For the princely sum of a whole U.S. dollar, another Yankee tool followed be
home today. Wondering how old it might be. The markings on the barrel are as
follows:
"YANKEE" No. 33H
"HANDYMAN"
NORTH BROS MFG. CO.
PHILA. PA. U.S.A.
(UNDERLINE)
MADE IN UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
PAT. PENDING

The black painted handle has no markings on it, neither Yankee nor model number,
as some I have seen. The words Yankee and Handyman are in regular lettering, not
italic. The conspicuous item is the patent pending vs. a patent number. Wasn't
the concept patented by others and bought by North Brothers in the late 1800's?
Can this thing be that old? Any info appreciated.

Jack


John J. Butkus, AIA
Consulting Architect
139 Pinewood Trail
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 400-7703