Scored an Anvil! Want Info on This One...

[Scott Lee]

It's about 114#, 23.5" long, and says "Budden" on it. I'm totally new to this and want to pursue it as a hobby.

Any idea of the age and type of anvil? What was this one typically used for?


Much appreciated.

Scott

[Scott Lee]

I think this one is a keeper...it looks not to be used very much. But I'm not an expert.

[Ryan Wilson]

yep its a Hay Budden.

I suspect it may have been a farriers anvil originally but it looks like it may have been altered over the years. (but I could be wrong)

aside from that cut across the face it looks great! It is a lot cleaner than most Ive seen lately.

where did you dig this bad boy up?

are there any numbers stamped or cast into it? someone could probably look it up in the anvil book for you.

congrats on your find!

[Scott Lee]

I got it this morning from an old farmer in IL just south of the WI border. I will look for some serial numbers.

Question: did some of these anvils come with the cutout grooves across the face? I have seen other old anvils with cuts like this - even multiple cuts.

Thanks,

Scott

[Scott Lee]

Here some more pics - I could only find two numbers right under the logo "8" then two blank spaces then another "8". Not much to go on - it looks really old that's for sure.

[Scott Lee]

Forgot the dimensions: 26" long, 3.75" X 15" top face, 10.75" long horn, 9.125" height.

[Scott Lee]

Here are some numbers: On the front of base just under the horn: It looks like 77 or 717.

[Scott Lee]

There are other "runes" on the base that I cannot discern:

[Lynn Gledhill]

Many farriers will cut a groove across the face of the anvil so they can punch nail holes without dragging the shoe to the pritchel hole for each hole. I think it has been so modified. Damn nice farriers anvil though. You can tell it's a farrier's anvil by the shape of the horn... Bigger diameter at bottom and flat on top with a fairly steep taper to the horn... Supposed to make shaping of horseshoes easier... Depends on user.

[Gene C]

I would preheat it up to about 450 degrees and weld up that slot, grind it and use it.

Really hate it when folks mess up an anvil