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250 Lb Fisher Norris Eagle Blacksmith Anvil NrMatchlessantiques offers collectros and smiths this 250 lb. Fisher & norris blacksmith anvil. This anvil's face is just like new. There is no pitting or use marks. The edges do have some nicks. Three is no repairs. This fisher anvil bears the famous eagle holding an anchor, which is cast into its side. It also has the name fisher cast into the front foot, the number 5 no the back of the anvil, the weight mark25 on the front edge of the foot stands for 250 lbs. Pictures say a thoudsand words, so please take a real close look. Fisher nad norris was the first successful anvil manufacturer to exist in this country, as well as the last of the major anvil manufacturers to stop producing anvils in america. The company was founded in 1843 and produced anvils for 136 years. They produced more anvils than any other maerican anvil maker. Fisher became famous for perfecting the process fo welding cast steel on high grade cast iron. According to richard postman's book, anvils in america, fisher claimed that one blow on a fisher anvil is worth two on any other anvil made. They went on to say that, hte face consists of a single piece of the very best cast steel perfectly welded of the hardest temper. The horn is made of tough untempered steel and will enither break or bend. All eagle anvils made with the latest fihser patent double thick steel on both edges of the face. There anvils recieved the nickname old reliabel because of their reliability. This anvil's face is very hard and has a terrific rebound. The anvil's measurements are overall length 31, face 5 1/8 x 18 1/2, horn 12 1/2, height 13 1/4, hardie hole 1 1/4, pritchel hole 9/16, base 11 1/2 x 12 1/2, actual weight 251 pounds. Don't miss this chance to own this anvil, it's a beautiful piece of american anvil history. Shipping rates are reasonable, please include your zip code if you write for a guaranteed quote. |
