Brown AuctionsHere comes my RSS infohttps://www.finetoolj.com/1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00FeedCreator 1.7.3B68-7041970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17094/b68-704B68-704 MITRE BOX. Stanley No. 244 IOB. 18" long with 4" capacity, includes all attachments in original wrapping paper. Includes original 22" backsaw with Stanley sweetheart mark on blade. Finish worn off saw handle, some light spots of corrosion. In original wood shipping crate with Stanley stamp on end, missing lid. Good+ 100-200B68-7031970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17093/b68-703B68-703 THREAD CUTTER. Cuts 1-3/4" diameter, 15" across total including handles, unmarked and probably user made. Brass top plate. Moderate wear. Good 50-100B68-7021970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17092/b68-702B68-702 WOODEN FIRE TRUCK. Bill Chase. Model of a 1933 Seagrave fire truck; made primarily from Padauk wood, with wheels and trim from a lighter wood. Includes two ladders and two fire hoses. 17" long and 6" high. Signed and stamped on the bottom by artist Bill Chase. Tiny split in one cross-bar, otherwise like new. Fine 50-100B68-7001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17090/b68-700B68-700 WATCHMAKER'S LATHE. Unmarked, 17" long by 9" high. Steel and brass on wooden base. Some light surface corrosion but overall clean. Good+ 150-300B68-6991970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17089/b68-699B68-699 JEWELER'S STAKING SET. Kendrick & Davis "Inverto" No. 17. Complete set with 135 punches and 25 stamps, complete in its original mahogany box with lock and original key. Plating on staking tool is 80%, box has light wear. Good+ 100-200B68-6981970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17088/b68-698B68-698 CIRCULAR SAW GAUGE. M.B. Tidey. Mounted on circular saws to act as a rip fence. 19" by 14", cast iron and wood, marked "Superior Machinery" and "M.B. Tidey, Newark, NJ." Japanning 90%, works smoothly. Patented by Tidey on March 10, 1857. Marcus Tidey is best known to tool collectors as one of the patentees (and manufacturer) of the very rare Tidey double beveling plane, but he also had a successful manufacturing business and was an early maker of table saws. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 100-200B68-6961970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17086/b68-696B68-696 LOT OF COMMEMORATIVE PRESIDENTIAL GOLD COINS. Ten total: Taylor, Tyler, Buchanan, Lincoln, A. Johnson, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Cleveland, B. Harrison. Each is in its original plastic case, and none are missing the edge lettering. These were issued between 2007 and 2011 to honor all of the presidents through Bush I, and are legal tender with a face value of $1 each, maybe a little more if you want to collect to entire set. The lot also includes some miscellaneous certificates of ownership. They're not actually gold so don't buy them to melt down. Fine 30-60B68-6951970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17085/b68-695B68-695 HARDWARE DISPLAY. Kwik-On Door Silencer. 24 examples on original hanging 15" by 10" cardboard display. Has light wear with some damage to edges. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good 50-100B68-6941970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17084/b68-694B68-694 FENCE TWISTING TOOL. William N. Parish. Consignor tag says William N. Parish, who has multiple fencing tool patents, so we believe it although we couldn't locate this specific patent. Two brass and wooden spring loaded handles, 8" by 11". Tight split in one of handles but otherwise clean and works well. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 50-100B68-6931970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17083/b68-693B68-693 LEATHER CUTTER. Unmarked, 8" high, mounted on 6-1/2" by 3-1/2" wood base. Has a 1-1/4" chopping blade. Japanning 90%, marked only "Patent." Works smoothly. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good 50-100B68-6921970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17082/b68-692B68-692 BRASS MODEL MOUSE TRAP PAPERWEIGHT. 4" by 2" with 1-1/2" tall mouse, unmarked. Nonfunctioning spring. Cute. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good 30-60B68-6911970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17081/b68-691B68-691 IVORY NOTEPAD. Also known as "aides memoir," these were used, usually by ladies, to record their daily activities and appointments. They consist of ivory covers with thin sheets that fan out which can be written on in pencil and erased. 1-1/2" x 2-3/4" with German silver clasps, this one has a cartouche on the cover with the name "Mary" and six sheets labeled Monday through Saturday (Sunday was typically omitted as the day of rest). Ivory lightly yellowed on the covers. Good+ 100-200B68-6901970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17080/b68-690B68-690 ROPE SERVER. Used with a rope winder to keep the strands separate. 5" by 4", acorn shaped wooden body with four carved channels to hold the strands, four hooks at base, stamped "Pats Pndg." Unusual. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 30-60B68-6891970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17079/b68-689B68-689 HAND VISE. Bulldog. 8" long with a 3" jaws, tightened by a sliding nut. Has "Bulldog" and an illegible patent date cast into head. Metal has light corrosion but works smoothly. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good 40-80B68-6881970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17078/b68-688B68-688 MEDICAL TREPANNING TOOL. Unsigned, probably early nineteenth century. 4-1/2" long with 3-1/2" handle, plated brass. Good clean condition. Just the thing for do-it-yourself brain surgery. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky.
