Anvil, Shoemaker's

The cobbler’s shoe anvil, a small, sturdy metal tool with a flat or slightly curved surface, is used to provide a solid base for hammering and shaping shoes during construction or repair.

Designed to rest on a cobbler’s bench or stand, it supports tasks like driving nails, setting rivets, or flattening seams, ensuring precision without damaging the leather or sole. Often paired with a cobbler’s hammer, its compact size allowed for detailed work on shoe components like heels and soles.