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Started by Corey, January 26, 2012, 08:18:01 PM

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Corey

January 26, 2012, 08:18:01 PM
Sheffy wrench - "Pat. Jan 21 1896, Chicago HDW MFG CO"

I can't find a lot of information on this one.  Does anyone have one? 
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rusty

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January 26, 2012, 08:38:28 PM Last Edit: January 26, 2012, 08:48:13 PM by rusty
Here's a little info. The patent is 553,362. By Jay K. Sheffy.
Interestingly, yours seems to be a closer match to the patent than the one shown on datamp....

Datamp also does not note CHM as a maker....interesting

link: http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=553362&id=21624

An ad: (1903)
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

rusty

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January 26, 2012, 09:08:30 PM Last Edit: January 26, 2012, 09:13:27 PM by rusty
Sheffy seems to have gotten distracted from wrenches later...
(But notice who is distributing them )
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.
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