THE MANVENTORY: A Sportsmen's Collection

Antique M and H Armitage Mouse Hole Blacksmith Anvil 119lbs

This auction ended on October 18, 2026.

Start price: $5

Estimated price: $400 - $700

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: $525

Description

NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING, PICK UP OR TRANSPORT ONLY – A forged steel blacksmith anvil of English pattern, characterized by a square heel, a pritchel hole, and a square hardy hole on the face. The body features a tapering conical horn and a waist with a handling hole on one side. The side of the anvil bears impressed markings in a stacked format. The top line contains the characters M and H ARMITAGE, though the first letters are heavily worn. Below this, the words MOUSE HOLE are clearly readable. A weight stamping in the traditional English hundredweight system is impressed lower on the body, reading 0 – 3 – 16. Total manufactured weight of 119 lbs. The base is formed with four flared feet. Length: 21.5 inches (measured from the tip of the horn to the rear of the heel, photo 10) Height: 11 inches (measured from the base to the face, photo 12) Base width: 10.5 inches (measured across the feet, photo 11).