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The tools shown below have not been attributed to a maker.

Agricultural Orphan Spanners

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The spanners and wrenches are ordered numerically then alpa

 

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Item Description

Orphan DOE no maker ID apart from a a logo of a flag with a chicken holding it. See enlarged pictorial at right. Feedback from Roland: It might be submarine related., but looks like an early Armstrong Stevens logo.
Source: Ozwrenches
Orphan malleable multi spanner no marks at all, looks like an old mower spanner.
Double ended ribbed spanner marked "3"

Source: Ozwrenches
Double ended cast iron spanner marked "4F" 14" (360mm)

Source: Ozwrenches
Double ended cast iron spanner marked "5F" 6" (150mm)

Source: Ozwrenches
Double ended ribbed spanner marked "10"

Source: Ozwrenches
# jawed cast spanner marked "10H" or possibly "H01"
Source: Ozwrenches

DOE marked "13"

Possibly Mitchell & Co - catalogue listing as confirmation needed

Source: RO

SOE marked "20"

Source: RO

Socket spanner marked "37 D219" IM (I over M  stands for Illinois Malleable Iron Co)

Source: Ozwrenches
Cast ribbed double ender marked "44", thought to be a Clyde Engineering spanner, but no listing found yet.

Source: Ozwrenches
S Shaped combination spanner / Sq socket only marked "45"

Source: Ozwrenches
This looks like an Oliver wrench, but is marked 51 and S in circle.

Source: Ozwrenches

Large cast spanner ~ 14" long only marked 52

source Joe C

ROE marked "67"

Source: Ozwrenches

SOE / hex bung end

Source: RO

Malleable DOE marked "106W" or perhaps "M901"

Source: Ozwrenches

Multi opening spanner, looks like early motorbike raised numbers "113 5378"

Malleable DOE marked "218"

Source: Ozwrenches

MOE marked "231"

Source: RO

SOE marked "255"

Source: RO

Spanner stamped 298

Crowfoot marked "0298

Source: RO

Small flat S shaped SOE marked "322 JWS 86"

Source: Ozwrenches

Cast iron spanner marked 417, 9 inches long

Source: Ozwrenches

Hub socket numbered 778 E1
Source: Ozwrenches

Orphan DOE numbered 1200 S2. Looks like a Greens mower spanner, info needed.
Source: Ozwrenches

Non Sparking Spanner with 3 openings and a screwdriver, marked 1,2,3,4. Approx 8inches long.

Info provided by Stan Schulz, Editor Missouri Valley Wrench Club Newsletter:
"Many examples of this wrench are marked "RITTER" (in raised letters) - a company that makes dental equipment including chairs. The Company was founded in the 19th Century. The wrench is a RITTER chair adjustment wrench".

Source: Ozwrenches

Small Malleable spanner marked 1728

Source: Ozwrenches

Marked "2115"

Source: RO

Large hub spanner marked "2272" It has the Herbrand mark: H in diamond also

Source: Ozwrenches

DOE marked 2352 in raised numbers
Source: Ozwrenches
Cast Spanner marked 2365
Source: Ozwrenches
Two Open ended spanners, hot stamped "2830" and
Source: Ozwrenches "3640"
Shearer-3006.jpg Large DOE marked only "3006" This may be a Shearer spanners as it is in the same number series as some of theirs, Catalogue listing required
Cast Iron Socket numbered 3232, no info
Source: Ozwrenches
Bicycle Multi spanner stamped "4125"
Source: Ozwrenches

Small Flat spanner marked 5458, approx 6 in long

Source: Ozwrenches

DOE deeply hot stamped 5575

Large flat Cast malleable spanner marked "7631"

Source: RO

orphan ROE marked 7582
Source: Ozwrenches
DOE stamped 8261
Source: Ozwrenches
DOE with raised numbes 8432
Source: Ozwrenches

Unusual Cast spanner markd "9140", approx 11 inches long.

