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The items listed here are those tools collected over the last few months. Each tool has also been integrated into the appropriate pages throughout the site.
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June 2010 Update
L – 9”, Cap lifter at the ferrule. The handle is badly burned.
L – 6-1/8” No markings.
Diameter – 5/8”, ARTIC ICE CO. INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE, KY. Reverse - KENTUCKY SALES TAX, ON 10 (CENTS) ARTIC ICE PURCHASE. Made of Brass.		Diameter – 1-1/8”, CAMERON ICE & COLD STORAGE CO. GOOD FOR 25 (CENTS) IN ICE, Reverse - C.W. LAWRENCE TREASURER. Made of Aluminum.
Note: The pre-patent item previously listed. Updating the example to properly identify the item and to add a sample with the patent number. Patent 3,290,964 Issued December 13, 1966 1” square and 1” high, Scoop-Type Ice Auger Sharpener. AUG-EZE CO MPLS MINN PAT PEND. on the arched side retaining the stone of the pre-patent item (left) and AUG-EZE CO MPLS MINN U.S. PAT NO 3290964 on patented item (right).
L – 9-5/8”, SQUEEZER, REAMER, ICE CUBE CRUSHER around the top of the tool. Kitchen combination tool to squeeze or ream the juice from fruits and to break/crush ice cubes. Small lip on the upper edge of the reamer rim to pour off the squeezed juice. The tool weighs slightly over two pounds.
Diameter – 4-3/8”, Thickness – 3/4”, An insert for a counter top juicer / ice crusher, NEW STAND???? MT JOY, PA FINE (Right) on one side along the outer edge of the inset. COARSE (Left) on the other side. I recall seeing a patent for this configuration, but unable to find it now.
L – 23”, Spread – 24”, The upper portion of the tongs and the attachment to the handle are castings. The bottom portion made of 1/4”X 3/4” flat stock. The handles are wood. The arrangement at the pivot area allows for full extension of the tong points with minimum movement of the handle.
Patent 296,126 Issued April 1, 1884 L – 15”, Spread – 11”, Handle is made of 1/4” diameter rod and the tongs made of 1/4” flat stock. No markings.
Patent 698.730 Issued April 29, 1902 L – 15-1/2”, Spread – 13-1/2” PAT APRIL 29 stamped on upper end of one tong leg. Traces of original black paint exist. The upper ends of tongs slides through slots below the handle to open the tongs. Tongs are made of 0.10” flat plate stock and the handle is cast.
Patent 296,126 Issued April 1, 1884 to David F. Burgess, of Lockport, New York. Ice-Hook The invention relates to improvements in ice-tongs: and it consists in pivoting the grappling-arms and connecting their upper ends by a spring-bail. Preferably a rod is used, which makes a strong and durable spring for grappling a block of ice.
L – 15”, Spread – 11”, Handle is made of 1/4” diameter rod and the tongs made of 1/4” flat stock. No markings.		Patent Drawing
Patent 698,730 Issued April 29, 1902 to James A. McMasters, of Kittanning, Pennsylvania Ice-Tongs This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in tongs, particularly to ice tongs. The main objective is to construct a simple, effective and inexpensive pair of tongs. The tongs have extension arms which slide through a keeper attached to the handle. The keeper is held together with rivets which have rollers to facilitate the working of the extension arms. The tongs can be operated with a single hand. To engage the block ice, one just pushes the tongs down on the block and they will open to engage the block ice.
L – 15-1/2”, Spread – 13-1/2” PAT APRIL 29 stamped on upper end of one tong leg. Traces of original black paint exist. The upper ends of tongs slides through slots below the handle to open the tongs. Tongs are made of 0.10' flat plate stock and the handle is cast.		Patent Drawing
Patent 3,290,964 Issued December 13, 1966 to Harold R. Little, Montrose, Minn. Sharpener for Scoop-Type Ice Auger The main objective of the invention is to provide a highly efficient sharpening device for ice augers. Further objectives of the sharpening stone invention are; a tool which is inexpensive to produce, small and compact, which can be used without previous training or skill and can be used either wet or dry.
