#8 Monkey Wrench, Vintage/Antique 1869 A.G.COES & Co. Worcester, Mass, USA. 12″.

Aury Gates Coes & Co. Aury Gates Coes was born in 1817 and died in 1875. His company made wrenches starting in 1869 in Worcester, Mass. Aury was formerly part of L. & A. G. Coes which sold Monkey wrenches that his brother Lauring had invented in 1840. Previous wrenches had needed two hands to operate. The sons of A.G. continued the business after his death until changing the name to Coes Wrench Co. in 1881 or 1885 (sources differ). The original company mark on our 12″ Monkey Wrench is A.G.COES & Co. | WORCESTER | MASS with the name line curved. Weight is 4#. Made between 1869-1885.Our farm ownership has remained in our family through the 150 years since 1867. The monkey wrench has been part of that history for perhaps 148 of those years.

Antique A.G. Coes 12″ & 8 1/4″ Monkey Wrench 1880

Antique A. G. COES & CO. MONKEY WRENCH. Made by A. G. Coes & Co., Worcester, Massachusetts (12″). Patented July 6, 1880 & July 6, 1884 (12″). Jaws open to 2-1/8″ (12″ wrench) 8 1/2″ Jaw open to 1 1/8″.

RARE – 2 Antique COES Adjustable 12” And 10” Monkey Wrenches

Collectors items — These are the real deal. Both wrenches operate, even though the handle is not straight on the smaller one (see note below) Bigger wrench — One side says COES WRENCH CO. WORCESTER MASS U.S.A. Smaller wrench — One side says: A. G. COES, Patd DEC 26 1871 Other side says: A.G COES CO., WORCESTER MASS. *** Note that the handle on the smaller wrench is not straight. See last two photos.

Antique 10” A.G. Coes Wrench May 2, 1871 & Dec , 1875 Worcester

The Antique 10” A.G. Coes Wrench from May 2, 1871 and December, 1875 in Worcester is a rare and collectible piece of American craftsmanship. Made by A.G. Coes & CO, a reputable brand in the United States, this tool is a testament to the quality and precision of early 19th century mechanics. With its detailed craftsmanship and historical significance, this wrench is a valuable addition to any collection of antique tools or American industrial history memorabilia. Wrench has some slight rusting and pitting.

Antique A.G. Coes Monkey Wrench – 12 Inches Wood Handle – Marked ABO Worchester

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