Tags 1:20 1:24 1:32 Industrial anvil blacksmith industrial shop smith. of Columbus Ohio produced the Trenton anvil between the years 18.' Its a low carbon steel or wrought iron body made from one piece, forged welded to a cast base of 'weldable material' with a tool steel face (swedish steel when available) Theres a great history of these anvils in the book mentioned above. Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back. Inspired by images of a turn-of-the-century Trenton-style anvil, this anvil model is approximately sized to match a 125 pound model, a common size for small to medium sized foundries and machine shops. The anvil base sized to fit the anvil is 1 1/4 inch plate and includes integrated bending forks. Prices are 650.00 for all but the 460 and 550 lb. The company advertised their anvils to have a superior shape, perfectly ground faces, straight holes, long pointed horns, long hard faces and tails, tempered edges to prevent chipping and a good clear ring. They were faced with a Swedish Tool Steel plate when available. Trenton anvils were made of solid wrought iron with a cast steel base. The anvil also has the weight mark, "150", on the front foot.
According to the serial numbers, "A56525", this anvil was made in 1905. in 1898 and continued forging anvils until 1953. According to Richard Postman's book, "Anvils In America", Trenton anvils were made by The Columbus Forge & Iron Company of Columbus, Ohio. Please take a close look at the pictures. The anvil has the early trademark, the name TRENTON inside a diamond, on the side of the anvil. Early English anvil, stake anvils and blacksmith tools. Please view my auctions for an Arm & Hammer 170 lb. Please let the pictures help with the description and condition.
T is pitting, mostly on one side of the horn and anvil as can be seen in the pictures. The edges have some nicks and shallow chips, but nothting real serious. The edges have a few chips but they are very shallow. If you have been looking for a real nice anvil, look no further. Matchlessantiques is offering collectors and smiths this Excellent 150 lb.