Anvil ID help - Hill Sheffield

[BRab]

I just bought an old anvil today. It seemed to be in pretty good shape overall with a nice rebound. On one side it is marked 1-1-0 and there is also a 23. On the other sides I can make out a "Hill" and underneath that is "Sheffield." Does anyone have any info on this kind of anvil. Is it a quality anvil?

It uses the English hundredweight system so it weighs 140lbs and must be English made. Could the 23 mean made in 1823?

Thanks for looking.

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

According to the book Anvils in America, There are two Hill's listed. One is a Thomas Hill and the other is a Hill - Burmingham. The book also says there is a Sheffield directory for 1787 and 1797 for a Thomas Hill(anvil maker). By the looks of the feet this anvil is typical of a early 1800's design. Hope this helps.

 

[driller86]

The 23 means 23 pounds so I think it should be a 163# anvil but I'm not an expert hope this helps