3 old tools unknown

[lptools]

Hello, I would like to throw this one in here. Couldn't find any info on it, and the opening looks similar to the wrench in this post. This one measures 5/8" across the flats. Regards, Lou

[turnnut]

Lou, a seller was calling your type wrench a Sterling gas wrench ???

[lptools]

Hello, Thanks . My first thought was a gas bottle wrench. Ebay sellers have been known to be inaccurate in their somewhat embellished descriptions :-) Regards, Lou

[turnnut]

 tis true Lou, more than once I have seen them call a husking peg a corn sheller.

[strik9]

So those were for gas valves when homes used gas lamps in place of electric? 

  Was Sterling a tool maker, gas fixture or valve maker?

   Both carry the curve which is interesting.   A lost piece of Americana which also is interesting.

[lptools]

Hello, Strik9. I still don't know the tool's exact use, or , history. Still researching Sterling Rigas. I only posted 1 wrench, showing the flip side in the second photo.Thanks, Lou

[strik9]

First, thanks for taking the time to research it.

    I have an example of the 113 and have seen ancient gas valves where the peg might fit a hole in the top of the valve to turn it.   Long ago in long since cleared away piles of random stuff.

  The Sterling version appears better msde for a specific brand or type of job.

   In my display case are about two dozen random unidentified wrenches that are begging a reasonable explanation.    Five I have been able to partially identify including early Bonney and an Armstrong.

     One may be a Ford T shop tool if I ever get to looking up sizes.   Or it may not be....

[international3414]

that was my next question,what would the peg do/fit

[turnnut]

 just another thought;  Sterling made the old home radiators, they had a hand valve that the stem nut needed tightening once
  in a while,  a curved wrench wood help keep your hand away from the hot tubes/fins.