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). Broken or damaged items will not be accepted.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. Normal wear on the item to be traded in is not a problem. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs related to the trade in and new purchase. We must receive the item to be traded in before we can issue an account credit, and ship the new item won. The remaining balance after credit has been applied can be paid for via PayPal, or the buyer can email us to make other arrangements. The price of the new item should be higher than the price of the item being traded in. Buyer pays for the return shipping fees.Trade-in Policy: We offer all our buyers the option to trade in a previously purchased item for credit towards a new sale purchase. Original shipping cost will not be refunded. We will refund your full purchase price after we receive the returned item. Money-back Guarantee: You have 14 days from the date you receive your item to contact us and ship back the item you have purchased. Michigan Residents Only: 6% MI Sales Tax will be calculated on the Total Price (Final Value Price and Shipping charges).ĭon't forget to buy a good supply of POCAHONTAS Blacksmith Coal!Only $17.50 per 50-lb. It is still considered the Rolls Royce of blacksmith anvils and is one of the most sought after anvils today. Hay Budden claims they used the best material available and were produced by the finest American craftsmen. Postman's book also states that Hay Buddens were considered the best American made anvil. This anvil was made from the best American Wrought Iron and faced with the best Crucible Cast Steel plate. It has a shorter waist and doesn't look as top heavy as later styles. The cart the anvil is displayed on and the tools displayed in the background are NOT INCLUDED in this sale.Īccording to Richard Postman's book "Anvils in America" this Solid Wrought Iron anvil was the first style anvil they made and is considered the most attractive style produced. Please take a close look at the pictures. The serial number reads "52984" which indicates that this anvil was made in 1900. Under the trademark is the weight mark “150”. The trademark reads “HAY BUDDEN, MANUFACTURING CO, BROOKLYN, NY”. The face has some use marks and some chipping on the edges. The horn has a clip horn for turning horse shoes. Hay Budden Horn Farrier's Blacksmith Anvil. Matchlessantiques is offering collectors and smiths this Beautiful 150 lb.
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