Matchlessantiques offers collectors and smiths this 100 lb. Fisher & Norris Blacksmith Anvil. You won't see too many anvils in this condition, it looks like it's never been used at all. This anvil's face is perfectly flat and clean with no marks. The edges are in mint condition. There's some of the original paper label still on the anvil from the factory. Please take a close look at the pictures.Fisher and Norris was the first successful anvil manufacturer to exist in this country..., as well as the last of the major anvil manufacturers to stop producing anvils in America. The company was founded in 1843 and produced anvils for 136 years. They produced more anvils than any other American anvil maker. Fisher became famous for perfecting the process of welding cast steel on high grade cast iron. According to Richard Postman's book, Anvils In America, Fisher claimed that "One blow on a "Fisher" anvil is worth two on any other anvil made". They went on to say that, "The Face Consists of a Single Piece of the Very Best Cast Steel Perfectly Welded of the Hardest Temper. The horn is made of Tough Untempered Steel and will neither Break or Bend. All "Eagle" Anvils made with the Latest Fisher Patent Double Thick Steel on Both Edges of the Face." T anvils recieved the nickname "Old Reliable" because of their reliability.This anvil's face is very hard and has a terrific rebound. The anvil's measurements are: overall length 21 1/2", face 3 5/8" X 12 7/8", horn 8 5/8", height 10 1/2", hardie hole 3/4", pritchel hole 1/2", base 8 3/4" x 9 1/8", actual weight 103 pounds. Don't miss this chance to own this anvil, you won't find any nicer.Michigan Residents Only: 6% MI Sales Tax will be calculated on the Total Price (Final Value Price and Shipping charges). Money-back Guarantee: You have 14 days from the date you receive your item to contact us and ship back the item you have purchased. We will refund your full purchase price after we receive the returned item. Original shipping cost will not be refunded. Buyer pays for the return shipping fees.Trade-in Policy: We offer all our buyers the option to trade in a previously purchased item for credit towards a new auction purchase. The price of the new item should be higher than the price of the item being traded in. The remaining balance after credit has been applied can be paid for via PayPal, or the buyer can email us to make other arrangements. We must receive the item to be traded in before we can issue an account credit, and ship the new item won. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs related to the trade in and new purchase. Normal wear on the item to be traded in is not a problem. Broken or damaged items will not be accepted.