Wm Johnson Newark NJ Trowel

[Frenchy23]

Found this old Wm Johnson Newark, NJ trowel at an estate sale yesterday and was wondering if anyone knew the approximate age of it?
From what I've read, they sold the company to CS Osborne in 1938, so I'd guess this shovel was made some time prior to 1938
On another note, I'm surprised how well the shovel blade has held up over the years apart from the wood handle

 

[RTM]

Hmm, DAT says the name went until 1957. Need to dig a bit more.

I think WVaMark might have missed something, or a typo, as these guys were still here in 1953

https://books.google.com/books?id=D...KEwjPsYWx1e3tAhXRqZ4KHbRMDAs4ChDoATACegQIBxAC

Another book says the buy out was 1958, but too tired to go drag it out. Will give Mark some othoughts later.

Here’s another source, not quite current with the event.

https://books.google.com/books?id=o...age&q=osborne buy johnson newark 1958&f=false

Stupid snippet view:
Hardware Age v183 issues 1-7 p 136 from 1959 reports the Osborne of Harrison NJ buyout of Wm Johnson of Newark NJ.

Enough for tonight, will ping Woody later too, since he had the trowel article too.

DAT, Directory of American Toolmakers , pre 1900

 

[woody 73]

I thought maybe this might help you out:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=300881&highlight=johnson