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Vintage 110 Lb Peter Wright Blacksmith Anvil NrMatchlessantiques offers collectors and smiths this 110 lb. Peter wright blacksmith anvil. This anvil has a great profile and excellent rebound. The name peter wright is the most recognized anvil name in the world. The anvil's face is smooth and perfectly flat. The edges have some nicks, but nothing serious. It would be a great anvil for anyone from a beginner to experienced blacksmith. Pleaes take a close look at the pictures. This si a no reserve auction. The anvil's trademark reads peter, wright, patent and solid wrought (in the shape of a circle), and the weight marks, 0 3 26, (which is the english stoneweight system for 110 lb. ). This anvil aws stamped with two inverted triangles on the front foot. This peter wright was the next style made after 1860. Pictures say a thousand words, so take a real close look. Peter wright & sons of dudley, england has secured the reputation as the most well known quality anvil maker in the world. They have accomplished this reputation by having been in businses 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. Peter wright used the finest wrought iron they could find and were faced iwth the finest quality sheffield steel.
They claimed that wright's anvils outlast all others, and that every anvil is most carefully tested before leaving the works. Informaiton credited to richard postman's book, anvils in america. Signed copies of this interesting and informative book are available.
Please write if you are interested in purchasing your own copy. The measurements are overall length 23 1/4, face 3 3/4 x 13 7/8, horn 9 3/8, height 9 3/4, hardy hole 7/8, pritchel hole 9/16, base 9 x 9 1/2, actual weight 109 lb. Don't miss this chance to own this anvil, you won't be disappointed or your money back less return shipping. Lower 48 states s/h/i is only $60.00.
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