NEAR 80 Lb. FISHER ANVIL BLACKSMITH ANVIL DATED 1926
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:42443304 | Featured Refinements: Anvil |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: FISHER |
Matchlessantiques offers blacksmiths and collectors this NEAR MINT 80 lb. Fisher & Norris Blacksmith Anvil. Here's an anvil that anyone can appreciate. If you've never worked on a Fisher you'll be surprised as how well they perform. Many smiths use Fishers and enjoy the superb quality. This anvil has the original patina including some old paint. The rebound on this anvil is fantastic. The edges are near mint. This Fisher is dated "1926" on the rear base of the anvil. The front foot... of the anvil is marked with the name "FISHER" and on the side of the foot, the number "8" for 80 lb. This is a NO RESERVE auction so don't miss this chance to work on a piece of history. Please take a close look at the pictures.
NOTE: This auction is for the 80 lb. Fisher Anvil ONLY. The stand it is displayed on and the tools displayed in the background are NOT INCLUDED in this auction.
Fisher and Norris was the first successful anvil manufacturer to exist in this country, as well as the last of the major anvil manufacturers to stop producing anvils in America. The company was founded in 1843 and produced anvils for 136 years. They produced more anvils than any other American anvil maker. Fisher became famous for perfecting the process of welding cast steel on high grade cast iron. They also were the brand of anvil the U.S. government ordered for military purposes. According to Richard Postman's book, Anvils In America, Fisher claimed that "One blow on a "Fisher" anvil is worth two on any other anvil made". They went on to say that, "The Face Consists of a Single Piece of the Very Best Cast Steel Perfectly Welded of the Hardest Temper. The horn is made of Tough Untempered Steel and will neither Break nor Bend. All "Eagle" Anvils made with the Latest Fisher Patent Double Thick Steel on Both Edges of the Face." There anvils received the nickname "Old Reliable" because of their reliability.
Measurements are: length 18 1/4", face 3 1/4" x 11", horn 7 1/4", height 9 1/2", base 8 1/4" x 9", hardy 3/4", pritchel 1/2" , weight 80 lb. Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back, less return cost. So don't wait to bid to win this high quality Fisher Anvil, you won't be disappointed in any way.
NOTE: This auction is for the 80 lb. Fisher Anvil ONLY. The stand it is displayed on and the tools displayed in the background are NOT INCLUDED in this auction.
Fisher and Norris was the first successful anvil manufacturer to exist in this country, as well as the last of the major anvil manufacturers to stop producing anvils in America. The company was founded in 1843 and produced anvils for 136 years. They produced more anvils than any other American anvil maker. Fisher became famous for perfecting the process of welding cast steel on high grade cast iron. They also were the brand of anvil the U.S. government ordered for military purposes. According to Richard Postman's book, Anvils In America, Fisher claimed that "One blow on a "Fisher" anvil is worth two on any other anvil made". They went on to say that, "The Face Consists of a Single Piece of the Very Best Cast Steel Perfectly Welded of the Hardest Temper. The horn is made of Tough Untempered Steel and will neither Break nor Bend. All "Eagle" Anvils made with the Latest Fisher Patent Double Thick Steel on Both Edges of the Face." There anvils received the nickname "Old Reliable" because of their reliability.
Measurements are: length 18 1/4", face 3 1/4" x 11", horn 7 1/4", height 9 1/2", base 8 1/4" x 9", hardy 3/4", pritchel 1/2" , weight 80 lb. Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back, less return cost. So don't wait to bid to win this high quality Fisher Anvil, you won't be disappointed in any way.
