9/2/2023 0 Comments Peter wright anvil worth![]() I still use one made in 1828 from time to time and I use one made about 10 years ago as well. A bathroom scale will weigh it.Īnvils are not considered "old" till they get to be over 200 years old. The CWT weight system given X Y Z: X * 112 + Y * 28 + Z and Y can only be 0-4 and Z can only be 0-27 so 1 0 25 = 137 pounds and will probably be a pound or two lighter. Retail for new anvils that are well made are way beyond $3 a pound, retail price for cast iron ASO's has no place in the discussion. Hey, I have a used car, it's a Ford what's a good price? Really hard to answer that without a lot of info or a few pictures right? The other thing is the step shows wear it looks to be saddled or dented in is what I would say either way please give me a hand in getting an approximate age and be able to give this guy an honest price. Or help me make a fair offer for it either. Also the only other information I can give is it has two sets of I think they are called handle holes which are under the horn on the body and under the table on the body.these holes are also seen between the feet in the same location as the holes on the body. So if there is anyone that can help please do so. I have already done some searching on the stickys but I think my question is a little to specific for the search. If the date are on these anvils and I didn't see it were is usually location? The only other numbers on it are under the horn on the visible side of the bottom of the feet are a number 7 one on each foot. The date is not visible that I could find it could be used derived a thin layer of paint. The number is 1-0-25 if I am incorrect about the weight being 140lb please let me know what is the proper weight. The numbers thar are visible are the weight which is I believe 140lbs. The horn is perfect,The table is also as flat as when it rolled out of the plant. I am not sure what size the hearty is and it has a pectoral hole. The anvil has minor chipping on the table which is to be expected. Lower 48 states s/h/i is only $65.Does anyone know how to find out how old and be able to put a purchase price on a PW anvil. Don't miss this chance to own it, you won't be disappointed or your money back less return shipping. The measurements are: overall length 23 1/2", face 4" x 13 1/2", horn 9 3/4", hardie hole 1", pritchel hole 5/8, height 9 1/2", base 9 1/8" X 9 1/2", actual weight 121 lb. This anvil would also make an excellent addition to any collection. It has a Spectacular rebound and real nice ring you would expect from a Solid Wrought Iron anvil. It is an excellent size for any beginning or experienced blacksmith. This anvil would certainly make any blacksmith's day. This is noted because Peter Wrights made after 1860, "the horn was a little longer and they were more uniform in shape with smooth blending curves under the horn and heel and down both sides." Because this anvil has a single face plate and Does NOT have the word "ENGLAND" stamped on it, the date of manufacture should be before the late 1890's. ![]() This Peter Wright was the next style made after 1860. Please write if you are interested in purchasing your own copy. Signed copies of this interesting and informative book are available. Information credited to Richard Postman's book, Anvils In America. They claimed that "Wright's Anvils Outlast All Others", and that every anvil is most carefully tested before leaving the works. Peter Wright used the finest wrought iron they could find and were faced with the finest quality Sheffield Steel. They have accomplished this reputation by having been in business over 200 years and assuring customers that every anvil that left Constitution Hill Works (the plant name in England), is not only the outcome of the very latest in the way of scientific invention, but that each of those articles has left behind it the whole experience of a couple of centuries. T are two letter "H"s on the front foot which may be an inspectors mark.Peter Wright & Sons of Dudley, England has secured the reputation as the most well known quality anvil maker in the world. The anvil is marked as follows: "PETER WRIGHT, PATENT, SOLID WROUGHT" (in the shape of a circle), and the weight marks,"1 0 12", (which is the English Stoneweight system for 124 lb.). This anvil's face has just a slight dip and some use marks. This anvil features a nicely shaped horn. Fresh from the barn, Matchlessantiques offers collectors and smiths this "NICE" Peter Wright Blacksmith Anvil. ![]()
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