1” square and 1” high, Scoop-Type Ice Auger Sharpener. AUG-EZE CO MPLS MINN U.S. PAT NO 3290964 on the arched side retaining the stone.	Patent Drawing

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April 2010 Update
L – 7-3/4”, No markings
Ice Pick L – 7-1/2”, 8-1/4” Encased, No markings, No ferrule.
L – 13-7/8”, All metal chipper 7.25" shaft between handle and blade, blade attached to shaft with two rivets, heavy tool.
L – 7-7/8”, GLEN BURNIE ICE CO., INC. DUNKER BROS. ICE MADE FROM FILTERED ARTESIAN WATER stamped on the handle. Dome shaped cap easily slips off to dump the shaved ice.
L – 7-3/4”, Bowl Diameter – 2-5/8”, No markings. Blade mounted on out side of the bottom of the scoop, single rivet holds blade in place and two stops keeps the blade from pivoting. Blade has 10 points. The bowl is slightly deeper than other like scoop shaves. 5/8" tear drop slot near end of handle.
Shipping/Sales box. NO. 104 COLDSPOT FROST SCRAPER LIGHT WEIGHT PLASTIC WITH A STEEL BLADE, COLDSPOT FREEZER SUPPLIES ARE SOLD ONLY BY SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. printed on the box top. Directions how to use the scraper and other Coldspot freezer accessories listed on the bottom of the box. Scraper L – 7”, Blade – 3’ wide, COLDSPOT is in raised letters on the outside flat surface just below the scraper blade. The scraper is made of a light weight plastic and a steel blade. The handle is hollow.
Scraper L – 7”, Blade – 3’ wide, COLDSPOT is in raised letters on the outside flat surface just below the scraper blade. The scraper is made of a light weight plastic and a steel blade. The handle is hollow. Lighter color blue than the other Coldspot scraper.
L – 7”, Blade – 3’ wide, The scraper body and blade are made of aluminum. Hollow handle. No markings.			L – 9”, blade – 6” wide, The scraper body is aluminum and the blade is steel. Solid handle. No markings.
Sales Box			Sample set of tools.
Following info is on top of sales box: HANDY LEMONADE AND ICE CREAM ICE SET These three ice tools offer an exceptional value. Made of best quality steel, nickel plated. Each tool is described as follows: ICE PICK - Has best hardened and tempered steel point, and convenient bottle opener in handle. ICE TONGS - serviceable for removing ice from box for ice cream, etc., or when ice box is to be cleaned. Grips 14 inches of ice and holds it firmly. ICE SHAVER - Handy when fine ice is needed for making ice cream, lemonade, etc. A Practical and Serviceable Set of Ice Tools for Every Home Need. Guaranteed to give Satisfaction
Patent 2,086,253 Issued July 6, 1937 L – 8-3/8”, W – 4-3/4”, H – 3-1/2”, DU-MORE REG US PAT OFF ICE CUBER PATENTS 1709709, 1709710, 1740503, 1859285, VITALAIRE MORRISON, ILL on the top and MANUFACTURED BY JOS. A. MARTOCELLO & CO. , PHILADELPHIA, PA on the end of the cuber below the filler cap. Sales/shipping box has instruction on use. The four patent numbers on the top refer to different cube cutting patents.
Left end of Box	Top of Box			Right end of Box
Front of Box		Back of Box
Patent 621,356 Issued Mar. 21, 1899 L – 26-1/2”, Spread – 21”, PAT MAR 21, 99 BY A D MARSH, on one side of the lower portion of the handle, double action pivot.
Patent 578,215 Issued Mar. 2, 1897 L – 17-1/4”, Spread – 14-1/2”, PATD MAR. 2, 97 & "15" on one leg of the tongs, two links between the center area of the handle and each tong leg. Each link has dog leg bend to coincide to the attachment with the tong leg. Single handle and 1 pivot point.
