Paris

Not sure what piece you are referencing as I don't know what each part is called. Also looked for other stamped information and was unable to locate any though there is a spot that could possibly be a 3 but it is too hammered to tell. Oh, the one measurement I did incorrectly of the jaw width is actually 4 1/4" across vs how wide it opened. The "hinge bolt" is original if that helps with dating the piece.

READ THIS FIRST thanks for the direct to learn more about the forum and I just edited my profile.

First let me thank you for accepting me into the forum. My husband and I opened an antique shop in Ossian, Indiana close to 2 years ago and are doing our best to be as eclectic as possible in our 4,000+ square feet of shopping space in order to have something for virtually everyone. In doing so we, (more like me!) are having to do a great deal of research in areas we are not "experts" in and this is how I stumbled across your forum...and immediately learned something new about Molasses being a cleaning agent vs. Vinegar! IN August of this year we ventured to West Virginia looking for items not commonly found in our area and this is where we picked up this antique post leg vice which brings me to my question(s). I have uploaded several pictures as I want to learn their parts, who manufactured it and approximate age. I had already cleaned it with vinegar/oil to get the extensive amount of dirt off of it in order to show its true beauty! It measures just shy of 41" and opens to 4 1/2"... a couple more cranks would end with the pieces coming apart. Thank you in advance and I look forward to my education!