> Gotta mention, my favorite wrench is a spring-jawed wrench stamped 14 
> (about the length when fully opened - the top jaw is the adjustable) 
> - by spring-jawed I mean that the head pivots and tightens as you 
> apply pressure and it has been a blessing at times in removing 
> stubborn parts - and from what I can make out is marked "WALWORTH 
> MFG. OC." (yes OC. someone messed up the die) "BOSTON, U.S.A." That 
> is pretty easy to make out.  Above that I can see other lettering     
>    "S?LL????????NGR" then under that looks to be "PAT. ~ (OCT.) 1882" 
>  The month is very difficult to make out and the date may be 1862 but 
> I would say 1882.  Anybody?  It too has numerical stamps, this one on 
> the lower jaw.
>
> Anyway,
> Happy Galooting,
> Ken
>

Answering my own question...

http://www.datamp.org/displayPatent.php?number=262263&type=UT&country=US

TinyURL:

http://tinyurl.com/y5gyuj

I'm guessing what is missing says "STILLSON"... ?SOMETHING?  Then the 
PAT. AUG 1882.

The picture is missing the rear leaf-spring.  And unfortunately mine 
doesn't have that beautiful handle!

Happy Galooting,
Ken

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