« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Can't find any patent info on this one  (Read 1172 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Plyerman

  • CONTRIBUTOR
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1649
  • Northern Michigan
Can't find any patent info on this one
« on: January 21, 2017, 04:17:13 PM »
Combination ice tongs, ice hatchet, and pick. Obtuse as all heck to operate. I'm sure a lot of fingers were pinched, and curse words were uttered while trying to use this crazy thing. Only markings on it are CAST STEEL on the face of the hatchet, and L.T. SEAVER BOSTON PAT APD FOR along the handle. I've searched a bit, but haven't been able to locate the patent. (Maybe one was never issued?)  Only thing I found was an 1879 directory of Boston that listed a "Seaver, Luther T. manufacturer of ice tools."










Logged
My friends call me Bob. My wife calls me a lot worse.

Offline Northwoods

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1901
Re: Can't find any patent info on this one
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2017, 07:37:30 PM »
Holy cow!  What a tool!
Logged
The ORIGINAL Northwoods.

Offline lptools

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3094
Re: Can't find any patent info on this one
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2017, 08:58:49 AM »
Very cool, nice find!!!!!! Regards, Lou
Logged
Member of PHARTS-  Perfect Handle Admiration, Restoration and Torturing Society

Offline Yadda

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1865
Re: Can't find any patent info on this one
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2017, 11:18:11 AM »
Definitely looks like a northern states tool.  Not much need for those down south except in ice houses.
Logged
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »