![]() ![]() If ENGLAND is added, then late 1880 to early 1900s. If it just says PETER WRIGHT PATENT, then likely 1860-late 1880s. "It is difficult to age a PW after 1860 when they went to the now classic London pattern. I don't remember where I found the following so I can't give credit where credit is due, but this is something I found when trying to look it up. There a very small amount of sway that's perceptible with a straight edge. Good rebound except for the heel which also has two divots that appear to be from a torch. I got my 194 lb PW by watching the Pittsburgh craigslist as I had a friend offer to bring anything I found down on a moving truck to Texas. I was hunting for lighter anvils to carry when I teach, paid US$150 two years ago *mint* face and horn, one foot had the end broken off-no impact on it's use! Funny that our wives ended up making the transfer at the university (actually my wife asked a passing student to move it for her.) The 112 I picked up off of Craigslist in Albuquerque. Didn't take long or long for me to figure it out.sneaksie apprentice my precious!) Sure hope he liked the vice because I love the anvil and took it with me to be the "larger" anvil in my down south small portable set up. The next time our friend was over at my shop he snuck it in and waited for me to notice. My second 165# one was traded for a wilton cadet vise and some boot with a gentleman on this board and took nearly a year for blacksmith's mail to deliver it to my shop: (My apprentice picked it up on his way to California and then finally took it to a large SCA event which a friend local to me was attending. My fiancee told me that he remarked to his friend "He's more of a man than he looks!") (What I remember about this one is the seller asking me how I was going to get it to my car-so I picked it up abnd carried it over. My first 165# was bought at a yard sale for US$100 about 30 years ago-my wife to be told me I should get it and we celebrate 30th anniversary this summer.Face had been re done by someone who knew their business. Broken or damaged items will not be accepted.I own 3 Peter Wrights, 2 around 165# and 1 around 112#. 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. Michigan Residents Only: 6% MI Sales Tax will be calculated on the Total Price (Final Value Price and Shipping charges). Don't miss this one, you won't be disappointed in any way. They claimed that "Wright's Anvils outlast all others." Every anvil was most carefully tested Measurements are: length 23 3/4", face 4" x 14 1/4", horn 9 1/2", height 9 3/4", base 8 5/8" x 9 5/", hardy 1", pritchel 9/16" and actual weight 115 lb. 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. The cart it is displayed on and the tools displayed in the background are NOT INCLUDED in this auction. Please take a close look at the pictures. You can never go wrong with a Peter Wright. The lack of the word ENGLAND in the trademark indicates that this anvil was made pre 1890. ![]() The weight marks read "1 - 0 - 5" which is English stone weight system for 117 lb. The anvil's trademark reads "PETER, WRIGHT, PATENT, SOLID WROUGHT (in the shape of a circle)". The edges are rounded from use and have a couple chips but nothing serious. The face on this anvil is hard and the rebound is excellent. It's the perfect size if you need an anvil that you move around much. This is a beautiful anvil with a long pointy upswept horn and a lucky pair of 7's on the front foot. Matchlessantiques is offering smiths and collectors this 117 lb. ![]()
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