Hewett Union Wrench

[dowdstools]

I recently acquired a pretty good sized group of tools, wrenches among them. While making the initial "go through" of the tools, I ran across this interesting wrench. The stamp is weak, but I was able to determine that the mark is Hewett Union Wrench, and there is a patent date underneath. Does anybody have any info on this critter?

[jimwrench]

 Schultz shows Hewett Union wrench( Schultz No 397) with pat jan 25,1864 pat 41995. Fowle & Co. Picture agrees with your wrench.

[dowdstools]

Thanks, Jim. I wonder how long they produced this wrench?

[Papaw]

Cope notes H W Hewet of New York patented June 27, 1840, Schulz 396 top, and Schulz 397 
 patent March 16, 1869. The 1840 patent was made by E F Dixie from 1851 to 1854. No pictures.

[dowdstools]

Are these wrenches scarce? I also have a Chase Tinsman Plow Co. wrench that I will post pictures of later. I'm wondering about scarcity and ball park value of both.

[Papaw]

I can't speak to the rarity or value. Perhaps Bus Haury knows.

[Lostmind]

Interesting design, first time I've seen one. looks like it would need to be lubed regularly
to keep the threads clear. Thanks for posting

[Wrenchmensch]

What's the handle made of on your Hewet Union wrench?

[Lewill2]

It looks like a replacement handle.

[mvwcnews]

Are these wrenches scarce? I also have a Chase Tinsman Plow Co. wrench that I will post pictures of later. I'm wondering about scarcity and ball park value of both.

CHASE TINSMAN PLOW CO only existed for a few years;  Mr. Tinsman sold his interest to the Chase people..  They turn up often enough in Nebr., Kansas, Iowa & Missouri ( the company was located in Lincoln, NE ) that prices for ones in really good shape recently have run in the $20 - $40 range.  A few years ago they brought more but supply is catching up with demand.
The same master (with TINSMAN removed ) was used to cast  the more common CHASE PLOW CO wrenches.  A set of both sold as lot #175 on the MVWC Spring 2013 Auction ( http://wrenchingnews.com/2013-york-auction/catalog.html )  for $55.00.

[dowdstools]

Are these wrenches scarce? I also have a Chase Tinsman Plow Co. wrench that I will post pictures of later. I'm wondering about scarcity and ball park value of both.

CHASE TINSMAN PLOW CO only existed for a few years;  Mr. Tinsman sold his interest to the Chase people..  They turn up often enough in Nebr., Kansas, Iowa & Missouri ( the company was located in Lincoln, NE ) that prices for ones in really good shape recently have run in the $20 - $40 range.  A few years ago they brought more but supply is catching up with demand.
The same master (with TINSMAN removed ) was used to cast  the more common CHASE PLOW CO wrenches.  A set of both sold as lot #175 on the MVWC Spring 2013 Auction ( http://wrenchingnews.com/2013-york-auction/catalog.html )  for $55.00.

Many thanks for that information. How would you recommend I go about finding that type of information on other wrenches? Are there still copies of past auction lists and prices realized that I could purchase from MVWC? Ebay is kind of touch and go when it comes to identifying and evaluating wrenches, and the internet is not always reliable, either. I have a number of wrenches I want to offer for sale. I'm not trying to squeeze every nickel out of them, but I'd like to be able to offer them at a fair price - fair for me and fair for the buyer. Thanks again.

Lynn

[Papaw]

Are there still copies of past auction lists and prices realized that I could purchase from MVWC?

Bus has sold price lists for his auctions for sale.

[dowdstools]

What's the handle made of on your Hewet Union wrench?

It appears to be rosewood, which would be an odd choice if it were a replacement handle.

Lynn

[Wrenchmensch]

The handle on the Hewet Union wrench is generally curved.

http://www.datamp.org/patents/advance.php?pn=41995&id=13736&set=3