![]() 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. The bidding started at 25, and I almost had it > hammered down to me. ![]() Signed copies of this interesting and informative book are available. Peter Wright 1 0 21 (133 lb.) Price 2.81 per pound. 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. Of course, I would never pay that much, but you can find a buyer at that price. 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 fairest price for Peter Wrights is 2.5-3.5 dollars a pound. 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. Go for it if you want, but with something Im going to be hammering on, Id go for something that doesnt. The likelyhood of the anvil youre looking at having a crack is decent, considering how much abuse its taken. This anvil features a nicely shaped horn. Is this anvil worth it Peter Wright, their asking 400 for it, weights 120-150 pounds, comes with hot cut, chunks are missing. Have an englishweight anvil? Try this nifty little tool from anvilfire to find out how much it weighs in lbs.ĭictionary from anvilfire for those hard to google terms.Fresh from the barn, Matchlessantiques offers collectors and smiths this "NICE" Peter Wright Blacksmith Anvil. When reporting content, you MUST state WHY you reported it.Īny NSFW posts will be reviewed by the mods and may be removed based on our judgement of the value of the content.ĪBANA Forging Fundamentals - a suggested program of study to learn hand forging ![]() Obviously this sub is for blacksmithing related topics, so keep posts related to blacksmithing.īlatant advertising and for sale posts are not allowed. Posts without a submission comment from the OP will be removed within 24 hours. Posts of YouTube videos, gifs, or images must include the beginnings of a discussion or a write up in the comments with a minimum of three sentences. ![]() Blatant troll posts/comments will be removed. ![]() Please be considerate to others when posting/commenting. WARNING!!! Read this before attempting any kind of forging. Join it here.īeginner? Read our FAQ and FAQ Discussion, And be sure to check out below. Do your own research to double check if you agree with the opinions stated here before following them. This is a multi-thousand year old trade and much of the information garnered from those times were lost during the industrial revolution. Please remember that any information/tips/tricks you get from this subreddit are not the end-all-be-all of blacksmithing. Feel free to show off your latest creations or get advice on a problem, or anything else related to blacksmithing! Previous winners of our monthly contest! A subreddit devoted to all things blacksmith. ![]()
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