Rare crescent wrench?...mystery

[madavis]

I would appreciate any info about the possible rarity and value of this Crescent Tool wrench. From my findings it was introduced in October 1958 as the "Crestolock" Model ACL110 (8", 10", and 12"). The mystery is, my wrench has no model number....the only possible date identifier is the letter "Z" near the end of the handle. Any thoughts are welcome, thanks!

 

[welehu]

I have an 8" with a # 2 at the bottom and no part number. I,too would like to know more about it. I don't know why they stopped making them. They work great and I use mine all the time. I am very protective of this tool tho.

 

[Acacia]

Is anything written on the handle on the reverse side?

Does it have the scale markings on the jaw like in this ad?
http://books.google.com/books?id=QS...d=0CBYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=+crestolock&f=false

 

[Danglerb]

I think the original posters was referring to the "lock" on the adjust.

 

[madavis]

There are no markings on the jaws....it's possible they've been worn off through usage. The handle markings are: "12 IN. FORGED CRESTOLOY STEEL MADE IN U.S.A. PAT.PEND." on one side, and on the other side: "MFD. BY CRESCENT TOOL CO. JAMESTOWN, N.Y.", and then a single letter "N" near the end of the handle.

 

[baldytooltime]

There are no markings on the jaws....it's possible they've been worn off through usage. The handle markings are: "12 IN. FORGED CRESTOLOY STEEL MADE IN U.S.A. PAT.PEND." on one side, and on the other side: "MFD. BY CRESCENT TOOL CO. JAMESTOWN, N.Y.", and then a single letter "N" near the end of the handle.

Here’s a pic of your 10” cousin.

 

[baldytooltime]

1959 Ad