Trenton anvils were made by The Columbus Forge & Iron Company of Columbus, Ohio. They began production in the U.S. in 1898 and continued forging anvils until 1953. Trenton anvils were made of solid wrought iron with a cast steel base. They were faced with a Swedish Tool Steel plate when available. The company advertised their anvils to have a superior shape, perfectly ground faces, straight holes, long pointed horns, long hard faces and tails, tempered edges to prevent chipping and a good clear ring. Information credited to Richard Postman's book, Anvils In America. Signed copies of this interesting and informative book are available. Please write if you are interested in purchasing your own copy.

Trenton's farrier's anvil line, like most farrier anvils, were longer and thinner than their regular line of blacksmith anvils. The horn is longer and wider than a General Blacksmith Pattern, and there is no table at the back of the horn, only a clip horn for turning shoes. At the heel of the anvil, there are two pritchel holes so the farrier can punch two nail holes without moving the shoe.

This anvil has an excellent rebound and ring. Measurements are: overall length 27 1/4", face 3 1/2" x 16 1/4", horn 11", hardy hole 1", pritchel holes both 1/2", height 10", base 9 3/8" X 11 3/8", weight 137 lbs. Lower 48 states s/h/i is $70.00