In today's Mail

[Wrenchmensch]

I bought this 5.25-inch Walden-Worcester because it had a square (3/4")socket hole.  What was this part of? 

Also the stamped patent date reads July, 1909 without giving the day date.  Is this unusual?

[jimwrench]

 Evidently Walden's July 20,1909 patent (928719) Cope doesn't list this patent date but gives usage as square tire nut bolts. Datamp gives some more info on usage.

[Lewill2]

Another one listed here.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-Goodrich-Co-5-Ratchet-Wrench-1909-Walden-Worcester-/180912997507?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1f414483

[eddie hudson]

Walden used that design for their early socket sets

[Bus]

Here's a few more Walden open frame ratchets:
Top left - Both marked B. F. Goodrich (two different size hexes)
Top right - Marked Fisk Tires
Bottom - 9-1/2" and 12.5" ratchet for early Walden pressed steel sockets.