Working tool Industrial design - Anvil
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Italy-made double-point bench anvil in cast iron, dating to the late 19th century, weighing 5.5 kg, in good condition with rare use and minor signs of wear.
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Antique Desktop Anvil with Double Point in Cast Iron (5.5 kg) – Industrial Archaeology / Goldsmithing
Fascinating and robust vintage double-point tabletop anvil (conical horn and pyramidal horn), entirely made in solid heavy cast iron. With its specific weight of 5.5 kg, this type of medium-sized item was traditionally used in goldsmith, watchmaking, or small carpentry workshops for precision metalworking that required stability without the footprint of a full-size workshop anvil. The object features on the top surface two functional through holes (one circular and one square), faithfully replicating the characteristics of large smithing anvils. Today it presents as a sought-after collectible for lovers of antique hand tools, but it is also ideal as an exclusive industrial-style furnishing element or vintage paperweight with great character.
Details and Technical Specifications
Type of object: Desktop / table anvil
Material: Cast Iron / Vintage iron
Dimensions: 25 x 8 x 9 cm
Weight: 5.5 kg
Era: late 19th century - early 20th century (or earlier)
Style: Industrial Archaeology / Rustic / Handcrafted
Country of origin: Europe
Conditions
Good / Preserved.
The object shows beautiful and genuine signs of the passage of time consistent with its age and artisanal use. It features a magnificent natural dark patina and light traces of surface oxidation that enhance its authenticity and historical charm. Structurally solid, stable and intact. Please carefully view the photo gallery, which is an integral part of the description, to assess the real condition of the lot.
Antique Desktop Anvil with Double Point in Cast Iron (5.5 kg) – Industrial Archaeology / Goldsmithing
Fascinating and robust vintage double-point tabletop anvil (conical horn and pyramidal horn), entirely made in solid heavy cast iron. With its specific weight of 5.5 kg, this type of medium-sized item was traditionally used in goldsmith, watchmaking, or small carpentry workshops for precision metalworking that required stability without the footprint of a full-size workshop anvil. The object features on the top surface two functional through holes (one circular and one square), faithfully replicating the characteristics of large smithing anvils. Today it presents as a sought-after collectible for lovers of antique hand tools, but it is also ideal as an exclusive industrial-style furnishing element or vintage paperweight with great character.
Details and Technical Specifications
Type of object: Desktop / table anvil
Material: Cast Iron / Vintage iron
Dimensions: 25 x 8 x 9 cm
Weight: 5.5 kg
Era: late 19th century - early 20th century (or earlier)
Style: Industrial Archaeology / Rustic / Handcrafted
Country of origin: Europe
Conditions
Good / Preserved.
The object shows beautiful and genuine signs of the passage of time consistent with its age and artisanal use. It features a magnificent natural dark patina and light traces of surface oxidation that enhance its authenticity and historical charm. Structurally solid, stable and intact. Please carefully view the photo gallery, which is an integral part of the description, to assess the real condition of the lot.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
5500 g
Style subtype
Industrial design
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Metal
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Anvil
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