I have exhausted all research resources attempting to identify T. O. Byrum. Seeking information on the maker and/or T. O. Byrum. Openings are slightly under 5/16 and slightly under 1/4.
Looks hand made by one Mr. T.O. Byrum.
And fine job he did! I came home with a handmade wrench last week, much smaller and more crude.
New one to me!
Take a closer look.
I find a T. Q. Byrum, born July 1842, living in Durham N.C. in 1900.
His occupation was blacksmith.
Could be your man.
his occupation and time of existence makes for a strong positive identification.
also, after looking at the 2nd picture again, it does look like a tail on the O to resemble a Q.
just adding my 2 cents worth here.
Quote from: turnnut on March 07, 2016, 10:35:59 AM
his occupation and time of existence makes for a strong positive identification.
also, after looking at the 2nd picture again, it does look like a tail on the O to resemble a Q.
just adding my 2 cents worth here.
I'll agree that it does make sense but the T has a period after it, which would dictate that the O/Q does too. I used a good glass today and can't see a Q. That said, the wrench is old and I like the story!