Anybody know anything about old anvils?

[TheDevilYouLove]

I re-discovered this one in my shop. I'm sure my dad (RIP) got it at a farm sale or something. It has an "M" on one side an a triangle with a "C" on the other side. My quick google says it's a Columbian brand. Anybody know how old it is or have any interesting info about it? I think I might try and take a blacksmith class, lol

 

[tcreeley]

Try FB Anvils group- knowledgeable people on it. (Just click on security check- if member it takes you to FB, otherwise it will prompt you to join.)
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Came across this on a google search:
"John, the one with the C and M on it is a Columbia cast steel anvil, made by the comumbian hardware company of Cleveland Ohio. According to Richard Postman's Anvils in America, Combia was "in all likelihood the first cast steel anvil makers in the US and definately the most successful. They manufactured anvils up until 1922 or 1923. Then they imported them from Sodfors of Sweden until 1927, but those have the full Sodfors trademark, while the ones manufactured by Columbian "have no markings, with the exception of a trademark; an inverted recessed pyramid with a raised "C" in the center. Usually there is a raised letter on the other side or in some cases somewhere else. This letter is a foundry or pattern mark., and as far as I can tell has no relationship to the date of manufacture or weight. However, the 100-pound anvils generally have an "M" in relief on them."

Yep, I'd say thats a columbian. Good price too. If its reasonably smooth and flat, I'd take it. Good luck.
Ed"
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Good luck! - nice anvil and tools!

 

[teg]

There was other anvil threads so I'm sure one of them will chime in here soon.... {edit} Oops, should have waited a minute!!!

 

[shaeff]

Wish my father would let me take his, but he's quite attached to it. I use it all the time making metal art and other projects! The price on decent anvils is outrageous lately, especially since there's a guy in the area with a large bankroll who buys them all up and re-sells at a higher price. I can't even snag ONE for a decent price anymore!

You've got a pretty nice piece there, hang on to it!

 

[kenmac]

I re-discovered this one in my shop. I'm sure my dad (RIP) got it at a farm sale or something. It has an "M" on one side an a triangle with a "C" on the other side. My quick google says it's a Columbian brand. Anybody know how old it is or have any interesting info about it? I think I might try and take a blacksmith class, lol

I found this on your anvil Help identifying an anvil marked only with an M - Anvils and Swage Blocks - I Forge Iron

they seem to think it's Columbian. I started a thread a while back after I bought one made back in 1879 . It was made by mouse hole forge company

 

[Xfaxman]

I think I might try and take a blacksmith class,

I once bought a dog that had been trained by a Blacksmith.

When I got him home, he made a bolt for the door!

 

[Big Barn]

For those who are REALLY interested, this is considered the "bible" for anvils. I just got my copy a few days ago and it is VERY well documented.



And just for fun here's a current ebay listing with 4 days to go on bidding. Yes that IS the correct weight. NOT a misprint.



Terry

 

[2LaneCruzer]

For those who are REALLY interested, this is considered the "bible" for anvils. I just got my copy a few days ago and it is VERY well documented.

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And just for fun here's a current ebay listing with 4 days to go on bidding. Yes that IS the correct weight. NOT a misprint.

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Terry

It's the price that seems a bit weighty to me!

 

[BigDog1956]

I was a farrier for 30yrs out west and we all looked for anvil's like your's, please don't let it go-even if you don't use it, they are worth good money and will never go down in price, best part is it was your dad's......

 

[sseelhoff]

It's the price that seems a bit weighty to me!

I'm sure you could hammer out a better deal.