It's no secret that I enjoy small things that are usually big, but that typically defines dolls house furniture and accessories. This anvil, on the other hand, is highly functional and designed specifically for the production of artisanal jewellery.
Known as a railway track anvil, this original example has been crafted from a section of solid steel railroad that used to bear tonnes of moving loads. For a time, this was a fairly common practice when it came to repurposing retired stretches of train tracks. I also find it amazing that this piece in particular even features a tiny Hardie hole and Pritchel hole used for holding tools and punching holes in red-hot metal respectively. The original maker of this anvil would have been utilising these features to produce far softer jewellery.
Featuring gorgeous patina, a perfect working surface, mounting holes, and overall just a brilliant historic decorative object that can now be re-purposed as a hook, handle, or even jewellery holder!
