THEN, if we wish to avoid being Eurocentric in our views, the classic Japanese anvil was a rectangular block set into the ground the smith also sitting on the ground. Europeans are also keen on double horned anvils (one conical, one pyramidal). Currently European anvils are big on an added block on one side of the anvil extending to the base called an upsetting block. Formerly, Hay-Budden produced a Farriers anvil that was their standard anvil with one corner of the table removed and two pritchel holes (one extra). Today's American made Farriers Anvil has a very narrow waist (approx equal to the face width) and exaggerated horn and heal. V-grooves ground in the face are also offered. Specialty anvils such as the Farriers anvil sometimes have a bulge to one side of the horn for forging caulks. It includes "Acme" (probably Hay-Buden) steel faced wrought iron anvils, "Steel Face Cast Anvils" and "Chilled Face Cast Iron Anvils." Weights range from 220 pounds to 20 pounds. In 1985 the same catalog was reprinted a second time in cooperation with A.B.A.N.A. In 1984 the Mid-West Tool Collectors reprinted the 1915 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Tools Machinery Blacksmith's Supplies catalogue. Reprints of catalogs such as old Sears and Roebucks are also a good source of anvil data. This catalog also included a variety Blacksmith's hand tools and forges. "The face is made from one piece of high grade tool steel, accurately ground and tempered. Industrial Supply Corp., Richmond, VA, 1955 catalog, page 172 lists Fisher "Eagle" Anvils from 50 to 700 pounds, Old industrial catalogs will often include photos and specs of the anvils they carried. The most beautifully illustrated book about Blacksmithing that I've ever seen. Then try Eric Sloane's A Museum of Early American Tools, pp.90-93 Early, Colonial, Stake, Nailers.Īnd for a classic of custom design see Otto Schmirler's Start with Bealer's classic The Art of Blacksmithing, p.65 Medieval Anvils, p.66 The London Anvil and nomenclature, p.68 A Liêges anvil. Today there are still a number of manufactures making anvils but in small quantities and there are still organizations and individuals that make anvils to suit themselves.Īny book on blacksmithing will give the shape and basic nomenclature. Other than this brief period anvils were made in a great variety. Most anvils were made in the London pattern or it's modification the American pattern (narrower waist, mass moved into horn and heal). Lower 48 states s/h/i is only $60.First, one should recognize there is no "standard" anvil.ĭuring the early part of the twentieth century, shortly before the automobile and other technical advances put the American Blacksmith out of business, anvils were made in great quantity and under great competition. Don't miss this fantastic anvil, you won't be disappointed, or your money back less the shipping costs. The measurement of this anvil are: overall length 21 1/2", face 3 1/8" X 12 3/4", horn 8 3/4", hardie hole. This anvil would make a great addition in your shop. This anvil has a nice long ring and an excellent rebound. The company advertised their anvils to have a superior shape, perfectly ground faces, straight holes, long pointed horns, long hard faces and tails, tempered edges to prevent chipping and a good clear ring. They were faced with a Swedish Tool Steel plate when available. Trenton anvils were made of solid wrought iron with a cast steel base.
Acme anvil serial number#
According to the serial number this anvil was made in 1900. The anvil has the weight mark, "80" and serial number, "181119", on the front foot. The anvil is also marked "SOLID WROUGHT" in the shape of a circle (just like a Peter Wright) and is marked "USA". The anvil's trademark reads "ACME", inside a diamond. in 1898 and continued forging anvils until 1953. According to Richard Postman's book, "Anvils In America", Trenton anvils were made by The Columbus Forge & Iron Company of Columbus, Ohio. Please take a close look at the pictures. This anvil would make a beautiful display piece for any blacksmith's or collector's house or shop. Both Trenton and Hay Budden made anvils for Sears.
As you can see in the last picture, "ACME" anvils are Wile E. The brand or trademark name "ACME" was a Sears & Robuck Trademark. Matchlessantiques is offering collectors and smiths this Beautiful 85 lb.
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