Found this in a 1895 catalog (Chas A Strelinger)
Makes a nice summary of popular types....

what a quick reference chart.  thanks rusty    bob w.

I agree with Bob. That is a nice little reference guide to old collectables, Thanks.

Wayne

 Neat

Very nice for the older pipe wrenches. Did you read the note at the bottom? Within the few months since the article was written, 19 new styles of pipe wrenches were issued!
He also rightfully says that at least fifteen of the ones he showed probably should never been discovered!