Good+ 50-100B68-6871970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17077/b68-687B68-687 ADJUSTABLE ENGRAVER'S VISE. Steel jaws that adjust with a key. Mounted on half globe that can be moved to any position in wooden base. 6" high, light surface corrosion but works smoothly. Good+ 100-200B68-6851970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17075/b68-685B68-685 HARDWARE DISPLAY. Millers Falls. 10" by 6-3/4" tin sign with pasteboard backing that has a stand and hanging loop. Lettering very clear and complete. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 40-80B68-6831970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17073/b68-683B68-683 HAND VISE. Has jaws shaped to hold round object, possibly a watchmaker's tool. 5" tall, japanning near complete. " Pat'd Jan 3 1893" cast on underside but we can't find the corresponding patent. Works smoothly. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 50-100B68-6811970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/17071/b68-681B68-681 LOT OF FOUR HARDWARE DISPLAY RACKS. One is for Nicholson Saws and two for Atkins Silver Steel saws plus one unmarked. Lettering on all good with some scratches on the Nicholson. All 11" long. From the collection of Bill Webber. Good+ 50-100B68-6001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/16990/b68-600B68-600 BIT SET. Acme Tool Chest No. 4. Includes set of 12 gimlets plus a screwdriver and countersink, and auger handle. Manufactured by James Swan, in original 5" by 8-1/4" box with label in lid. Some water staining but complete. Wooden box has overall wear but intact. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 50-100B68-5991970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/16989/b68-599B68-599 HARDWARE DISPLAY. Flexmaster. 12" long and 7" high, green and red paint fully intact. Includes full set of 17 knurled heads of different shapes and sizes. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 100-200B68-5981970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/16988/b68-598B68-598 CORE BOX TEMPLATE. Union Mfg. Co. No. X4-1/4. 25" long by 5" and 5" high wooden frame, made by Bill McCarthy in 2020. Core box templates are used to make a sand core, to then be used to pour iron into to make a casting. This example was a prototype for the Union No. X4-1/4 that was eventually rejected by the foundry, but nonetheless a unique piece of Union Mfg. Co. history. Good+ 100-200B68-5971970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/16987/b68-597B68-597 LOT OF THREE CLAMPING DEVICES. A small unmarked bench vise, 5" high; a small unmarked hand vise, 4-1/2" long; and Colts clamp, patented in 1881 and marked with patent date, 6" long. All clean and work smoothly. Good+ 60-120B68-5961970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/16986/b68-596B68-596 LOT OF FIVE MINIATURE ADVERTISING ANVILS. Four brass, one plated, and one iron. One marked "Vulcan 1938," one marked with horseshoes, another with letter "H," one depicting Atlas with globe and key, and one marked "Sioux City Iron Company, Sioux City, IA." All approximately 3" long and in good clean condition. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 50-100B68-5951970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/16985/b68-595B68-595 LOT OF THREE JEWELER'S TOOLS. Two tap plates, one 10" and one 8", unmarked but appear to be by same maker. And a wire gauge with sliding caliper marked P. Delany, Bilston. Light surface corrosion but overall clean. Good 40-80