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Offline superzstuff

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Unusual Pliers 2
« on: May 07, 2013, 07:41:05 PM »
While looking for my pair of "parrot head" pliers to see if they had a makers name, I came across these. Never found the parrot heads, but glad I discovered these I had forgotten. They have an adjustable gear type jaw and are marked Grip n Stik 707 Dover O. Pat. Apr. 13 '24. Are they rare or have I just overlooked others through the years? Still looking for my parrot heads!
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Offline rusty

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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2013, 07:57:47 PM »
Wrenchingnews/ervin matz auction had one, says:

" GRIP N STIK 707 DOVER, O - PAT APR 13, 24 - - Similar to Eifel Flash Plierench but considerably rarer. Actual patent date is May 13, 1924 and was issued to Karl Potschner of Dover, Ohio. Ex condition, patent date is hard to read. (S263)  "

Pat: http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?number=1494015&typeCode=0


Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2013, 08:11:02 PM »
Thanks Rusty for the info and link to the patent number site.
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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2013, 11:29:32 PM »
Cool!
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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2013, 04:49:50 AM »
DEY ARE SUMPIN ELSE .  SHARP PLIER bob w.
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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2014, 04:52:45 PM »
I Have a pair off griffin stick pliers Grip N STIK pliers Number #707.can anyone tell me how much their worth they are in perfect condition     

Offline Chillylulu

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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2014, 09:18:25 PM »
I Have a pair off griffin stick pliers Grip N STIK pliers Number #707.can anyone tell me how much their worth they are in perfect condition     

In perfect condition I wouldn't sell them. So, priceless?

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Offline mvwcnews

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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2014, 09:40:12 PM »
I have examples of the "Grip-N-StiK" with a couple of different marking variations.  Back when I was tracking prices realized (a decade ago ) they were coming through in the $15.00 - $30.00 range.

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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2014, 02:34:56 AM »
Problem with "Worth" is finding a buyer that thinks it is "Worth it, & has the $$$ to buy it"...... Sometimes it's just timing...
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Offline Batz

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Re: Unusual Pliers 2
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2014, 04:39:12 AM »
I  think they are really cool, no matter what they are Worth. Hey you have them too.  :cheesy:

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