Vulcan Blacksmith Anvil, 50-pound Anvil, Antique Anvil

Vulcan Blacksmith Anvil #5, 50-pound Anvil
Wonderful find, this late 1800s Vulcan Blacksmith Anvil manufactured by the Illinois Iron & Bolt Co., Carpentersville, IL.
The anvil is marked on the front below the horn with the number 5 in raised lettering, which means it was sold as a 50-pound anvil, this weighs 48.5-pounds so close.
The Vulcan anvils were made of a cast iron base coated in steel, with a 3/8” applied steel face.

Measurements,
Base, 7” x 6½” base height 2½”.
Waist, 4¾” x 3”.
Horn, 5½” x 2”.
Table / Step, 1½” x 2½”.
Face, 8 ½” x 3 1/8”.

History,
The Vulcan anvil was manufactured by the Illinois Iron & Bolt Co., Carpentersville, IL AKA American Skein & Foundry Company They were made from about 1875 until about 1969.

Circa, 1900+
Measures, overall size 14” long, 7½” tall, 6½” depth at base. weighs 48.5 pounds.
Condition, as shown. Sold AS IS.
Photo props not included in sale.
Please see all photos as they are part of the description.

****** Shipping, we surround our anvils in 2” thick high-density foam to protect against damage.
****** The shipping cost is calculated on this item and may be higher than the actual cost, we will reimburse shipping over charges back to you once you have received the item. Due to the rising cost of shipping, we have sourced alternative carriers. We will do our best to find the lowest shipping cost to your destination.
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