Posted 8 months ago
dav2no1
(836 items)
1930s Walco Pipe Wrench
Approximately 18"
Manufacturer: Walworth Company
This is an 18" Stillson or Pipe Wrench. It has a stamped US Patent 186,2002. It also has several stamped areas including "Walco Pipe Wrench" and "Walworth Company Made in U S A". The patent number refers to a 1932 patent. There is no keeper, so you can completely unscrew the assembly. There is not many parts as you can see in the pictures, just a simple design.
NOT A MONKEY, IT'S A STILLSON WRENCH!
A 'monkey wrench' is designed for use on nuts. A Stillson wrench - is an adjustable tool used for turning soft iron pipes and fittings with a rounded surface.
THE FIRST ONE
Daniel C. Stillson was a mechanic at the Walworth Company, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. On October 12, 1869, US patent #95,744 was issued to Stillson for his wrench design.
Walworth Company history...
http://alloy-artifacts.org/walworth-mfg-company.html#:~:text=The%20Walworth%20Manufacturing%20Company%20was%20founded%20by%20James%20J.,Walworth%20Manufacturing%20Company%20in%201872.
And Kera loves those patents...
https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=1862002&id=25266
Nice one Dave!! A very high quality pipe wrench. Great history of Mr. Stillson and Walworth Mfg. Company.
Thanks Scott. You know I love the history behind items. Wait till you see what I post next..there's a few real cool pieces..