		Two views of the pivot point.
L – 26-1/2”, Spread – 26”, Appears to be a home made set of ice tongs, one side is slightly longer than the other, one half of the tong is made of 0.40" rod/wire while the other is 0.45" material. Single pivot made up of each tong half wrapped around a shaft and two haves held together with a nut/bolt/washer arrangement. The two "D" type handles are slightly different. No markings
L – 13-1/4” , Spread -12”, 123 on one tong leg near the pivot, large heads on the pivot pin. Heavy stout tongs for its size
15/16” Square, GEO. RENNER EICHELBERGER 4512 on one side and GOOD FOR 25 LBS. ICE on the reverse. Made of brass.
Diameter – 1.10”, CESSNOCK DISTRICK CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED, on one side, ICE SIXPENCE 6D on the reverse, square 0.24" opening in the center of the token, aluminum.
L – 28”, Iron handle has 2 rows of 5 holes on each side. 19 teeth and the end of blade tapers to a point. No markings.
Patent 2,209,226 Issued Sept. 1, 1959 Height – 9-1/2”’ SWING-A-WAY on the outside of the lid, TURN HANDLE, COURSE, FINE, ICE with arrows showing proper direction the turn handle for desired ice size, located on inside of hopper lid. GLOBE on bottom side of crusher housing, Hard to see in the photo, but the space between the vanes protruding from the walls on the left side are closer to the rotating shaft with the cutting blades, whereas, the protruding vanes from the right side appear to be almost as close to the center shaft, they are inclined downward to allow larger/more course pieces of crushed ice to pass through the crusher. This crusher sample does not have the patent marking, but it does fit this patent requirements.
Height – 9”, SWING-A-WAY on the outside of the lid, TURN HANDLE, COURSE, FINE, ICE with arrows showing proper direction the turn handle for desired ice size located on inside of hopper lid. GLOBE on bottom side of crusher housing, Bracket for mounting the ice crusher on the wall or other vertical surface. SWING-A-WAY ST. LOUIS on the mounting bracket. , Hard to see in the photo, but the space between the vanes protruding from the walls on the left side are closer to the rotating shaft with the cutting blades, whereas, the protruding vanes from the right side appear to be almost as close to the center shaft, they are inclined downward to allow larger/more course pieces of crushed ice to pass through the crusher.
Height – 12-3/4”, Better quality item replacing existing crusher.
Patent 621,356 Issued Mar. 21, 1899 to Albert D. Marsh of Ovid, New York. Tongs The objective of the patent is to have tongs with two movable jaws and provided with means whereby the distance the jaws can be opened, can be adjusted and open the a fixed distance and their closing also regulated.
L – 26-1/2”, Spread – 21”, PAT MAR 21, 99 BY A D MARSH, on one side of the lower portion of the handle, double action pivot. This item is the configuration of the upper right patent drawing.		Patent drawing
Patent 2,209,226 Issued Sept. 1, 1959 to Walter E. Moore, St. Louis, Mo. Portable Ice Crusher The invention relates generally to ice crushers, particularly to a portable household device adapted to rest upon a table top, or the like, and to crush ice cubes into either of two relative grades of coarseness.
Height – 9-1/2”’ SWING-A-WAY on the outside of the lid, TURN HANDLE, COURSE, FINE, ICE with arrows showing proper direction the turn handle for desired ice size, located on inside of hopper lid. GLOBE on bottom side of crusher housing, Hard to see in the photo, but the space between the vanes protruding from the walls on the left side are closer to the rotating shaft with the cutting blades, whereas, the protruding vanes from the right side appear to be almost as close to the center shaft, they are inclined downward to allow larger/more course pieces of crushed ice to pass through the crusher. This crusher sample does not have the patent marking, but it does fit this patent requirements.		Patent Drawing
Patent 578,215 Issued Mar. 2, 1897 to William Coulter, of Lorain, Ohio. Grapple This invention relates to two correspondingly-shaped jaws with the lower ends are curved and pointed to enable engagement with the object. The lower edge of the handle has flattened sides shaped to allow the tongs to open to the desired width and a stop in the center of the handle, between the two links that prevent the tongs from closing completely. The invention also has a device that will retain the tongs in an open position.
