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A superb fully fitted pattern maker's tool chest, late 19th…
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Melbourne
Date:
7-Nov-2021
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Description:
A superb fully fitted pattern maker's tool chest, late 19th century, of cedar and pine construction with iron carrying handles, black Japanned finish and pattern maker's initials to the face, 'H. A. H.'. Two large storage compartments to the inside base of the chest with four graduated sliding trays with fitted dividers and brass bow head drawer pulls. A fine chest with a very comprehensive array of original hand tools stamped with the pattern makers name 'H. Armstrong', of note, 13 ebony handled gauge carving chisels made by 'W. Marples & Sons', 12 stepped gauge chisels also made by 'W. Marples & Sons', a nickel plated brace drill with rosewood handles, 12 boring drill bits and rolled drill pouch with 31 various countersink and plug bits made by 'P. Peston, Sheffield', numerous measuring tools and compass', 20 other chisels of various styles. The chest 46 cm high, 91.5 wide, 46 cm deep.
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Office, Workshop & Farm: Tools - Woodworking