Vintage Walden Worcester Socket Wrench X1336

Early Walden Worcester offset socket wrench, model X1336, marked with Oct. 22, 1918 patent date. Cleaned and stabilized by hand to preserve original patina and clear factory markings. An honest example of an early 20th-century American shop tool with visible working history.

This is a genuine early Walden Socket Wrench Company (Worcester, Massachusetts) offset / crank-style socket wrench. Walden was a major innovator in interchangeable socket systems in the early 1900s, and tools from this period are increasingly hard to find with legible markings.

Tool Details

• Maker: Walden Worcester
• Model / Marking: X1336
• Patent: Oct. 22, 1918
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Construction: Forged steel, offset crank pattern
• Size Marking: Marked “11/19” (as stamped; numerals partially ambiguous)

Condition

• Solid and straight with no cracks or repairs observed.
• Socket end shows deformation from heavy historical use and is no longer a perfect hex.
• This has been intentionally left as-found and not reshaped, to preserve originality.
• Dark, even patina with surface texture consistent with age and use.

Restoration Performed

• Loose rust and grime removed by hand (no power tools).
• Treated with light oil and paste wax, then buffed dry.
• No polishing, grinding, or aggressive refinishing — markings remain crisp and readable.

Ideal Use

• Display in a shop, garage, or tool wall
• Collection piece for early American machinist or automotive tools
• Light duty use with appropriate care (not impact-rated)

This is a vintage tool, not a modern reproduction. It shows honest wear from a previous working life, including deformation at the socket end. Please review all photos carefully — they are part of the description.