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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Plyerman on January 21, 2017, 04:17:13 PM

Title: Can't find any patent info on this one
Post by: Plyerman 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."

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/Bobbys%20III/Seaver%201_zpsepf1pprg.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/Bobbys%20III/Seaver%202_zpslsnaptla.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/Bobbys%20III/1879%20Boston%20directory_zpsw8haooah.jpg)

Title: Re: Can't find any patent info on this one
Post by: Northwoods on January 21, 2017, 07:37:30 PM

Holy cow!  What a tool!

Title: Re: Can't find any patent info on this one
Post by: lptools on January 22, 2017, 08:58:49 AM

Very cool, nice find!!!!!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Can't find any patent info on this one
Post by: Yadda 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.