Source: Ozwrenches

Small spanner, possibly motorbike, maker unknown. Marked 11285 3-1/2 BHP

Source: Ozwrenches

Ring spanner "11897" -  looks like Perkins or Ford, need a reference
Source: Ozwrenches
Doube O/E cranked spanner Marker "15978 2400"
Source: Ozwrenches
16619A-3.jpg Hub spanner maked 16619A-3, hex and octagonal box ends, small loge looks like GD in a circle.
Source: Ozwrenches
Hook Spanner with Pins on the back face numbered 18355-41
Source: Ozwrenches

Fire hydrant or similar hooked ring spanner with other features. Marked 20024 B

Source: Ozwrenches

21065.jpg Multi opening Hub wrench numbered 21065
Source: Ozwrenches
SOE, thick flat spanner stamped number 30223
Source: Ozwrenches
Orphan Double ring numbered 39653 – no maker, looks like mororbike or motorcar related, info needed.
Source: Ozwrenches

T Socket marked "040212" may also be "040272"

Identified: " Wrench, shaft plug in Repair Parts List for Allis-Chalmers Repair Parts List Model HD 7 track type tractor"

Source: RO

Large SOE marked "040736"

Source: Ozwrenches

0606078-C4.jpg DOE numbered 0606078 C4 / 26 x 29 (mm). Approx 13" long, looks like an AP series IHC but not so marked. Metric jaws 26 x 29mm..

Source: Ozwrenches

DOE marked A2 - 20 over 4 / M FOSTER Feedback from Roland: 

Believe this to be a Cable Gland connector spanner, A2-20 where A1,A2 etc refers to Metal type used in its manufacture and 20 for 20mm size. The 4 is likely the model type. It’s probably Electrical component, on the web there are electrical manufacturing companies in UK and USA named M FOSTER.

Source: Ozwrenches

A2.jpg Deeply ridged Cast Spannern numbered A.2  thought to be a Shearer spanner -info required. Sizes are in WW.
It appears to be part of a set with the A3 below.
Deeply ridged Cast Spannern numbered A.3 thought to be a Shearer spanner -info required. See also A.2 above.
MOE Malleable spanner impressed A7

Cranked spanner marked "AFS"

Thought to be a fire sprinkler fitting spanner

Source: RO

Cast spanner marked A & P  No5 (possibly Aveling & Porter)

Source: Ozwrenches

Small, crudely made metric spanner marked "A.T. S.Y.T."

Source: Ozwrenches

A range of Spanners look like these two, only marked with letter B in heavy raised lettering.
Who is this: Bamfords?, Bollinder? info or suggestions required.

Hub spanner marked only "B.V" 14 inches long, hex end is 2-3/8 in AF.

Source: Ozwrenches

Herbrand DOE marked B-8520
Source: Ozwrenches

Small brass SOE marked "BARNES"

Source: RO

BI&HCLtd.jpg DOE 13' long, stamped with letters "B.I.&H.C.Ltd,  26"

Research from Roland:
B.I.&H.C. Ltd  is  British Insulated & Helsby Cable Co Ltd They started in 1882 in Britain as British Insulated Wire. In 1902 British Insulated Wire merged with Telegraph Manufacturing company of Helsby, and became British Insulated & Helsby Cables Ltd..
They had a huge history in Australia, from first phones in 1914 for Australian Post Office, many major projects in the 1920's, Submarine Cable under Sydney Harbour Bridge, Port Kembla,  Newport Power Station etc ... Lots of local council Electricity cableing...
Source: Ozwrenches

Marked "BRITOOL No 68898A"

Source: Ozwrenches

Approx 9 inches long SOE marked BSA" heavily stamped onto heavily eroded boiler plate

Source: Ozwrenches

Blacksmith made S Shaped blacksmith made spanner marked B.T.C. in several places, approx 12 in long.

Source: Ozwrenches

Large malleable Iron spanners, multi openings, incised letters C & Co D35. info required.
Forged DOE marked C34077 and the staffordshire knot with VBW (Vaughan Bros of Willenhall)
CastSteel.jpg This is thought to be a Gibbins spanner  - we have a similar spanner with lettering " G GIBBINS CAST STEEL" - and this one can be seen that the lettering is to the side which suggest that the Gibbins lettering was removes, but the rest was not repositioned.

Small SOE marked "C.D." Material looks to be one of the Non Sparking alloys.

