General Auction Including Antiques, Collectables, Militaria, Nautical, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
Lot 25:
Description
A trio of Stanley brand manual tools comprising two eggbeater style hand drills and one Yankee tool. The hand drills are constructed with steel frames and cast gear wheels finished in orange paint, embossed with the manufacturer name and England. The handles and crank knobs are turned wood with a dark stained finish. Markings on the metal crank arms identify the drills as model No. 803, made in England. The Stanley Yankee tool is contained within its original yellow plastic and card retail packaging, bearing the model number 3-68-135. Two of the items are accompanied by their original cardboard storage boxes.
Condition report:
The tools exhibit visible wear consistent with age and workshop use, including thinning of the finish on the wooden handles and surface oxidation to the metal components. The original cardboard boxes are in poor condition, showing significant structural wear, tearing, and age-related deterioration. The plastic packaging for the Yankee tool shows creasing and surface marks.
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