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Vintage 50-pound Vulcan Blacksmith Anvil - Antique American-Made Metal Forging Tool for Farriers
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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 very 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 around 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.
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May 4, 2026
The quality of the item was exactly what was described. The seller was more than helpful and helping me on something else that I needed as well. The item met. Every expectation that I expected would recommend the seller to anyone and look forward to finding another items from him as well thank you again. The packaging was superb and his shipping method awesome.
Timothy Metzler