Source: RO

Large DOE marked "COOK & SONS"

Source: Ozwrenches

Marked "CROWN" on both sides, 8 inches long

Source: Ozwrenches

Lightweight Malleable spanners marked with initials CS & ES. other initials seen also, info required
Source: Ozwrenches
DS.jpg Lightweight Malleable spanners marked with initials DS. Other initials seen also, looks to be part of the set above, info required
Source: D Symons
Cast Iron Socket labled CSP CO 1
Source: Ozwrenches

Cast iron spanner marked D25, 9 inches long, thought to be by Mitchell or Harvey

Source: Ozwrenches

Combination open and hook spanner marked"D33219"

Source: Ozwrenches

11 inch multi opening malleabloe spanner, only marked "D" / dot, dash "

Info required

Source: Ozwrenches

SOE marked "DD210"

Source: RO

Forged spanner marked "DW"

Source: Ozwrenches

Cast iron socket , 4 inches long marked "E5288F" The numbers remind one of Caterpillar, but a listing has not been found.

Source: Ozwrenches

Large Key Wrench Stamped "E.J. suggestions?
Source: Ozwrenches
Lightweight Malleable spanners marked with initials CS & ES. other initials seen also, info required
Source: Ozwrenches
A series of Malleable spanners with maker (possibly) EHLIS, each numbered such as RD 621 in the top example, info required.
Source: Ozwrenches
Ewbank made washing mangles long ago, carpet sweepers and modern vacuum cleaners in recent times.
Source: Ozwrenches
Multi jawed flat spanner with ridged edges marked F16 or perhaps F1G
Source: Ozwrenches

Cast Iron spanner with the words "FABRE VAISON" in raised letters in a depressed rectangle . Also markeds "PS" near one end. Notes from Roland:  "FABRE VAISON" in raised letters in a depressed rectangle . Also markeds "PS" near one end.
(Ulysee)FABRE et Fille of VAISON(Vaucluse) la Romaine, France is a long time Company in the Food Industry. They manufactured special instruments in past for Horticulture, Viticulture etc.  Early machines were Pulverisatuers (Sprayers). An early example is on delcampe.net on the web. "PS" is the acronym used in France for Pulverisatuers. I'd say spanner is for one of these machines. 
Source: Ozwrenches

FD&CoLd.jpg 15" DOE marked F D & Co Ld
Source: Ozwrenches

Large DOE Marked "F. H & Co" Back has metric and imperial sizes marked 42(mm) 1(inch WW) x 20(mm) 7/16(inch WW). There is also an imprint of a maker consisting of a 8 toothed cogwheel. Someone may know this mark. The disparity of jaw sizes is like the Ferguson tractor wrench.

Source: Ozwrenches

S Shaped Spanner with the brand FALCON near each jaw on the stem.

 Source: Ozwrenches
Axle nut spanner stamped "F. M & Co" plus a crown pictorial.

Source: Ozwrenches

Cast iron spanner wrench marked G64. It is identical to the "Cockshutt AA" wrench. Any info welcomed

Source: Ozwrenches

Marked G254, 10.5 inches long.

Could this be a Cockshutt wrench?

Source: Ozwrenches

Large cast iron spanner ~15" long, marked GC83

Source Joe C.

Wheel lug spanner marked GY 212
Source: Ozwrenches
Malleable iron wrench marked H22

Source: Ozwrenches

Small CI spanner marked "H224"

Source: Ozwrenches

Heavy railway type spanner marked HO343, or possibly HG343"

Source: Ozwrenches

Cast iron socket, 5 inches long. Marked "H532 symbol 2." Feedback from jack S: "H532 is a Spark plug socket for 1916 - 1922 Chevrolet"

Source: Ozwrenches

Three openings spanner marker HARRIS 28-W

Source: Ozwrenches

T wrench marked "Hayes EB315"

Identified as "The tool is required when Hayes accessory wire wheels are fitted to model T Fords. I have these wheels on my 1925 Model T Roadster. One end of the cross tube fits the large locknut on the outer wheel bearing, which is threaded on the spindle. The other end of the tube is used to adjust the cone in the bearing, winding the cone in/out on the threads. The standard Model T tool will not fit inside the hub of the Hayes wheels.  The smaller end of the T shaft on the Hayes tool fits the rear axle nut. These can be really tight, hence the twist in the shaft on the tool".

