An old anvil can often have a worn face with a "saddle" or "swayback" to it. I'd take a real close look at the face of the anvil for differences in color of the metal (sign of hardfacing electrode), and for visual indications like cracks. If someone welded to the feet of the anvil, they may well have repaired a worn or chipped face with welding as well. for this anvil, since it has been welded on, I'd be hesitant to buy it without a real good inspection. Current prices seem significantly higher. For many years, a buck a pound was the average price for a good used anvil. I suppose the welds could be ground off to restore the anvil to it's original form and method of mounting. Some character in a fab shop or truck garage likely did that modification. The seller (or someone along the line) decidely reduced the value of the anvil by welding the baseplate to it.
#AGING A PETER WRIGHT ANVIL FULL#
The seller is full of BS as to the age of the anvil- late 19th century to the 1920's would be about right. Peter Wright anvils supposedly had a forged wrought iron body with a "chilled steel face" forge welded to it. They value/appreciate the stuff too much. The seller claims to be a blacksmith, this is always been a big warning sign! I would notĮven think of buying tools from a blacksmith. You mixed me up, you already have a 1-2-2 and asking about another larger maybe?įor an honest 200lb no-exaggeration anvil, I might offer $250 - A start one with typical dings and sway.Īnything can be fixed, and after fixing the value is higher. Guy to say what a pristine surface is worth vs.
Justify a premium for a fine working tool. The surface and edge is important for a working anvil and good condition may
If you need a tool vs just collecting for fun makesĪ big difference what you will pay and how long you shop around. Looks like a $200 value as-is? I am neither a pricing The price seems high, but you are always free to negotiate. You do the math, 142 pounds? (check that please, its your question) The weight system of an anvil is only a google away:
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