No clue on the base either.you might want to strip it and look for some markings. If the base is a Hay-Buddin it would probably make the tool much more collectible imo.none of the old HB advertisements (and there are quite a few) show, or mention, a cast base that I see I'd carefully strip that grey paint off the anvil and stand with some low impact stripper. It's very clean and the face and edges are real nice. Hi, vintage 5 1/4 lb doming raising hammer head. If I had to guess I would put that anvil in the 1000.00 range or more to the right collector. Hay Budden Blacksmith Anvil 300 pounds with stand.
#297 pound hay budden anvil serial
The last old style serial # documented is 218321, and that anvil was purchased in 1914, but Postman puts a +/- 2 year guess around the old serial # systemĪdvertisements from 1913 through 1923 show over 100,000 anvils sold alone during that period. the anvil is from the 1913 to 1915 period.closer to 1913 or so since the # is quite high. Your serial # says that it's the old style original serial #system used before 1915.
#297 pound hay budden anvil professional
Per the Richard Postman book "Anvils in America" The company started making anvils around the late 1880's, and went out of business in 1926, selling "well over 300,000" anvils.currently "one of the most sought after anvils by both professional and hobby smiths". date? Is the base unique ? Any idea of the value of the set? The base is cast and weighs 180 lbs.Ĭan one of the anvil experts tell me the Mfg. It is very sound and has a great ring and rebound. It has some wear expected on an anvil 127 years old. Hay Budden anvils are recognized as one of the best if not the best anvils made in America. I have a HAY-BUDDEN anvil with a base that I have not been able to find any information on. This Hay Budden anvil, serial 83104, dates from 1893, The second year of production. THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS BY CALLING MY CONTACT PHONE NU. HAY BUDDEN ANVIL FOR SALE.Call 269-208- five five seven zero.TEXT OR PHONE CALLS ONLY IF INTERESTED - NO EMAILS PLEASE - ANYONE CONTACTING ME WITHOUT A NAME AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBER WILL NOT BE REPLIED TO. HAY BUDDEN BLACKSMITH ANVIL - $1000 (DOWAGIAC, MI.)īEAUTIFUL 126 lb. in New York, NY in 1900's.This is in such nice condition for its age, has a sharp ring, and the usual nicks and marks as you would exspect.Weight is approximately 65lbs.On a scale of 1 to 10, this is a strong 8 a.