Source: RO

Marked HBR deeply hot stamped, also T.B on the back. 7.5 inches long

Source: Ozwrenches

Small machinery SOE marked "HENRY HAUSER S A BIENNE" Identified as a Swiss maker of precision milling machines for watch / jewellery making.

Source: Ozwrenches

DOE spanner hot stamped HF & E. Co Ld

Source: Ozwrenches

DOE marked "13 GRUSON 13" not sure what measurements system, but much larger tham 13 mm

Source: RO

Large DOE, thick heads marked "HM22"

Source: Ozwrenches

Large hub spanner marked HS-78

Source: Ozwrenches

Oddball spanner marked "J&S" This is Jones & Shipman as far as we know ---what is it for? perhaps a machinery control spanner?

Source: Ozwrenches

 

S Shaped podger deeply stamped "J&W Ltd"

Possible ID: Johns & Waygood Ltd

Source: Dazza

J&WLtd-George-2.jpg

S Shaped podger deeply stamped "J&W Ltd" looks nearly the same as the one above

Possible ID: Johns & Waygood Ltd

Source: Ozwrenches

Straight podger deeply stamped "J&W Ltd"

Possible ID: Johns & Waygood Ltd

Source: Ozwrenches

Straight SOE deeply stamped "J&W Ltd"

Possible ID: Johns & Waygood Ltd

Source: Russell S

Blacksmith made SOE marked "H. B JACK"

Source: Ozwrenches

Small DOE marked "J.B.C"

Source: Ozwrenches

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21" podger marked "JBW"
Source: Ozwrenches

S shaped DOE marked "JD" twice on each side. Not known if John Deere, but doubtful

Source: Ozwrenches

Forged spanner . It has a maker mark - roundel with J E Co and the numbers forged in" 40-4-4"

Source: Ozwrenches

Production DOE hot stamped "J. I. T & Co"

Source: Ozwrenches

Agricultural podger marked P JOHNS

Source: Ozwrenches
Blacksmit made DOE marked P JOHNS

Source: Ozwrenches
Axle nut wrench marked JP

Source: Ozwrenches
Malleable DOE (similar to Skelton wrenches) marked  K & Co W 2980

Source: Ozwrenches
Malleabe Iron Adjustable wrench almost identical to the IHC 788 wrench, but this one is marked K65, K66.
Need some detective work on this one.


Source: Ozwrenches
Malleable / Cast spanner marked K533. Thought to be by Lightning Implements & Fruit Graders, but not found in listings so far.

Source: Ozwrenches

Vintage Whitworth spanner Marked "K2411"

Source: Ozwrenches

KAKakstai.jpg Wagon wrench marked "K.M.Kikstai"
Source: Ozwrenches
DOE spanner with raised letters KTK4

Source: Ozwrenches

Hook Spanner marked "LAWTON TOWMOTOR" 

Notes from Roland:  
LAWTON TOWMOTOR is a Fork Lift Truck. Manufactured by J.A.Lawton & Sons, Adelaide, SA. Agent for American TOWMOTOR Corp.

See TROVE / Wed Dec 1952 / Page 4 / (NSW:1842-1954 Sydney Morning Herald) for large detailed advertisement.

Source: RO

6inch DOE, looks like Motorbike related, marked "LS & Co"

Source: Ozwrenches

Cast Malleable Iron DOE marked "M.28"

Source: Ozwrenches

M58 Malleable spanner. It comes with other numbers. This one has been identified in a parts list for a Coldwell Lawn Mower

Multi ended spanner marked M1801.

Source: Ozwrenches

Double ring spanner marked M-3127
Source: Ozwrenches
Hub wrench numbered M4430, octagonal openings

Source: Ozwrenches
Single ended hub wrench numbered M6023 octagonal opening

Source: Ozwrenches
Orphan Cast iron spanners clearly marked MATADOR / PS 23 – who is this Matador?

Source: Ozwrenches
Malleable wrench similar to Mckay 184 type, marked “M.B.R. / MELBOURNE”

Roland believes this is MILK BOTTLES RECOVERY Ltd, Market St, Sth Melbourne. 1930 - 1970. The made Milk Bottles, distributed, collected, cleaned and redistributed to farms and dairies under govt. contracts. 

