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) Tell us how we are doing.The weight system of an anvil is only a google away: We are now on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter! Friend us on Facebook ~ /bbarn.matchlessantiques Subscribe to us on YouTube ~ /matchlessantiques Follow us on Twitter ~ Receive the latest auction and video links. Broken or damaged items will not be accepted. 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. Trade-in Policy: We offer all our buyers the option to trade in a previously purchased item for credit towards a new auction purchase. Original shipping cost will not be refunded. We will refund your full purchase price after we receive the returned item. bag! 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. Don't forget to buy a good supply of POCAHONTAS Blacksmith Coal! Only $17.50 per 50-lb. Anvil height on stand 20 1/2", total weight including anvil 160 lb. The stand measurements are: top 9 1/8" x 9 3/4", bottom 14 1/4" x 14 1/2", height 14", ID (where the anvil sits) 7 1/4" x 8", weight 105 lbs. The anvil measurements are: Overall length 15 7/8", face 3 1/4" x 9 1/4", horn 6 5/8", height 7 5/8", base 6 1/2" x 7 1/2", hardy hole 3/4", pritchel hole 1/2", actual weight is 55 lbs. They claimed that "Wright's Anvils outlast all others." Every anvil was most carefully tested before leaving the works. Peter Wright used the finest wrought iron they could find, and their anvils were faced with the best quality Sheffield Steel. The company assured their customers that every anvil that left Constitution Hill Works, the company's plant in England, was not only the product of the very latest innovations in metallurgical science, but that each anvil is backed by two centuries of experience in skilled craftsmanship. Peter Wright & Sons of Dudley, England earned the reputation of being the most well-known, quality anvil maker in the world by producing excellent anvils and tools for over 200 years. Please take a close look at the pictures. The weight marks read "0 - 2 - 0" which is English stone weight system for 56 lbs. The anvil reads "BUCK & HICKMAN, LONDON, JWJ". Here's a smaller quality anvil and stand that look great together. BUCK & HICKMAN (Peter Wright) Blacksmith Anvil. Matchlessantiques is offeringcollectors and smiths this RARE 56 lb.
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