The cutest little adjustable ever

[Clipper]

Found amongst my late father's tools ...







Description:

• One side reads: "COVENTRY MOVEMENT Co"
• The other side reads: "The E.B.C Pat No 263633"
• Range of adjustment: approx 6mm to 9.5mm
• Action: plier-like, not parallel
• Era: Mid 20th Century (best guess)
• Original Purpose: Horology
• Dad's Purpose: Probably telecoms (UK Post Office)

[Papaw]

That may be the coolest little adjustable I have ever seen !

[Clipper]

I found it while rummaging for this one ...

[Lewill2]

Probably not made to be used as a wrench, more likely a clamp or holding device. It is probably a UK patent or some other European country.

[slip knot]

yeah, that's an interesting little guy for sure.

[Papaw]

E.B.C. Edwin Bolton GB263633 13 Jan 1926 Coventry Movement Co.
Can be found in Adjustable Spanner: History, Origins and Development to 1970
By Ron Geesin

[coolford]

It is a beauty and a keeper.

[lptools]

Very cool little wrench, thanks for sharing!!! Regards, Lou

[Clipper]

Good detective work there Papaw.

[jimwrench]

 It is pictured on page 79 of Geesins book. Picture is of a 3 in version. What size is yours ? A neat wrench indeed.

[Clipper]

It is pictured on page 79 of Geesins book. Picture is of a 3 in version. What size is yours ? A neat wrench indeed.

Essentially the same .... maybe 3¼".

[bonneyman]

Never seen anything like it.