Seems a bit like waiting for buses, nothing interesting on ebay for a while and then two beauties come along almost next to each other. Not unused but very nearly theres next door to no markings on the face and the edges are immaculate. With this in mind I got yet another anvil, a double ender 240lb with no makers markings. I'll keep it for when i need tip top edges. I'd just feel too guilty wailing uncontrollably with a hammer at it. I wouldn't grind it flat, I would use it as another option that you have at your disposal. If you need to do some bull work, use your other work horse. When you need to do some nice work, it will help you. It looks like it is a candidate for treating like a fine watch. Neil Gustafson 12112 wrote: Good morning, those are words I never thought I'd write. I actually kind of wonder if it really should be in a museum. beside which my poor hammer control will pretty soon it up in short order. It really is a graceful thing of beauty and it's like will never be made again. Hell, this goes against everything I've said about anvils but I'm almost minded not to use it and save it for posterity. What's the recieved wisdom, should I grind it flat all over, grind out the marks but leave it crowned or just leave it as is The face is even crowned across the short dimension. Picked it up and found it was a 186lb Peter Wright that has hardly been used, indeed if at all. On a whim I decided to buy another anvil i'd seen on ebay desecribed as "large anvil" condition "never used" Smack the hell out of the, earn a living, if they get too worn or abused maybe get another. I've two Brooks (440lb excellent condition, 140lb so so) that I just regard as suitably shaped tough lumps of steel. Lower 48 states s/h/i is only $65.I've never been sentimental about anvils. Don't miss this chance to own it, you won't be disappointed or your money back less return shipping. The measurements are: overall length 23 1/2", face 4" x 13 1/2", horn 9 3/4", hardie hole 1", pritchel hole 5/8, height 9 1/2", base 9 1/8" X 9 1/2", actual weight 121 lb. This anvil would also make an excellent addition to any collection. It has a Spectacular rebound and real nice ring you would expect from a Solid Wrought Iron anvil. It is an excellent size for any beginning or experienced blacksmith. This anvil would certainly make any blacksmith's day. This is noted because Peter Wrights made after 1860, "the horn was a little longer and they were more uniform in shape with smooth blending curves under the horn and heel and down both sides." Because this anvil has a single face plate and Does NOT have the word "ENGLAND" stamped on it, the date of manufacture should be before the late 1890's. This Peter Wright was the next style made after 1860. Please write if you are interested in purchasing your own copy. Signed copies of this interesting and informative book are available. It has the Peter Wright Solid Wrought Trademark with no 'England' so was made between 18. Information credited to Richard Postman's book, Anvils In America. They claimed that "Wright's Anvils Outlast All Others", and that every anvil is most carefully tested before leaving the works. Peter Wright used the finest wrought iron they could find and were faced with the finest quality Sheffield Steel. They have accomplished this reputation by having been in business over 200 years and assuring customers that every anvil that left Constitution Hill Works (the plant name in England), is not only the outcome of the very latest in the way of scientific invention, but that each of those articles has left behind it the whole experience of a couple of centuries. T are two letter "H"s on the front foot which may be an inspectors mark.Peter Wright & Sons of Dudley, England has secured the reputation as the most well known quality anvil maker in the world. The weight marks read '1 - 2 - 13' which is English stone weight system for. The anvils trademark reads 'PETER, WRIGHT, PATENT, SOLID WROUGHT (in the shape of a circle)'. This anvil would be a excellent for anyone from the beginner to well seasoned blacksmith. The anvil is marked as follows: "PETER WRIGHT, PATENT, SOLID WROUGHT" (in the shape of a circle), and the weight marks,"1 0 12", (which is the English Stoneweight system for 124 lb.). Matchlessantiques is offering collectors this 181 lb. This anvil's face has just a slight dip and some use marks. This anvil features a nicely shaped horn. Fresh from the barn, Matchlessantiques offers collectors and smiths this "NICE" Peter Wright Blacksmith Anvil.
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