK PAINTING is NOT---As painting is sometimes used to hide flaws I discount the price of a painted anvil to reflect the risk. Grinding or milling the face is a bad thing to do I generally will not buy an anvil that has had this done to it as it has the capability of destroying it's usability or at least cutting the use life WAY WAY down.
I'm more interested in using anvils and so the brand and condition is important to me and not the age! I'd rather have one in great condition that is "recent" than one in poorer condition that was decades earlier.
If you are interested in selling you anvil give us your location and we can give you a better idea of its value. A decent anvil of the size you have will go for 2 to 3 dollars a pound in an anvil poor state like New Mexico.
"Anvil Rich" depends a lot on what the population and industry was like back at that time compared to the population of anvil wanters in our time. So places like Ohio which was thickly settled and had a thriving industrial base have an abundance of anvils (*3* anvil manufacturers!) while NM was fairly light on population back in the day and so light on "native" anvils now.
The Bay area seems to have a number of anvils available from time to time but they seem to go for pretty high prices. $3/ lb seems to be about the norm.There is a fellow in Santa Rosa that "sells" his anvils for quite a bit more but I don't think he sells many.
Well, my farrier made me a good trade on the anvil. He's going to get me a smaller farrier anvil and trade out some shoeings. I think if it as a horseshoeing "subscription". :) It's a win for both of us.
I ended up here while looking for information about a Hay Budden anvil that I have. It is 150# (stamp says 146) in pretty good condition, Serial number 10759.I live in New Hampshire and would like to know ballpark value for sale. Thank you!
I've got a used car; what's it worth? Sort of need to know the condition as it could range from scrap rate to prime collecting value. Need to know the country---over 150 countries participate here and anvils range in price in all of them. A good picture of the side and face along with where it's at. (Prices where I live now are up to twice as much as where I used to live and BOTH places are in the USA!)
I am trying to dig up some information on this anvil. To be honest i am not hoping for much because there are no stamps or markes besides what looks like a touch mark on the far left, a weight (150) and a serial number. From the appearance I would say it looks like a forged anvil. The owner hit it lightly with an angle grinder. All the marks on the face make me kind of assume the face is a little soft but that is only a guess.
The Serial number looks like A86517, someone with a copy of AIA can probably verify that. I think Hay Budden also used an A prefix but don't think they were that high. Arm & Hammer also had a caplet indentation but the underside of the heal should show power hammer marks. Probably a Trenton though. Have you tried a ring & rebound test?
The guy was asking 1100 bucks but after I asked him where he came up with that number he said he knew nothing about anvils and just looked at some classified prices. I told him that anvil prices can vary $1-6 per lb based on brand, condition and performance and can go for more if they are extremely sought after anvils. He then said he was open to offers. I told him i wouldnt make an offer until i had some more info. I figgured I would let him know a low end and high end offer before I drive up to look at it and let him know i would give him a final offer when i check it out (ring and rebound)
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