Perfection Wagon Wheel Wrench Pat 1896

[Carl Wagner]

Most of you know I've developed a fancy for adjustable wagon wheel wrenchs. Here is a Perfection patented wrench from 1896. The spring load held the nut while you had the wheel off to grease. This looks to be extra nice and nearly unused. Great lettering and not even a chip in the spinner handle. CW

[mvwcnews]

Carl; nice piece - what size is it?
There's one in the 2014 Spring Auction in York ( lot # 723) that retains most of its paper label with "PERFECTION."

[Carl Wagner]

Its the 10" size. I definatly have my eye on the 14" at York. It, the Sechler and ABF YORK cutouts should end up in Everton, MO with any luck. CW

[Plyerman]

Lovely old wrench there Carl. I don't collect them, but I certainly do appreciate their 19th century beauty. That ones looks to be in wonderful condition compared to some I've seen.

Question: What is the purpose of the spinner handle? Does it act as a "speed wrench" to get the nut the rest of the way off once you've loosened it up?

[Carl Wagner]

The wooden knob does act like a speed wrench I guess. Allows you to dpin the nut off. I guess the one at York is the 11.5" version. #2. Not a 14".