Name/Title
Wrench, CombinationEntry/Object ID
93-039aDescription
Metal combination pipe and monkey wrench with a wooden handle. There is a rotating cylinder above the wooden handle that adjusts the upper jaw to accomodate the size of a pipe up to 4" capacity. On the shaft that holds the upper jaw is stamped "Bemis & Call Co | 5 |". On the other side is stamped "Springfield Mass USA". On the lower jaw is stamped "NPR" which is believed to stand for the Northern Pacific Railway.
Probably belonged to Benjamin B. Turner, the donor's grandfather.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Bemis & Call Co.Date made
1855 - 1868Notes
Date: 1855-1868Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's MarkLocation
On metal partsTranscription
BEMIS & CALL CO. 5
SPRINGFIELD, MASS
N P RMaterial/Technique
EmbossedLexicon
Search Terms
Railroads, Northern Pacific RailwayDimensions
Height
1-3/4 inWidth
4-1/4 inLength
15-1/2 inDimension Notes
06-11-15 The object was measured while lying flat. rfjRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Benjamin Buckman Turner
