neat little anvil

[beatcad]

my father in law gave me this this morning.
I cant find any name or stamp on it.
looks like it was made for real use(not just a paperweight).
jewelers anvil? I don't know.
I will use it.
maybe strip and paint it.
anyone know anything about it or have or seen one like it?

 

[dkroth]

Your FIL must like you!

That anvil is sweet.




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[Copymutt]

The design is called a bridge anvil. Used in the oil fields to repoint cable tools. Also used in railroad shops. The thing is though, they are huge!
Wonder if you might have a salesman’s sample?
Jim

 

[lis2323]

Too cool! Never seen one with a “lightening” hole. [emoji3]

Now the search is on for a full size bridge anvil.

 

[crguy]

The design is called a bridge anvil. Used in the oil fields to repoint cable tools. Also used in railroad shops. The thing is though, they are huge!
Wonder if you might have a salesman’s sample?
Jim

Not like any bridge anvil I've seen. Also don't think it's a salesman's sample.

 

[warrens]

That's pretty cool. Post some pics once you're done restoring it.

 

[beatcad]

it came to me this morning...what the hole is for....
maybe it had a clock in it.
the anvil clock could have been for a desk or mantle.

I still dont know but this is my best guess so far.