Multi-Tool Service Wrench (Antique Machinery Tool)
Unknown (Likely an Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer like John Deere, International Harvester, or Oliver) • Antique Farm / Industrial Equipment Tool
Toy Category
Tool (Not a toy; Antique Implement)
Year Released
Circa 1900-1940
Condition
Fair to Good - Shows significant surface oxidation (rust), pitting, and age-related patina. Structurally sound with no visible cracks in the casting.
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $45.00 USD
Description
A flat, multi-functional wrench featuring various sized open-ended notches and a central square drain plug or valve socket. Designed for the maintenance of tractors, plows, or stationary steam/gas engines. It is often mistaken for a toy or puzzle due to its unique silhouette.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $45.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$20.00 - $35.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard issue service tool included with machinery; likely USA manufacture
Model Number
N/A - Casting marks potentially obscured by oxidation
Toy Type
Cast iron or forged steel multi-opening open-end wrench
Toy Condition
Fair to Good - Shows significant surface oxidation (rust), pitting, and age-related patina. Structurally sound with no visible cracks in the casting.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging - Loose item
Rarity & Significance
Common industrial antique. While not a toy, it is highly collectible among 'wrench hobbyists' and antique farm equipment enthusiasts for its unusual 'dog bone' or 'jagged' profile.
Special Features
Multiple built-in gauge sizes for hexagonal and square nuts; center square drive hole for fluid plugs.
Notable Variations
Similar patterns were produced by numerous agricultural brands; specific identification usually requires a visible embossed part number or logo.