"PERFECT" hog ringing pliers

[cgw2also]

 Found these at a flea market couple weeks ago and haven't been able to come up with much info on them. Found the Patent document and an advertisement page from a paper of the era and that's been it. Does anyone out there have any knowledge of Brown & Dewey in Ottawa Illinois, how long in business, were they taken over by another company, etc.? I also got a vintage box of Decker Fish Hook Rings which work perfectly in these pliers. I've seen the regular type of hog rings and pliers and sold a nice pair of New Britain P-80 pliers recently but have not ever seen this type before. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Newbie Charlie
(NOT a farm boy apparently)

[Plyerman]

You are doing pretty good to have found the patent and an old advertisement, with a date. That's usually about the most I can hope for when tracking down old tool info.

That being said, this old ad I found is slightly different than the one you posted. It lists Chambers, Bering, and Quinlan Co. as the manufacturer. Google that name and you get all sorts of hits.

[mvwcnews]

Looks like Decker in Keokuk was making hog rings to be used with the "Perfect" hog ringer.  The firm is still in business (http://www.deckermfg.com/about-us/ ) making hog rings.

[oldgoaly]

They sold more than one cause I found one in my radio pile and wondered what heck is that doing in here? It's still out there by the door.