Miniature horn anvil with base for jewellery forming and dapping

Jewellers' Bench Anvil — Mini Horn with Small Base, Miniature Dapping & Forming Tool

£17.99
Sale price  £17.99 Regular price 
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Miniature horn anvil with base for jewellery forming and dapping

Jewellers' Bench Anvil — Mini Horn with Small Base, Miniature Dapping & Forming Tool

£17.99
Sale price  £17.99 Regular price 
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Small-scale forming wants a small, solid surface. This mini horn anvil puts a tapered round horn for curves, a square horn for sharp bends and a polished flat face for planishing and riveting on one compact stand that leaves the rest of the bench clear.

A square hardy hole and round pritchel hole take small stakes or back up punching work, and the wide, weighted base — finished in a durable blue — keeps the roughly 600 g tool planted under hammer blows. Overall height is about 7.5 cm with an 11 cm working length.

  • Features both a tapered round horn for forming curves and a square horn for sharp bends.
  • Polished steel top face provides a smooth, flat surface for planishing and riveting.
  • Includes a square hardy hole and a round pritchel hole for securing small stakes or punching.
  • Wide, weighted base finished in a durable blue colour offers excellent stability on the bench.
  • Compact design is well-suited for detailed work on jewellery and other small-scale metal craft.

Who it's for

A core tool for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and hobbyists working with non-ferrous metals. Also suitable for model makers and craftspeople requiring a small, sturdy forming surface for delicate tasks.

Specifications

  • Total Weight: 600 g (approx.)
  • Overall Height: 7.5 cm (approx.)
  • Anvil Length: 11 cm (approx.)
  • Base Diameter: 7 cm (approx.)
  • Face Width: 2 cm (approx.)

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Weight 600 g

What jewellers say about us

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“Reasonable quality and half the price of the others available. Pleasantly surprised.”
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Common questions at the bench

What weight hammer should I start with?
For most bench work, 4–8 oz is the sweet spot. Lighter hammers (2–4 oz) suit fine detail and chasing punches; 6–8 oz suits forging and texture work. Avoid anything over 12 oz unless you specifically need a raising hammer.
Can I use this on annealed silver and copper?
Yes — these hammers are designed for non-ferrous metals: silver (sterling, fine, britannia), copper, brass, bronze, and aluminium. The polished face will not transfer marks to clean annealed stock when used correctly. For mild steel work, use a separate hammer.
How should I care for it?
Wipe the face down after each session to prevent any tarnish from work residue marking your next piece. If the head develops nicks, polish them out with fine-grit emery and a buffing mop — a marked hammer face transfers marks to your work.
What is in the box?
One hammer with the head and handle fitted, ready for the bench. Polished faces are protected with a thin oil film — wipe before first use.

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