Posted 7 years ago
DivingDoug
(13 items)
Another auction item. Again, not sure what this is. Possibly some type of blacksmithing tool for bending sheet metal but the cuts on the ends on one jaw versus the holes in the other don't make sense.
There also were apparently two other parts that were secured to the one jaw as the base piece of something is still secured a few inches from each end but is clearly broken away.
The jaws are about 18" wide and the handles extend about 28" up and have a side to side offset but that could just from abuse or something.
It's all iron and the hinge joint operates surprisingly smooth.
Any insight again is appreciated.
Thanks.... Doug
I could see that. Any idea why the ends of the jaws are made as they are?
Does yours have the two places where something else was attached?
Thanks.... Doug
Are the holes threaded ? Putting screws in the holes would act as depth stops for bending the metal .
No, the holes are not threaded. Thinking perhaps the missing piece(s) that were once attached to the one jaw maybe interacted with them?
Have since been able to search for vintage seam crimpers though have not seen one with this specific design. I know though that many iron tools of this time period were local or regional and so designs would likely vary.
That being said, I am not really clear on what time frame this would likely be from. Late 19th, early 20th century?