So what would you think a good 75-80% "retail" price would be? Thanks guys!įilson: I sold 3 PW anvils this year and they weren't cheap and even a bit harder to find. I've had some big scores over the years, but that was with actively looking, which I'm not too interested in doing at the time for an anvil. I sure wish I took a picture to show you guys, but it wouldn't have felt right given the situation.Īnd before you mention it, I know, I know, I know, I can find excellent deals at auctions, estate sales, etc.
I was wondering what some of you guys would consider a solid price for the anvil, based on my description. I'm not "into" anvils (yet lol) like I am vises, and I don't know the prices too well. Something that he might just consider selling to me on the spot, or at least, if he decides to sell it later on, my offer would be the best he's had. I would like to make a very solid offer (without overpaying) on the anvil. His plan is to pass it on to his son-in-law some day. The edges of the face and step looked great and overall, it just looked like am amazing anvil.Īnyway, before showing me the anvil he told me "Well, I'm not always planning on selling something but everything has a price, ya know?" So here's the thing. The face looked like it had seen little use, the horn had some minor hammer marks but looked very good overall. The hardy (sp?) hole looked to be about 1" square. But I would think it was somewhere around 30-32" long, and the face looked right about 4 1/2"-5" wide. I unfortunately didn't measure it or take any pictures, as he wasn't interested in selling it. He said he thought it was somewhere around 200-250 lbs, and I would imagine he was pretty close on the weight estimate. Standing in his shop, was a very beautiful Peter Wright anvil in amazing condition. I asked him if he'd mind showing me, and he was more than happy to. We started talking about old tools and stuff though, and asked him if he had an anvil. The guy had pretty much sold most of his stuff, so I was unfortunately late. Lower 48 states s/h/i is $60.So, on my way to town the other day, I passed a sign saying "Tool Sale 1/4 mile" down a dirt road. Don't miss this chance to own it, you won't be disappointed or your money back less return shipping. This is an anvil anyone will be proud to own. This anvil would also make an excellent addition to any collection. It has an Excellent rebound and real nice ring you would expect from a Solid Wrought Iron anvil. It is an excellent size for any beginning or experienced blacksmith. This anvil would certainly make any blacksmith's day. This is noted because Peter Wrights made after 1860, "the horn was a little longer and they were more uniform in shape with smooth blending curves under the horn and heel and down both sides." Because this anvil does not have the word "ENGLAND" stamped on it, the date of manufacture should be before 1890. This Peter Wright was the next style made after 1860. Please write if you are interested in purchasing your own copy. Signed copies of this interesting and informative book are available. Information credited to Richard Postman's book, Anvils In America. They claimed that "Wright's Anvils Outlast All Others", and that every anvil is most carefully tested before leaving the works. Peter Wright used the finest wrought iron they could find and were faced with the finest quality Sheffield Steel. They have accomplished this reputation by having been in business 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 & Sons of Dudley, England has secured the reputation as the most well known quality anvil maker in the world. Pictures say a thousand words, so take a real close look. This is a NO RESERVE auction, so don't miss it. The anvil is marked as follows: "PETER WRIGHT, PATENT" and "SOLID WROUGHT" (in the shape of a circle), and the weight marks,"0 2 27", (which is the English Stoneweight system for 83 lb.). This anvil has some rounded edges but no major nicks or chips. Matchlessantiques offers collectors and smiths this Beautiful Peter Wright Blacksmith Anvil.
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