On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:48:43 -0400, Leon Fisk
wrote:

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Here is another website that will provide you with a bit
more information:

http://www.datamp.org/displayPatent....444&typeCode=0

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and read the
description text.

A bit more info from an auction page:

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"0710. WM. HJORTH JAMESTOWN N.Y. - PAT DEC 15, 1896 - - 6"
Earliest model of the combination wrench and pliers (with
wire cutter, screwdriver, and tack puller) advertised as
"The Lightning Wrench". Patented by John F. Tiner ,
Sutherland Springs, Texas. Bright nickel-plate on this hard
to find smallest size. (not in Schulz, see Cope pg 168)

0711. WM. HJORTH JAMESTOWN N.Y. - - 7.25" slightly larger
model of The Lightning Wrench like above. Markings hard to
read. (not in Schulz, see Cope pg 168)

0712. WM. HJORTH JAMESTOWN N.Y. - PAT SEP. 8, 1903 - - - -
9.25" improved version of the lightning Wrench with
replaceable lower jaw inserts. Patented by Arthur W. Hjorth
of Jamestown. Minor dings, some markings hard to read) (not
in Schulz, see Cope pg 168)
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Found here, about half-way down the long page:

http://www.wrenchingnews.com/ervin-a...8/catalog.html

and from another auction page:

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1052. Lot of two:
(1.) Unmarked - - 12.25'' Hjorth Lightning Combination
Wrench with plier wrench, wire cutter, nail puller, pry bar.
Patented by (on 9-8-1903) and mfg. by Arthur Hjorth of
Jamestown NY.
(2.) WM HJORTH & CO. - JAMESTOWN, NY - PAT SEPT. 8, 1903 - -
9.25" Hjorth Lightning Combination Wrench like above but
with replaceable lower jaw insert.
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Found he

http://www.wrenchingnews.com/nail-au...7/catalog.html

You can try searching some more. Try using something like:

hjorth lightning wrench

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Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b
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