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Still wanting an answer on this odd Orient wrench

Started by Carl Wagner, December 26, 2013, 10:28:43 PM

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Carl Wagner

Id sure like to have an I.D. on this one. Stan or Bus....ever seen one?
Life is hard. Its harder if your stupid.- John Wayne

Bus

Don't think I have ever seen one before. How long is it?  You do know I have a few vacancies in Bus's Home for Orphan Wrenches?

Carl Wagner

My dad seen this wrench for me at the Republic, MO steam swap meet. A whopping $3 made it mine. Ole' dad would hate me if I got rid of this one. I will however get you better pictures and measurements for your orphan list. CW
Life is hard. Its harder if your stupid.- John Wayne

turnnut

I believe that there was an automobile called the Orient.
when I get a chance, i will look for my auto book.

mikeswrenches

Turnout is correct.  The Orient was manufactured in Waltham, Mass. From 1902-1908.

Mike
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Carl Wagner

Thanks guys. Might just be auto related. Ill try to get the measurements soon.
Life is hard. Its harder if your stupid.- John Wayne

turnnut

the Orient automobile was made by the Waltham Mfg. Co. Waltham, Mass. they made the Orient Bubkboard
model BB, Then the larger auto's, the Waltham & 5 touring models of the 4 cyl. Orient, models; R,N,M,L & K
then when C.H. Metz took control those auto models were dropped in favor of his Metz auto.
the 5 touring Orients ranged in price of $1600 t0 $2250  in 1906.
at the Waltham Museum in Waltham, Mass. they have the Orient Buckboard auto, but no tourings.
it is a nice museum, I had been there a fewwwwwwwww years ago. they have all kinds of goodies made
in Waltham, Mass. such as the Orient bicycle, Waltham lathes, clocks, and all kinds of goodies.   

leg17

Saw an Orient Buckboard in Don Garlits Museum in Ocala FL.