Security stamp crimpers, bluepoint?

[Oldtuleguy]

E.j. brooks security seal crimper, I think used with rivets on utility boxes and such. Does not say bluepoint or snap on but has the suction cups.

 

[rlitman]

That works with a lead disc that seals over a braided wire. They used to be used at banks with cash bags. Probably used with lots of other stuff too.

 

[3baygarage]

Nice pick up. I was watching that. Snap On Vac Grip special for sure.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Snagged it on ebay

 

[The Cobbler]

use to see the lead disc on water ,gas & hydro meters. they have gone to a metal butterfly clamp type

 

[3baygarage]

What’s the date on that, ‘59?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I'm not saying this is the case, but remember that the Vacuum-Grip pattern was owned by Forged Steel Products, and although they were the OEM for Snap-on, they continued making their own pliers - with the exact same grips, through the mid 50's, even after 1949, when they were finally "bought" by Snap-on. (Quotes because the relationship was always a little funky, with Forged Steel Products helping to bail Snap-on out when they were in financial straits in the late 20's, becoming a Blue-Point factory, and their founder became the President of Snap-on!) I don't know if they made pliers for others though. And if that is 1959, then almost certainly "pure" Snap-on at that time.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Has what looks like a 49 date code

 

[tym]

Has what looks like a 49 date code

That's what it looks like to me too.