There are references in trove using M.B.R Ltd. Examples of MBR Milk Bottles in Victorian Collections Museum.

Source: Ozwrenches

Large S spanner marked M.C.Q. on both sides.

Source: Ozwrenches

Small flat spanner marked MECANICAR with metric jaws 18, 12.

Source: Ozwrenches

Blacksmith made buggy wrench marked "S. MERRIGAN"

Source: Ozwrenches

M-GasCo.jpg

Large DOE deeply stamped "M. Gas. Co " the M is uncertain as it is poorly struck but looks like a partial M.

Possible ID: Metropolitan Gas Co.
Roland believes this is METROPOLITAN GAS COMPANY, Flinders St Melbourne, established in 1878 after a merger of small gas companies. The Company ended in 1950 when taken over by Gas and Fuel Corporation Victoria (G&FC) by Govt buying up Gas utilities. Source: Ozwrenches

Long Podger marked MG Co - could it be "McCalman Garde?"

Source: Ozwrenches

DOE marked MH Co... Massey Harris?

Source: Ozwrenches

Malleable Cast Iron spanner marked "M.M.F.Co"

Source: RO

Mosz-1151-Rima-45-41.jpg Spanner marked MOSZ 1151 Rima 45 x 41mm
Source: Ozwrenches
Mosz-orphan.jpg Spanner marked MOSZ 1151 Rima 17 x 14mm
Source: Ozwrenches
MRCoS12.jpg DOE spanner marked "STEEL MR Co S12"
Source: Ozwrenches

Flat spanner marked "MTO Co"

Source: RO

Cast wrench 3 openings, numbered N 301

Source: Ozwrenches
S shaped DOE Spanner marked C H Nicholl & Co DUNDEE. Some suggestion that mangles with the name have been seen. confirmation required


Source: Ozwrenches
S shaped SOE Spanner marked C H Nicholl & Co DUNDEE. Some suggestion that mangles with the name have been seen. confirmation required


Source: Ozwrenches
Malleable / Cast two jaw spanner marjed J.N, thought to be Joseph Nicholson listing evidence required

Source: Ozwrenches
Malleable / Cast three jaw spanner marjed J.N, thought to be Joseph Nicholson listing evidence required

Source: Ozwrenches

Cart / axle spanner marked "J OSWALD Jnr"

Source: Ozwrenches

large SOE marked OTC on both sides

Source: Ozwrenches

Multi opening spanner marked P161

Source: Ozwrenches
Hub hook spanner marked PA

Source: Ozwrenches
Cast double ended bed spanner marked P&S - Bed spanner? Silo spanner?
Source: Ozwrenches

Vintage Whitworth spanner impressed "W K & C Peace" over a pictorial dove eagle and below that "Sheffield" Peace also made adjustable F wrenches. From Roland: William Kirby and Charles Peace Manufactured tools at the Eagle Works, Sheffield.  Later part of SSP. The Trade Mark is an pictorial Eagle (Not a Dove)

Source: Ozwrenches

PearceWH.jpg Small Single ender marked W H Pearce, hot stamped lettering
Source: Ozwrenches
DOE marked Q4021 on the larger jaw

Source: Ozwrenches
R359-c.jpg Large DOE deeply incised "R359", 14 " long
Source: Ozwrenches
Thick flat spanner marked R4023

Source: Ozwrenches

Axle spanner marked "RD & Co"

Source: Ozwrenches

Reck-DRP.jpg German Double ended box wrench marked "RECK / DRP"
from Roland: This is Probably a spanner of the RECK group of companies. 
D.R.P.a. on spanner is "Deutches Reichs Patent Angemeldt" (patent being sought) See Web - German Tool and BladeMakers by John Walter Source: Ozwrenches
Large C spanner, Marked RK52. There are 4 or more of these RK series , ranging from small to large.

Source: Ozwrenches

Multi spanner - looks motorbike related, marked "ROBERTS BOLTON" feedback from Roland: Robert's Patent Filling Machine Company, Bolton UKThey manufactured numerous filling machines, see https://www.boltonrevisited.org.uk/s-roberts-catalogue.html

Source: Ozwrenches

DOE marked "ROEBUCK" Is this Seers Roebuck of something else?

