07-10-2011, 12:51 AM
Greetings.
The item is know today as a "mowers" anvil. This example is taken from a find 3rdC context in south wales (will check the site later for you)
Its essentially small mobile anvil used in agricultural use. by workers to knock out dents & rough edges on scythes etc. They where still used in England in the 19thC.
You knock it into the ground,the side "supports" giving it balance. You sit either cross legged on the floor, or as I've conjecturally done in the photo, given it pro-temp and wood base to make work better on the bench.
I obviously cannot prove this, but in terms of a portable working service that fits in a marching bag to repair spatha edges and the such like,it really work very well! I'll post some pics for you tomorrow. :grin:
The item is know today as a "mowers" anvil. This example is taken from a find 3rdC context in south wales (will check the site later for you)
Its essentially small mobile anvil used in agricultural use. by workers to knock out dents & rough edges on scythes etc. They where still used in England in the 19thC.
You knock it into the ground,the side "supports" giving it balance. You sit either cross legged on the floor, or as I've conjecturally done in the photo, given it pro-temp and wood base to make work better on the bench.
I obviously cannot prove this, but in terms of a portable working service that fits in a marching bag to repair spatha edges and the such like,it really work very well! I'll post some pics for you tomorrow. :grin:
Tadius
(aka Gary Ashby)
member of Comitatius: Legio Praesidiensis -
(aka Gary Ashby)
member of Comitatius: Legio Praesidiensis -
