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A mid-20th-century steel machinist’s or precision engineer’s tool chest of British origin. The chest is of welded steel construction with a dark-painted finish and features a hinged top lid and three graduated drawers. Each drawer is fitted with a pressed metal label holder incorporating an integral finger-pull handle. The chest contains a substantial assortment of period hand tools, primarily focused on precision engineering and layout work. Included in the collection are two die stocks, multiple screw-adjustable calipers and dividers, various steel rules, and small engineer’s squares. Several files with turned wooden handles are present, alongside various pliers, snips, and specialist components. Internal ephemera includes a paper label for Instant ANTI-RUST and packaging referencing Wellingborough, Northants. Notable small items include rectangular metal blocks stamped with a GH monogram and the numbers 26 and 9, and a red and white tool for Schrader valves.
Condition report:
Offered in un-restored, as-found condition. The metal chest exhibits heavy surface oxidation, rust, and pitting, with significant paint loss throughout. The contents show varying degrees of surface corrosion and wear consistent with age and workshop use. Wooden tool handles show signs of wear and age-related cracking. The lot requires thorough cleaning and restoration.
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