Lowell No. 21

[woody 73]

Some models had the 1st Pat'D # only 1,777,76 and some models like mine had a second set of Pat'D #'s 2,003,346 (A Pat'D Date of 1935) for a longer handle model.

I would call the one with only the 1st Pat'D # the 1st Generation 1916 up to 1935. and my best guess anything after 1935 to be a second Generation Wrench.

http://www.google.com/patents/US1177764

http://www.datamp.org/patents/search/advance.php?pn=1177764&id=44183&set=1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_Corporation

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unusual-End...590?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c467bfae

 

[dutchgray]

Now that's a ratchet, I hate to think how much its original owner laid out for it in real terms.

 

[woody 73]

Before I forget, the one for sale on E-bay is not mine; and one more link to look at:

http://www.lowellcorp.com/about.html

Hope you enjoy the post.

 

[Bull]

Wow, that is a mighty clean example, Woody!

 

[woody 73]

Bull thanks I found that old ratchet under a pile of old tools and I had to save it from any future rust for the next generation to enjoy.

Just wait for my next post, I am gathering some more information for the next ratchet, only it was made in 1976, having trouble finding if the company is still in business.