[TheForge] unique anvil

[Phlip]

> I am considering buying a 250 lb. anvil. I did not see any markings other
> than what apears to be a "P'' below the horn on the bottom of the base on
> the left and an "R" on the base on the right. It is a London Pattern with
> decent edge and face(one significant ding on edge).The unique thing is
that
> there is a hole going crosswise thru the anvil at the mid point . The hole
> is about 1 to 1.5 inch in diameter.
> It appears to have been made this way. Can someone tell me more about this
> thing.It is far enough below the face to not weaken it.  The price is
$1.50
> lb.

Sounds like it might be a tie-down. I've seen a couple anvils with holes
like that, and that's all I could figure.

Phlip