Lot 170: Two 20th-Century Plastic Multi-Drawer Organizers and Assorted Hardware Collection
Sold for: £5
This lot comprises two workshop storage units, each featuring a black plastic frame housing thirty small clear plastic drawers and one large bottom tray. The units contain a wide assortment of hardware, fasteners, and small tools. Visible contents include drill bits, metal pins, bolts, hinges, and screw eyes. Many drawers bear hand-written white paper adhesive labels, with transcriptions including: SMALL DRILLS, BRASS CUPS 8-10, WHITE CAPS, M5, 55mm SCREW EYES, 1 1/8 PANEL PINS, CARPET TACKS, COPPER PINS, VENEER PINS, 3 ROUND HEAD NAILS, SPLIT PINS, BRASS PINS, BOLTS M8 x 75, HEAD NAILS, SMALL BRASS HOOKS, MEDIUM HINGES, 2 WIRE PINS, 1/4 PANEL PINS, HINGES, 1/2 PANEL PINS, M4 x 50, ROUND NUT SHELF SUPPORT, PUSH ON CAPS 1/2 ø, M4, COACH BOLTS M6 x 50, HINGE SPACERS, M10 WASHERS, M6 x 60, M6 x 80 COACH, M6 PENNY WASHERS, M3, M6 x 30, M10 – 110 COACH, VINE EYES, and WASHERS. The metal components are constructed from various metals, showing finishes in yellow, white, and grey tones. No manufacturer marks are visible on the plastic organizers.
Width: 28cm
Height: 42cm
Depth: 13cm
Weight: Heavy.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of significant use and long-term storage. Both plastic frames and the clear drawers are heavily soiled with surface dust and workshop debris across all visible surfaces. Several metal components, particularly the steel nails and coach bolts, exhibit surface oxidation and rust. The brass components show a darkened aged patina. Several drawers are partially open or pulled out, and the contents are loose and mixed within the compartments. The plastic housings remain structurally intact without visible cracks or breaks.
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