Two samples of the patented ice tongs, neither of which have the locking mechanism shown in the patent. The one on the left is slightly smaller, # 14, and has straight upper links attached to the handle, whereas the one on the right is larger, # 15, and the upper links have a juggle about mid-way as shown in the patent drawing. The patent date is stamped on each tool.		Patent Drawing

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March 2010 Update
L – 8-3/8”, Round cap with flat top and held in place with a singe screw. This cap is different from the other capped picks in the group in that the side is flat in stead of the slight bulge as see in side portion of the other caps. No markings.
L – 7-1/2”, Pick diameter - 0.25”, This all metal ice pick is a small replica of a larger wood handle with a metal ring around the handle. See below reference: L – 10-1/4”, Pick diameter – 0.31”.
L – 7-1/2”, Bowl diameter – 3-1/4”, ENTERPRISE MFG. CO. PHILA. around the rim of the lid, PAT. JULY 4. 93. across center of lid with below the patent date, Adjustable cutting blade.
NOTE The page of Ice Tongs has been reorganized. The Block Ice Tongs was split into two groups. Single Handle and Two Handle Tongs.
Patent 1,755,256 Issued April 22, 1930 L – 13-3/4”, Spread – 9-1/4”, The handle is rolled flat steel. The tong legs are made of flat steel 0.20” thick and 1” wide at the pivot. No markings.	L – 14”, Spread – 14-3/4”, Bell ICE CO. Phone Seneca 210 plus other unreadable markings on the wood handle. 3" flat 0.10"X0.4" steel links between handle and top of tong legs. Top of tongs legs and the pints are flattened. Legs made or 0.30" wire/rod steel.
L – 14-3/4”, Spread – 15-1/2”, EZ on the top outer edge of each handle and HE (connected) on the underside of each handle. The tongs have three legs, one on one side and two on the other side, splitting just below the pivot. With the third leg it prevents the block ice from swing while being carried.
L – 12”, ELKHART BRASS MFG. CO. INC on one side of the wench and ELKHART SPANNER TOOL on the other side. Ice pick on opposite end of the hammer type head. All metal. Tool used by firemen among other uses, to open/close fire hydrants and the pick was used to chip off the ice as needed
Diameter – 1-1/8”, GOOD FOR 25 LBS ICE, SEWARD CREAMERY CO., SEWARD, NEBR - reverse A 100, 0.3" hole in center, aluminum		Diameter – 1-1/8”, GOOD FOR 25 LBS ICE, RIVERSIDE ICE DELIVERY CO. 225 LA PORTE AVE, FORT COLLINS - reverse 64, 0.3" hole in center, aluminum
Patented Tools
Patent 1,755,256 Issued April 22, 1930 to Ernest V. Harkness, of Decatur, Illinois Ice Tongs The invention relates to a special kind of structure by a new principle of leverage and handle structure. The pivot point located at a point relatively shorter distance to the upper link hole than to the tip of the tongs and the tips pointing inwardly to firmly grip the block ice allowing a quick engagement and release. The handle is channel shaped cross section for confront and easy to handle.
L – 13-3/4”, Spread – 9-1/4”, The handle is rolled flat steel. The tong legs are made of flat steel 0.20” thick and 1” wide at the pivot. No markings.		Patent Drawing

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February 2010 Update
L – 10” extended, 8-1/8” compressed. A 1-7/8” stroke. Flat on side of large section of handle, tine dia. 0.185", Large screw on end of handle to change spring or the pick. Small area of platting remains. Comparison of two similar picks. The screw head on the platted pick is recessed and the other is protruding. The diameter of the pick on the platted pick is 0.25”, whereas the other is only 0.185”
L – 7-1/2’, Thick pick – 0.25” diameter. No markings.
