4-inch Unbranded "Jamestown, NY" "Made In USA" Adjustable Wrench (who made it?)

[JaredP]

Is anyone able to positively identify the maker/brand of this 4-inch Crescent-style adjustable wrench? It says "Jamestown, N.Y." on one side and "Made In U.S.A." on the other side. There is no maker or brand name on it. I say Crescent-style because while it was made in Jamestown (former home of Crescent Tool Company) there were other manufacturers of adjustable wrenches in Jamestown such as Proto, Wm Hjorth & Co, Jamestown Metalsmiths, JP Danielson, and others.

Based on new information from someone who worked at the Crescent Tool Co Jamestown factory and spoke with old timers while working there, It's very possible this was made by Crescent Forging (Tool) Co in their early years (1903 or 1907-1910) when they possibly only used a "Jamestown, NY" and "Made In USA" stamp before they started using a "Crescent" or "Crescent Tool Co" stamp in addition to.

I am still investigating this possibility. Any additional information to help figure out the manufacturer of this specific adjustable wrench and any other details about it would be great! I have searched advertisements, catalogs, books, Alloy Artifacts, and other resources. This is where it's gotten me to with information. Thanks!

 

[JaredP]

Update: I emailed Apex Tool Group (current owner of Crescent Tool brand) regarding this adjustable wrench with Jamestown, NY on it but no brand name. They replied to me with information about Pearl Johnson, who made the first tools in Jamestown, NY. While Pearl died before the first known adjustable wrenches were made, I wonder if his tool-making business was kept going. I also wonder if the lesser-known Johnson Wrench Company formerly on Taylor Street Jamestown, NY is related to Pearl Johnson. I'm not sure if they sent me a lead on Pearl Johnson because they know something I don't or if it's just a guess.

 

[four.cycle]

^ That's amazing you got any response at all. Usually (as @Private Lugnutz pointed out in another thread) inquiries sent to the new "conglomerate" owners of old tool manufacturers are generally fruitless pursuits.

 

[psu8865]

I have a Hjorth- the "Jamestown" on it has the period spaced further away from the N at the end and a different screw- much smaller.

 

[Hohn]

I've been to Jamestown a couple times-- ate at the cafe across from the big Lucy Vitameatavegamin mural.