Lot 171: Two Multi-Drawer Workshop Storage Units Containing Assorted Fasteners
Sold for: £5
This lot comprises two workshop organizer units of plastic construction containing a large assortment of sorted hardware. The first unit features a black plastic frame with fifteen compartments, holding a mix of grey open-front bins and clear plastic drawers. The contents primarily consist of steel wood and deck screws. Several clear plastic drawers bear handwritten white adhesive labels including 10 X 1, 10 X 2, 10 X 3, 10 X 2 1/2, 10 X 1 1/2, 1 1/2 DECK, and 1 DECK. One large drawer is missing from the lower right section.
The second unit is a thirty-nine-drawer small parts cabinet with a black plastic frame and clear plastic pull-out drawers of various sizes. The drawers contain a variety of fasteners, including brass-plated and steel screws, hinges, and furniture fittings. Handwritten labels on the larger drawers include 8 X 3, 8 X 1 1/2, 8 X 1 1/4, 8 X 2 1/4, 8 X 2, 10 X 2, 8 X 1 3/4, and CATCHES BRACKETS. Smaller drawers are labeled with various sizes and types such as KITCHEN HINGE SCREWS, 1 1/2 WIRE U NAILS, 3.5 X 32 DRYLINING SCREWS, 8 X 2 ROUND HEAD, 1/4 BRASS SLOTTED, and 14 X 8 ROUND HD BRASS. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the units.
Condition report:
Both units show signs of significant workshop use, including an accumulation of dust, sawdust, and grime across all surfaces. The plastic frames exhibit superficial scratches and scuffs (photo 1). The fifteen-drawer unit has one large clear drawer missing from the bottom right (photo 4). Several drawers in the small parts cabinet are misaligned or partially pulled out (photo 4). The handwritten labels show varying degrees of fading and adhesive wear. The hardware shows some surface oxidation consistent with workshop storage.
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