Lot 189: A Vintage Metal Tool Box Containing Assorted Tools and Fasteners
Sold for: £1
A vintage rectangular tool box, constructed from metal with a blue-grey painted finish. The box features a single hinged top handle and a front-mounted latch. The interior contains a varied assortment of hand tools and hardware. Included is a set of metric and imperial nut drivers held in a blue plastic organizer printed with the mark BLUESPOT. Above the tools, metric sizes are printed: 5 5.5 6 7 8 10 12. Below, imperial sizes are printed: 3/16 1/4 9/32 5/16 11/32 3/8 7/16. The box further contains a black plastic bin housing a collection of chrome-plated sockets, alongside several large-diameter metal auger bits, a twist drill bit, and a spade bit. Hardware includes galvanized coach screws, heavy-duty S-hooks, a U-bolt, and metal spikes. A bundle of twine is wrapped around a metal spike. No maker’s marks or labels are visible on the metal tool box or the individual drill bits and sockets.
Condition report:
The metal tool box shows extensive signs of environmental exposure, including surface oxidation, paint loss, and accumulated grime across the exterior and interior surfaces. The metal auger bits and iron spikes exhibit heavy surface corrosion and pitting. The nut drivers show moderate surface rust, primarily to the shafts. The chrome-plated sockets and galvanized coach screws show lighter signs of wear with some surface dulling. The twine is frayed. The latch remains in a weathered but functional state.
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