Eisaman & Rome Nipper

I was looking up data on a thumb cuff using the very useful books that Joe Giunta published and noticed that there were two patents for the Eisaman & Rome nipper. This got me wondering which one I owned since it stated the patent date of 1888.

Basically the first patent #394162, dated Dec. 11, 1888 shows one spring between the two claws for tension and the top of the shaft handle without a cover. There are no screws shown holding the cover plate.

The second patent # 829197 issued to Rome on Aug. 21, 1906 has several improvements including a cap on the top of the shaft to protect the users hand and two springs one for each claw. The patent drawings also show two screws holding the cover plate. This improved design would require new tooling from the first model.

Removing the two screws from my nipper and popping the cover plate revealed two springs. The markings on the other plate, which is part of the body, has the patent date of 1888.

Does anyone have one marked with the 1906 date? The nippers I have seen over the years have the 1888 date. Does anyone have one without the two screws--the plate riveted in place?

I bet they just never bothered to change the patent information stamped on the cuff. So I have a 1906 patent not the 1888 patent.

Ron

I have had the of these over the years of which two were in minty condition. Neither had the rivits. However, I still have an original box for this nipper and shows the nipper on the front of the box. The Nipper is dated 1888, has the screw cap, and does not show any screws. Hope this helps, Shawn

I was looking up data on a thumb cuff using the very useful books that Joe Giunta published and noticed that there were two patents for the Eisaman & Rome nipper. This got me wondering which one I owned since it stated the patent date of 1888.

Basically the first patent #394162, dated Dec. 11, 1888 shows one spring between the two claws for tension and the top of the shaft handle without a cover. There are no screws shown holding the cover plate.

The second patent # 829197 issued to Rome on Aug. 21, 1906 has several improvements including a cap on the top of the shaft to protect the users hand and two springs one for each claw. The patent drawings also show two screws holding the cover plate. This improved design would require new tooling from the first model.

Removing the two screws from my nipper and popping the cover plate revealed two springs. The markings on the other plate, which is part of the body, has the patent date of 1888.

Does anyone have one marked with the 1906 date? The nippers I have seen over the years have the 1888 date. Does anyone have one without the two screws--the plate riveted in place?

I bet they just never bothered to change the patent information stamped on the cuff. So I have a 1906 patent not the 1888 patent.

Ron

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Hi Shawn--The screws would be on the opposite side of the plate that has the name and date. If the picture just shows the side with the information plate, the screws would be on the other side and not seen.

Its been a long time since the old LA Fairgrounds gun show where we first met.

Thank for your input. Hopefully others will add some information.

Ron

I was looking up data on a thumb cuff using the very useful books that Joe Giunta published and noticed that there were two patents for the Eisaman & Rome nipper. This got me wondering which one I owned since it stated the patent date of 1888.

Basically the first patent #394162, dated Dec. 11, 1888 shows one spring between the two claws for tension and the top of the shaft handle without a cover. There are no screws shown holding the cover plate.

The second patent # 829197 issued to Rome on Aug. 21, 1906 has several improvements including a cap on the top of the shaft to protect the users hand and two springs one for each claw. The patent drawings also show two screws holding the cover plate. This improved design would require new tooling from the first model.

Removing the two screws from my nipper and popping the cover plate revealed two springs. The markings on the other plate, which is part of the body, has the patent date of 1888.

Does anyone have one marked with the 1906 date? The nippers I have seen over the years have the 1888 date. Does anyone have one without the two screws--the plate riveted in place?

I bet they just never bothered to change the patent information stamped on the cuff. So I have a 1906 patent not the 1888 patent.

Ron

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Your welcome. If you need an image of the box, I can get one to you. Take care, Shawn

PS, yes, I really miss the old Great Western. What a great time!!!