May 24, 2016 · Looks like columbian anvils are cast steel and do have a raised letter M on one side. the other should have a depressed triangle with a riased C in the middle. He said there …

Jun 20, 2024 · Look for stamped weights, lugs, and round horns to spot old, handmade anvils easily. New anvils are always light and hollow. So, pick a 300 – 400 pounds anvil with hard …

Mar 5, 2019 · The foot shape makes it look like a late-period M&H Armitage Mousehole, but it could be any of the 100 or so anvil makers from the greater Dudley-Wolverhampton axis west …

Feb 4, 2020 · It's a standard London Pattern Peter Wright anvil. The weight is stamped across the waist in the CWT system where the leftmost number is times 112 pounds, the middle number …

Jul 10, 2013 · A friend found a very rugged old anvil in an old barn and asked me to try and ID it. I told her I would need to post and see if anyone might have a clue. Not much to work with here …

Mar 3, 2011 · Hey Guys, I'm new to this forum (and smithing in general). I have searched high and low trying to find makers marks for anvils, with no results other than to buy a book on …

May 16, 2023 · Antique anvils have captured the fascination of collectors and enthusiasts alike, given their historical significance and the value they hold. As a key tool in blacksmithing …

Jun 9, 2003 · The Buck anvil logo (stamped into the steel at the tang) has been used two different ways, which causes a little confusion among collectors. It was used on all products across the …

The two things I can can determine are first, the letters are stamped into the anvil, not cast in, and if you look at the big honkin' photo, you can see a definite "P" and "E", with what might be a …

Jan 13, 2019 · I recently came into possession of an old anvil - bought it off of a neighbor that was using it as a lawn ornament. I know virtually nothing about anvils, but my research has led me …