That's a great gift, I'd think it was my birthday if someone gave me that. Always had access to anvils at places I worked but don't own one myself. Very cool. No help on how old it is or who made it.
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There is a guy that advertises old school iron working tools on craigslist in Austin, his name is Andrew Alexander 972.824.0041. He could probably help you as good as anybody....
Andrew could help you out, has more experience than most of us. That style has a steel plate welded on a cast or wrought body. Commonly made by Fisher, Vulcan, and a few others. 7 could be 70 pounds, or 7 stoneweight, or something else altogether.
Andrew could help you out, has more experience than most of us. That style has a steel plate welded on a cast or wrought body. Commonly made by Fisher, Vulcan, and a few others. 7 could be 70 pounds, or 7 stoneweight, or something else altogether.
The smaller one has a 5 on it so you may be right on the numbers.
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