Williams wrench with Chicago oval logo

wrenchguy · May 30, 2019, 11:54:52 AM

Common or uncommon?

john k · May 31, 2019, 05:38:10 AM

Have a few of these, I picked up some years ago, 15? Do not see them as often now. Also have a near complete set of the J.H.Williams and son, NY.

mikeswrenches · May 31, 2019, 06:00:54 AM

The wrench may be relatively common, but it would appear that the Chicago marking is uncommon. I looked through AA a bit and found no mention of Chicago. Brooklyn and Buffalo were their main locations. I put the link below if you want to take a look. A closer examination may reveal something I missed.

http://alloy-artifacts.org/williams-supercompany.html#dates

Mike

wrenchguy · May 31, 2019, 02:32:20 PM

Quote from: john k on May 31, 2019, 05:38:10 AMAlso have a near complete set of the J.H.Williams and son, NY.

A near complete set of everything? Is there a logo or trade mark for "J.H.Williams and son, NY. " tools?

Danks · May 31, 2019, 05:29:19 PM

Looking through AA - M-310 9/32 - Drive "Midget" Socket Set there is a picture of the full socket set. The logo on the inside lid clearly shows J.H. Williams & Co "The Wrench People" Buffalo - Chicago NEW YORK. Noting that the words Buffalo and Chicago are in lower case but NEW YORK is in upper case, is there a Chicago within NY state? Being from Down Under i do not know if this could be the case. Cropped AA Image attached. Cheers

Danks · May 31, 2019, 05:52:46 PM

Another J.H. Williams Advert with Chicago was found on "Progess is fine, but its gone on for too long" site. Advert attached Cheers

wrenchguy · May 31, 2019, 07:18:22 PM

Quote from: Danks on May 31, 2019, 05:52:46 PM
Another J.H. Williams Advert with Chicago was found on "Progess is fine, but its gone on for too long" site. Advert attached Cheers

its the oval chicago stamping on the wrench face that interest me.

wrenchguy · May 31, 2019, 07:19:35 PM

Quote from: john k on May 31, 2019, 05:38:10 AM
Have a few of these, I picked up some years ago, 15? Do not see them as often now. Also have a near complete set of the J.H.Williams and son, NY.

"SON" ????

lptools · May 31, 2019, 07:33:44 PM

Hello, Wrenchguy. Here is a link to some of the J H Williams history. The streets in the ad are correct for Brooklyn and Buffalo. I believe the 3rd address was 1000 West 120th St, Chicago, Illinois. http://maggieblanck.com/BrooklynRedHook/Williams.html Regards, Lou

wrenchguy · May 31, 2019, 08:10:51 PM

From Garage Journal posting.

Whitman Barnes tool forges in Chicago acquired by Williams around 1920.
All oval logos used until about 1924, then the underline scroll logo was used.
So the "Chicago" oval logo used around 1920 to 1924.
Are Chicago oval logo wrenches somewhat harder to find?

skipskip · June 01, 2019, 08:36:04 PM

Dang, now I have to look at all those Williams wrenches again

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