Anvil on steel

[Rgv jeff]

I I bought an anvil from a ship breaking company. It was welded to an inch thick steel plate about 5 feet by 5. They asked if I wanted it cut the anvil off but i I asked them to cut the plate around the anvil. So I now i have an anvil with a steel plate on the bottom about 1,5 foot by 1.5. Should i I leave the plate welded to anvil and mount like that or remove plate?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Absolutely. The extra mass is great as long as it isn't in your way. I'd love to see a photo and know what type anvil it is.