Old ratchets

[t4runner]

Hi
I dont know if this is the right place for this question. I just came into a few ratchets. Im not to sure of their history and any help would be appreciated. They are a
Bonny 1/2 drive #4098
Walden 3/8 drive #4051
J.H. Willaims super ratchet 3/8 drive #B51
Thanks for any help in advance

 

[JeremyManning]

check out alloyartifacts.com for info on the companies and ratchets

 

[SCscoutguy]

That model Walden ratchet is kind of rare. I have only seen two examples of it.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122348

 

[Gort the giant robot]

One might say they are a form of art. Very easy on ones eyes. Tools nowadays just all look the same.

Gort who has a tool fetish.

 

[camarotoolman]

worth $10 to 15 each on a good day. No hot sellers there.

 

[davesnothere]

Let me know if you want to sell the walden.

 

[SCscoutguy]

worth $10 to 15 each on a good day. No hot sellers there.

That particular Walden ratchet brings upwards of $40-$50 on ebay and here in the classifieds. It is a pretty rare model.

 

[barcalo]

That Walden is really cool. I like it a lot. I have a 1/4 of that Williams and it is damn well made.

 

[Steevo]

I have a 1/2" version of the superratchet you have there, and its a great tool.

 

[t4runner]

Thanks for the replies. I was hoping some one could tell me the age of theses ratchets.

 

[930dreamer]

Alloy Artifacts shows the Walden #4050 only.

 

[Jarhead0408]

I've got the same Bonney, very sturdy ratchet.

Also have a similar Walden but doggone the head on yours is deep!

 

[t4runner]

I took it apart to clean it and it has twice the amount of gear teeth contact as my 3/8's snap-on ratchet.

 

[Andylad]

I have a 3/8 Williams B51A, i was wondering about its age myself?