Matchlessantiquesis offering collectors thisRARE108 lb.A. BALDWIN & CO. LTD.Blacksmith Anvil. Thisanvil was made by Hay Buddenfor the hardware co.A. Baldwin & Co. Ltd. The face is flat with some use marks and some weld spatter. The edges have nicks and chips but no repairs. The rebound is excellent. The anvil\'s trademarkreads; \"A. BALDWIN & CO. LTD, FULLY WARRANTED, NEW ORLEANS, LA.\". The weight mark reads \"108\". The serial number on thefront foot are hard to read, but looks to start out with the number \"5\".This would probably put this anvil in the 50,000 - 60,000 bracket which means it wasmost likely made in 1900.Please take a close look at the pictures.

NOTE: This sale is for the108 lb.A. BALDWIN & CO. LTDANVIL. Thecart the anvil is displayed on and the tools displayed in the backgroundARE NOT INCLUDED in this sale.

According to Richard Postman\'s book \"Anvils in America\" this Solid Wrought Iron anvil was the first style anvil they made and is considered the most attractive style produced. It has a shorter waist and doesn\'t look as top heavy as later styles. This anvil was made from the best American Wrought Iron and faced with the best Crucible Cast Steel plate. Postman\'s book also states that Hay Buddens were considered the best American made anvil. Hay Budden claims they used the best material available and were produced by the finest American craftsmen. It is still considered the Rolls Royce of blacksmith anvils and is one of the most sought after anvils today.

Anvil Measurements are: length24\", face3 1/2\" x14 3/4, horn91/4\", height9 5/8\",base8 1/4\" x9\", hardy hole3/4\",pritchel hole 9/16\", actual weight105 lb.

Michigan Residents Only: 6% MI Sales Tax will be calculated on the Total Price (Final Value Price and Shipping charges).

Trade-in Policy: We offer all our buyers the option to trade in a previously purchased item for credit towards a new sale purchase. The price of the new item should be higher than the price of the item being traded in. The remaining balance after credit has been applied can be paid for via PayPal, or the buyer can email us to make other arrangements. We must receive the item to be traded in before we can issue an account credit, and ship the new item won. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs related to the trade in and new purchase. Normal wear on the item to be traded in is not a problem. Broken or damaged items will not be accepted.

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