*SOLD* FS/FT Mousehole Anvil Foley, AL

[5lima30ret]

This is a 90 (+or -) lb Mousehole anvil made in Sheffield England sometime between 1820's-1840's according to my research. I have owned it for about 14 yrs. I obtained it from a 3+ generation farm estate sale in the mountains of NC. It is in excellent condition considering it is pre-Civil War. The face is smooth and level with no dips or gaps. FS price $500. I would consider firearms, body armor, (4) 265/70/16 all terrain tires, ammo, silver, gold or canoe/ kayak in trade. No I WILL NOT ship! (The only one like it I found is $1200+ $300 shipping on Ebay and that one is not in near as good condition as this one.) This would be great for a blacksmith or knifemaker shop & Forge! The markings are as follows:

M&H
ARMITAGE
MOUSE
HOLE
FORGE
SHEFFIELD ENGLAND
0.3.6

 

[Fathertime]

Did you weigh this anvil? The markings you posted 0.3.6. Puts it weighing 90 lbs . Not that it really matters. There was a time I would have been all over this but as time has passed I need to get rid of some of my anvils not buy more. Good luck with your sale.

 

[5lima30ret]

Actually I think you are correct and the actual weight is about 90 lbs (+or-) . My goofy bath room scales on a portable work stand are not real accurate.

 

[Fathertime]

Actually I think you are correct and the actual weight is about 90 lbs (+or-) . My goofy bath room scales on a portable work stand are not real.

Anvils were weighed in stone weight markings, as in yours 0 3 6 the first number is a full stone which is 112 lbs yours is 0 the second number is 1/4 stone or 28 lbs. in your case 3x28=84 the third number is actual weight , yours is 6 so 84+ 6 = 90 I love finding anvils and telling people how much they weigh. Anvils have an interesting history it always amazes me.

 

[5lima30ret]

This anvil rings like a bell when you strike it with a hammer!

 

[5lima30ret]

PM replied to.

 

[5lima30ret]

Bump for all the knife makers and folks with forges!

 

[5lima30ret]

Bump for an anvil that will ring like a bell!

 

[5lima30ret]

Price reduction.

 

[5lima30ret]

Updated trade interests.

 

[5lima30ret]

Bump with various trade interests.

 

[5lima30ret]

Bump with added trade interests.