Anvil

Anvil

Steel Anvil. Marked “Brooklyn 199″ *HAY-B” on back. “196712” stamped on side of base. Hay Budden Company, Brooklyn, New York. One square hole and two round holes on top. Manufactured between 1890-1925. From George Atkinson’s...
Hand Forged Knife

Hand Forged Knife

Wooden handled knife, overall length 10.5″ with 5.5″ curved blade. Copper rivets. Said to be forged by George Atkinson (or possibly Walter Atkinson as a special project). They were blacksmiths at 124 Second Avenue, Niwot.
Electric Sheep Shears

Electric Sheep Shears

Electric shears. Maker Mark: “Priest’s, Reg. U.S. Patent Ofc. Western Blade.” Model 5/267. Blade attached. Part of wrist strap remains tied to shaft. Unattached shaft and gears are tied together. Belonged to Apolonia Montoya who ran sheep for Alva...