Need help in identifying this old blacksmith vise

[BoiseBullDog]

Purchased a couple of old post vises while in SLC. The larger one is a 5.5” jaw Indian Chief.

The 4.5” is perplexing. No other markings other than 1902 and 60 on the dynamic arm. There is a 7 stamped on the inside of both jaws. Nothing on the mounting plate but there is a 3 on the underside. Thoughts?

 

[Mintgrun]

I did a google image search using [1902 blacksmith's post vise diamond logo] and got lucky. I found a short thread on another forum that suggests that the letters inside the diamond are VW&WH Co.. They say that means it was distributed by the Van Wagoner & Williams Hardware Co..

Here is that thread.

Help identify post vise

Dear leg masters in need your help to identify my new Vise, it has 1911 and 60 on, I don't even know how to determine the size,here are some pics. Thank you in advance for the help

www.iforgeiron.com

 

[BoiseBullDog]

Thanks @Mintgrun. Good info. Not sure if it’s definitive to the actual manufacturer or distributor. I believe there was a list of manufacturers for these vises somewhere on here….I’ll see what I can dig up.