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Thanks very much for the suggestions. Asset tag sounds plausible.

I found a local ad of a Morgan #140 for sale. Really good shape. I noticed that the seller blocked off in the pic a square part under MORGAN CHICAGO. This particular Morgan appears to be newer production. Does any one have any idea what could possibly be hiding under that gray square? And...

Mystery solved. It is a "valve spring lifter" then rather than a compressor. It compresses the spring by lifting it against the block. Thank you gentlemen, Bob15 and Mechanical Noise! It's pretty amazing that the original box survived in that ebay posting. I also found a version of the same...

Thanks SS Dave! Good point. The ratcheting lock prevents the pliers from closing, not from opening. Perhaps they were made for some rare one of a kind application? I'm going to keep them and use for brakes change to push back the brake caliper piston. Place them between two old pads and then...

Thank you Pugglewuggle! I'm googling images of "valve spring compressor pliers" and these and fancy variations of these come up.

Thank you Didit! That was quick.

Help identify mystery pliers [SOLVED!] I've never seen a tool like this. No markings, no numbers. Made of stamped steel. They feel sturdy, show signs of use, but keep original shape and condition. The ratcheting works well. I picked these for a dollar. With the ratcheting I will be using them...

This is my today's CL acquisition. $40 cash for American Scale vise 4 inch in great condition. A nice restoration project and later a gift to a nephew.

Thank you very much! The seller posted just this one picture and no description. Will post more pics if I buy it today.

Could anyone identify this vise from the picture? Thanks in advance