Anvil question??

[R Dannemann]

Does anyone know of a book showing or listing markings used by older American Anvil makers? I looked at CentaurForge and don't see a current book available. Thought maybe I could fit what I can make out stamped on base under the horn from something complete in a book.

Like a lot of people I found one where the marks not fully readable and thought maybe I could figure the maker. I can make out a "V" over what might be a "T", "55", "AT", "7", "C" (?). Think the "55" probably for 155lb since its 29" long.

Any ideas?

 

[R Dannemann]

Answering my own post. Got a couple of hits from a Blacksmith site.

There is a book, "Anvils of America," available at www.anglefire.com

I had seen this book referenced before but assumed out of print, now in its second edition.