Vintage 20th Century Lowentraut Adjustable Combination Multi Tool Brace Wrench
This is a most unusual tool
The functions noted in the specifications include monkey wrench, pipe wrench, screwdriver, "S" wrench, carpenter's brace, bench vise, glass cutter
The 20TH CENTURY / PAT. MAY 21, 1901 brace wrench has. "P. LOWENTRAUT MFG.CO. NEWARK N.J. and "TERRITORIES FOR SALE BY S.J.JOHNSTON, LEESBURG,VA". stamped on opposite sides of the fixed jaw
The head, quill and back portion of the frame is removable and the knob can be loosened to adjust the position of the handle in regard to the wrench shank
In this configuration, either side of the jaws can be used depending on whether you are using it as a monkey or pipe wrench
Does not have brace handle, so a lower price
CONDITION
Good
Good
Clean wood handle
The head piece nickel plating shows rust spots
No other issues noted
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