Source: RO

DOE marker "RWPd"
Source: Ozwrenches

Multi ended spanner, almost a Deering Pattern, marked "S.589" It also has a symbol of 3 intersecting circles.

Source: Ozwrenches

SC881A-web.jpg Octagonal Hub spanner marked "SC 881A", 10 In long
Source: Ozwrenches
Shearer.jpg A set of spanners punched out of steel plate of varying thickness. No maker marked, but they look like catalogue listings in Shearer parts lists.
Source: Ozwrenches
Shearer-3006.jpg Large DOE marked only "3006" This may be a Shearer spanners as it is in the same number series as some of theirs, Catalogue listing required
Source: Ozwrenches
Smith-T.jpg DOE marked "T.SMITH"
Source: Ozwrenches

No 4 size malleable spanner marked S O & Co

See also below

Source: Ozwrenches

No 4 size malleable spanner marked (S) O & Co

This spanner is seen with the S and without. Refer above.

Source: Ozwrenches

Boomerang shaped ring spanner marked “T262”

Source: Ozwrenches

CI DOE marked "TITAN" with a symbol beneath - is this a tractor spanner?

Source: RO

Malleable iron multispanner. Maker or implement unknown, spanner came from New Zealand.

Source: Ozwrenches

6 inch multi spanner marked V451" thought to be mower related

Source: Ozwrenches

SOE marked VIKING 01018-C Feedback from Roland: This is a Fire Sprinkler Wrench manufactured in USA.

Source: Ozwrenches

Single ended spanner, 17 inches long, open jaw 1" AF. It has a long part number W1251F114 / 5791

Source: Ozwrenches

"W A & Co" Thought to be William Angliss & Co (meatworks etc)

Source: RO

Tiny CI spanner marked WA617

Source: Ozwrenches

Walter cranked ROE 14 x 19mm

Has a serial number: "5120-12-145-3612"

Note from Allan Newton. This is a NATO Stock Number (NSN) issued by German armed forces 1970s to present

Source: Ozwrenches

Blacksmith made podger, hot stamped “W.B.Co”
Source: Ozwrenches
WBT.jpg Large lug wrench marked "WBT  1-5/16 AF"
Source: Ozwrenches
WEFA-RADEBEUL.jpg German? SOE marked "WEFA-RADEBEUL" feedback from Roland; WEFA (WFR) is the manufacturer in 'Radebuel' a town/region in South East Germany.
Source: Ozwrenches
Weston.jpg Blacksmith made S shaped  DOE marked X-Weston
Source: Ozwrenches
WHD-Co.jpg Bed spanner marked "WHD & Co"
Source: D Symons

Whitin Machine Wks, feedback from Roland: Whitin Machine Works was a textile manufacturing company in Massachusetts USA. They manufactured Cotten picker and spinning mill machines

Source: Ozwrenches

Small Flat ROE marked "WITMY PATENT" Feedback from Roland: I believe this is Cyclo Gear Company, Aston Birmingham UK, patent for bicycle derailer  1933 , 2 Speed Gear 'The Witmy', 1938See https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/cyclo_gear_company_-_the_witmy_scan_1.html

Source: RO

WKW2072.jpg Cast DOE marked "WK W 2072", 8" long
Source: Ozwrenches
WP2-a.jpg Large spanner with pivot and slot
Source D Symons
WR.jpg 18" S wrench only marked "WR" in multiple places
Source: Ozwrenches
X-LOCH-X.jpg Bicycle Multo opening dogbone spanner marked "X-LOCH-X" feedback from Roland: They are on web as Vintage ' INCA" X-LOCH-X 4" Dog Bone Bicycle Wrench, MADE IN Switzerland. 

 

Source: Ozwrenches

Agricultural spanner looks similar to the Z2 Syracuse and Z2 John Deere wrenches, but this one is unmarked

Source: Ozwrenches

12" long socket wrench, possibly agricultural, number Z185 deeply impressed. The number and colour are suggestive of Massey Harris, but we have not been able to find a reference for it. found in NZ.

Source: Ozwrenches