Members tanda4 Posted October 20, 2013 Members Report Posted October 20, 2013 Even if he wasn't the maker. Do you have a guess of who did make them? Thanks Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted October 20, 2013 Moderator Report Posted October 20, 2013 I have had some with the same marking. The handles are suggestive of a European maker. Ropp might have been the maker. Quote
Members Matt S Posted October 20, 2013 Members Report Posted October 20, 2013 Ropp might also have been the owner. Many craftsmen used to stamp their tools with their name; they weren't cheap even then! Quote
Members tanda4 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) I did find some info about a Jerome W. Ropp from Elyria, Ohio. He had a bunch of patents, including a loop and bar for a harness and a strap fastener, both from the 1880's. Perhaps it's the same person. Patents Edited October 20, 2013 by tanda4 Quote
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