![]() The serial A1048, numbers of this anvil dates it to the first year of production.Modeled after the German Trenton of earlier times, this anvil was the first of many anvils made with the new 3 piece construction. The Columbus Forge and Iron Company began making anvils in 1898. Earliest American Made Trenton Anvil, 120 lbs. Founded in 1843 by its inventor Mark Fisher, Eagle made its anvils out of cast iron, which was topped by a thick layer of gun metal that was so hard, it was advertised as being impervious to hammer blows and guaranteed not to ring when struck. The first anvil maker in the United States was the Eagle Anvil Works of Trenton, New Jersey. Hay Budden Anvil, It weighs 200# it is a swelled horn with Tip intack. Remember all three made anvils for others with. It’s marked 222lbs (hard to see, but it’s there) and has untouched factory edges. Anvil's in America by Richard Postman has a list of serial numbers by year for Trenton, Hay-Budden and Arm & Hammer. Price: 1,750.00 Hay-Budden blacksmith anvil. This German made Trenton has a German style base with a Peter Wright type ledge on the feet more distinct than on a Peter Wright. The Master's Trenton Anvil This was the shop Master's anvil. No other issues, and marked and numbered on the front legs '125' with a serial number next to it. Small top corner piece appears to be evenly chipped off (as shown). This is an ANTIQUE ANVIL 'TRENTON' 121 LB Cast Iron Blacksmiths Tool.
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