L – 7-7/8”, No markings.
L – 7-1/2”, No markings
L – 7-7/8”, No markings.
L – 8-7/8”, STANLEY, SW in a heart, MADE IN USA, HURWOOD marked on the ferrule. Ferrule is 1-1/4’ long.
L – 9-1/4”, No markings.
L – 8-1/2”, Appears to be home made. No markings
L – 7-7/8”, MYERS & MYERS ICE on one side of the handle and 310 South Potomac St. Waynesboro, Pa. Phone 601J & 47W on the other side. Barrel shaped handle with two flats on opposite sides.
L – Red – 8-1/4”, Others – 10”, Handle Dia – 1-1/3” Appears to be home made. No Markings.
L – 8”, Extended – 11-1/4”, EJECTRA CORK AND ICE CRUSHER on the literature. This is a small hand pump used to remove the cork from wine bottles and the ball on the end of the pump handle used to crush ice. The needle can be removed and the parts stowed in the small carrying case.
L – Both are 5-1/2”, Brass. INDIA stamped on the top center of the head of both tools. Top one is slightly thicker than the other. .
Corkscrew stowed	Corkscrew exposed
H – Both are 5-1/2”, Both are the same except for some markings. The corkscrew is stowed in the cavity between the wings and is hinged out for use. The left item has NEGBAUR on the left side of the claws/feet and PAT’D with a “C” around an A over an T in the bottom of the cavity where the corkscrew is stowed, whereas the right item has only PAT’D NE in the bottom of the cavity.
Patent 234,397 Issued Nov 16, 1880 H – 12”, CHANDLER'S ICE CUTTING MACHINE, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. PAT. NOV. 16, '80 on both sides of the ice cutting chamber. Metal container to catch the cut ice is 6-3/4” long, 4” wide, 5-1/2’ high. The handle is attached to the shaft connected to the small gear. Both the cutting machine and the container is cover with unknown material. Some of which is worn off at areas where the items would have been frequently handled. Don’t know if it is paint or some other substance. I feel pretty sure it isn’t corrosion, because I was able to scrape some of it off with my finger nail.
L – 13-1/8”, Spread – 12-1/4’, D HENDERSON DALLAS TEX on one side of tong leg just below the pivot point and PAT P on the other side. Single handle shaped tubular steel and has flat plate extensions on each end with a slot to allow handle to slide.		L – 13-3/4”, Spread – 9-1/4”, The handle is rolled flat steel. The tong legs are made of flat steel 0.20” thick and 1” wide at the pivot. No markings.
L -12-1/2”, Spread – 11”, Wood handle and single chain link between handle wire tab end and top of each tong leg. No markings.	L – 12”, spread – 13-1/2”, Two “T” type handles. 4STAATSBURG stamped on one tong just below the pivot and HFORET scratched on both sides of the tongs.
L – 16”, spread – 15”, The two handles are in plane with the tongs. Hand made from 0.32”X0.50” steel stock and formed to shape. See how each handle is configured.	Comparison of two similar ice tongs. The one on the left is cast and joined by a nut and bolt at the pivot while the one on the right is hand worked flat stock and joined at the pivot with a rivet. Don’t know which came first???? Was the hand worked tongs a model for the cast tongs or a blacksmith saw the cast tongs and made the tongs from bar stock!
L – 7”, "JAPAN" on the ring around the plunger tube near the small wood cap. Shipping/sales box with "ICE CLAW" in the top. Short wood cap on the top of the plunger tube.
Design Patent D0105,437, Issued Apr. 27, 1937 and Patent 2,127,262 Issued Aug. 16, 1938 L – 12”, W-3-1/8”, H-2-2/3”, SERV-ICE ICE CUBE CUTTER MANUFACTURED UNDER PATENT NO. 2127262 MADE IN US OF AMERICA stamped on the top of the water chamber.

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