Meeker's www.patented-antiques.com antique farm tools / wrenches

The first nut wrenches date from very early times. The first American patents were given for commercially manufactured wrenches in the 1830's. Names like King, and Merrick & Coes head the top of the list for these early efforts. After that hundreds if not thousands of different designs were developed, and are still being put forth today---just look at the strange contraptions at the front of the aisle in Home Depot, or the local Auto Parts store. Or look at what Bob Villa is peddling for Sears this month. Unusual wrenches make for a great collectible, and you will always be able to find a new one! Good Luck!.

Call Patent 1866 Pipe Wrench by Bemis & Call This is a nice example with a strong August 1866 patent date stamp on the bar, and a weaker Bemis & Call stamp across the head. It is a rare and unusual variation. The August 1866 Patent by Call is for an improvement in the lower jaw that this wrench does not exhibit. The style does not match the patent drawings and it looks like an earlier design. The adjusting sleeve does not match the drawing either, and looks like those on Merrick or Briggs patent wrenches. A mystery that I imagine somebody knows the answer to.

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Good + . . . . . . $195.00

FSF-BCW

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Wakefield Wizard #120 Double End Quick Adjust Wrench This is a neat double end wrench that you do not see very often.

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Good + . . . . . . $40.00

PK-WWW120

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Bullard Patent #0 Quick Adjust Pipe Wrench This is the smallest size of this hard to find wrench. There is a tiny flea bite on the jaw. It is otherwise nice.

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Good . . . . . . $40.00

SBRG-BULL-0

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Baxter Patent Double End Wrench If memory serves they were used with, or came with a certain steam engine. A neat design. .

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Good . . . . . . $25.00

AMN-NW-1

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Keen Kutter Alligator Wrench Nice!!

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Good . . . . . . $25.00

AMN-NW-2

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Diamond Adjustable Buggy & Nut Wrench This is the smallest size that this odd double head wrench came in. You can read the logo and location Portland Maine on the head. The nut to hold the wood handle seems to have gone missing. The handle is on tight nonetheless.

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Good . . . . . . $50.00

AMN-DBW

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Patented Wizard Wrench by Richards The condition is super. The finish is like a case hardened gun. It was patented in 1907 and you can see ads for it on the internet from old magazines with a search on Google. An interesting wrench and another wacky idea.

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Fine . . . . . . $125.00

KCW-NW-2

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Patented Handee Quick Adjust Nut Wrench This wrench has a great action with its fine spiral adjustment inside the handle. Until you get some dirt in it. Wrenches like this remind me of the things Bob Villa or Ron Popiel sell on late night TV. You also see modern day versions on the counter of the auto parts store if you frequent those places. A nice design in theory.

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Good + . . . . . . $60.00

AMN-NW-4

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Chamberlain's 1912 Patent Combination Wrench / Pliers / Threader This is an unusual and hard to find wrench / combination tool. The condition is very nice. The markings on both sides of the handle are very strong. It looks to have seen little use. .

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Good + . . . . . . $295.00

KCW-NW-5

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Ferguson Patent Double End Nut & Pipe Wrench The patent is Nov. 15th 1910 and from Dayton Ohio. A small heavy duty combination wrench that you do not see very often. The patent info is very boldly stamped onto the main bar and is still nice. The overall condition is great.

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Good + . . . . . . $175.00

KCW-NW-6

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Patented Combination Plier / Hammer / Wrench

Barr Patent Fencing Tool / Patented November 13 1883 Combination Plier / Hammer / Cutter This antique combination tool says patented on the one side and the rest of the info is on the other. Pittsburg PA is the location given. There is no date on the wrench just writing that says MFD by R. I ORR & Co LTD. The patentee's name was Barr and the patent # is 288,397. This unusual tool / wrench is not in Schultz's book, and I have not seen it before. Kind of a big clunky / heavy thing that was designed for fencing according to the patent Early, interesting and different. A rare piece.

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Good + . . . . . . $395.00

KCW-NW-7

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Patented Quick Adjust Buggy / Wagon Wrench

Dunham Patent Quick Adjust Buggy / Wagon Wrench The patent was issued to a Mr. Dunham on February 5th 1895. The wrench is marked Pat Appl'd For. This is the smaller of the two sizes i have seen. It is really a neat idea as it is self tightening as you put it to work.

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Good + . . . . . . $175.00

KCW-NW-8

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P. H. Aiken Rabbit Logo Nut Wrench This 4" bicycle wrench is very nice and has a great running rabbit logo on one side and the name Aiken on the other.

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Good + . . . . . . $60.00

AMN-NW-5

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