Cool wrench / bird art?

[02superduty]

Don't know what to call this wrench, it was giving to me in a lot of tools over 5 years ago. The guy was a heavy truck mechanic in the 60's & 70's. I did not know him. Either way I sold probably over 600 wrenches over the years and never seen one like this. Measures 6 1/8" long, opening is 1 1/4". It is marked 23. Any ideas on what it is. My guess is some guy made it on his down time.

 

[woody 73]

I must admit it is very cool would I kill an old vintage tool, not really my cup of tea. As to the maker not even a guess on my part.

A link you might enjoy:

http://empressofdirt.net/garden-art-made-from-old-tools/

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Well, I can't see a purpose for the "ring neck" other than grip, but otherwise it would seem to be functionally similar to a short structural or spud wrench. The jaw is awfully wide for a spud wrench though. The artwork is neat.

 

[Rileysan]

A pump/line wrench that was modified into art. Not sure who the original manufacturer is, but it's pretty cool!

Brian

 

[02superduty]

Thanks guys. It rests on top of my box and that is where it will stay.
John

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Yeah, a neat wall hanger for sure...