anvil

[Mohillbilly]

Found this anvil for sale.  Don't know maker/brand.  Owner states it is an antiques, no cracks.  Appears to be in pretty good shape.  Does anyone have any idea what type/maker this is.  Owner sates is is about 20" long.  Don't know exact weight.  Owner states it is all he can do to move it.  

 

 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/Dogvet99/anvil.jpg

[Lin Rhea]

Have you seen this anvil up close and personal?

[Mohillbilly]

Lin,
I am going today after work to look.  Owner is asking 150.00 right now.  Anything I should look for in particular?
Thanks,
Bret

[Lin Rhea]

Yes,
     Look at the edge and face. Make sure that there is not too much damage. I would not buy if there are more than minor chips or irregularities over what you know one in good condition would be. If there is ample room on the edge and face for blade forging and some blacksmithing, it's probably ok. If most of the edges are chipped or missing, I would pass on it. I say that because I would pay twice that for a better one.

If I am seeing a small flat area along the edge of the base under the horn and the opposite end, it's a Peter Wright. It looks to be in the 100 lb range if it totals 20 inches. If that is the case, you would be paying around $1.50 per pound. That is not bad if it's in good shape.

For comparison, I paid $1.00 per pound for an anvil that appears to be in better condition than the one in the photo. The photo is a little unclear, which would make me want to see it first hand.  My anvil was covered in paint kind of like that one but turned out to be a good anvil.

[KHALVERSON]

looks like a peter wright to me also
if so there should be a logo and 3  numbers under the logo get those numbers and we can tell ya the weight
the first number x 100
second number x 28 third number is #s

[Mohillbilly]

Just a note.  I got the anvil last night.  The edges are actually in really good shape.  The anvil also has a nice ring to it.  It has some surface rust and lots of peeling paint.  I would guess it at 125#.  I will clean it up, look for any markings and post some pics of it cleaned up.  I ended trading an old in-line muzzleloader for it. Thanks for all the info.
Bret

[gudspelr]

Can't wait to see it all cleaned up.  Should be a great anvil for you, congrats.

Jeremy

[Mohillbilly]

Cleaned on the anvil some.  There is some pitting on sides but can read:

Peter
Wright
Patent.      (Some letters hard to read on this line)
England


I don't see any numbers, they may be worn down.  The anvil has a great ring and even using a wire brush and scotch brite pad It rings amazingly.

Any thoughts on this anvil?

[Lin Rhea]

I'd like to see some pictures.    

It's all about the condition. The numbers would probably be low on the waist below the logo.

[kuch]

Good find and good price

[Mohillbilly]

few pics with a little clean.
 
 
 
 
 

[Mohillbilly]

Lin,
What's the best way to clean the rust and paint off the anvil?
Thanks,
Bret

[Lin Rhea]

I would try a wire wheel on a side grinder.

[kuch]

I use the wire wheel also, works fine. I have also used the sanding discs on the horn  and carefully on the face and edge,only to smooth ,  not get dished out places.