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Lot: 1 - 1991 TOPPS CHROME WILLIE MAYS 35TH ANNIVERSARY

Willie Mays San Francisco Giants baseball card featuring the Topps Chrome 35th Anniversary design. Holographic-style background with classic Giants imagery. Card is presented in a protective magnetic-style

Lot: 2 - 1991 TOPPS ROBERTO CLEMENTE 35TH ANNIVERSARY

Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates baseball card featuring the Topps 35th Anniversary design. Classic portrait-style action image with Pirates branding. Card is presented in a protective magnetic-style holder. Please

Lot: 3 - 1993 TOPPS ROBERTO CLEMENTE PIRATES BASEBALL CARD

Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates baseball card with patriotic red, white and blue background and number 21 design. Topps issue featuring the Hall of Fame outfielder. Card is presented in a protective holder. Please

Lot: 4 - 1968 TOPPS BOB CLEMENTE PIRATES CARD #150

Vintage 1968 Topps Bob Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates baseball card #150. Features Clemente at bat with classic Topps burlap-style border and career statistics on the reverse. Card is presented in a protective holder.

Lot: 5 - ROBERTO CLEMENTE BASEBALL'S ALL-TIME GREATS CARD

Roberto Clemente Baseball's All-Time Greats card honoring the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer and his 1955-1972 playing career. Green-bordered commemorative design with batting image. Card is presented in a

Lot: 6 - 1993 TED WILLIAMS CLEMENTE ETCHED IN STONE CARD

Roberto Clemente Etched in Stone baseball card from the Ted Williams Card Company, dated 1993 on the front design. Features Clemente batting for Pittsburgh with bronze-toned accents. Card is presented in a

Lot: 7 - 1960 TOPPS BOB CLEMENTE PIRATES CARD #300

Vintage 1960 Topps Bob Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates baseball card #300. Classic portrait design with Pirates banner and complete major and minor league batting record on the reverse. Card is presented in a protective

Lot: 8 - 2023 TOPPS ROBERTO CLEMENTE ROLL CALL RC-12

2023 Topps Roberto Clemente Roll Call card RC-12 featuring colorful graffiti-style artwork by Robert Provenzano, aka CES. Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame tribute card with biographical text on reverse. Presented

Lot: 9 - 1987 DONRUSS ROBERTO CLEMENTE HOF PUZZLE #612

1987 Donruss Hall of Fame Diamond King puzzle card #612 featuring Roberto Clemente. Colorful Puerto Rico-themed artwork celebrates the Pittsburgh Pirates legend and Hall of Famer. Card is presented in a

Lot: 10 - 2026 TOPPS KYLIAN MBAPPE REAL MADRID CARD #112

2026 Topps Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid C.F. UEFA Champions League soccer card #112. Features Mbappe in Real Madrid kit with club crest and Champions League branding. Card is presented in a protective holder. Please

Lot: 11 - Vintage American-Made Craftsman & Snap-on Forged Combination Wrench Collection, 16 Pieces, SAE & Metric

A substantial collection of sixteen vintage American-made forged steel combination wrenches, comprising examples by Craftsman and Snap-on together with additional U.S.-forged pieces. The group includes both SAE and metric sizes and presents an appealing cross-section of classic professional and workshop hand tools from the era when American tool manufacturers were particularly celebrated for their robust forged construction and long service life. Visible markings include CRAFTSMAN, Snap-on, FORGED IN U.S.A., USA, and various manufacturer model or forging numbers, with examples including Snap-on's recognizable OEX-series configuration. Sizes visible within the collection include fractional SAE examples such as 3/4, 11/16, 5/8 and 7/16 inch, together with metric examples including 15mm, 14mm, 12mm, 11mm, 10mm and additional smaller sizes. Each wrench incorporates the traditional open-end and box-end combination format prized by mechanics and machinists for its versatility. Craftsman was introduced by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1927 and became one of the defining names in 20th-century American hand tools, particularly admired by generations of mechanics for its dependable forged-steel construction. Snap-on, founded in Milwaukee in 1920, developed into one of America's premier professional tool manufacturers, with its combination wrenches remaining especially desirable among collectors of vintage automotive and industrial equipment. Today, surviving groups of period U.S.-made tools are increasingly appreciated not merely as functional workshop equipment, but as artifacts of American manufacturing history. Particularly appealing here is the assortment of makers, sizes and stamping styles, giving the collection a pleasingly authentic, assembled-over-time character. An attractive lot for the collector of vintage tools, automotive memorabilia, industrial design, Americana, or for continued practical workshop use. 16 pieces total, as photographed. Please refer to photographs for individual sizes, manufacturer markings and model numbers.

Lot: 12 - Collection of 16 Vintage Craftsman, Snap-on & American-Forged Combination Wrenches, SAE & Metric, Made in U.S.A.

An appealing assembled collection of sixteen vintage combination wrenches representing classic 20th-century American toolmaking, including examples by Craftsman and Snap-on together with additional U.S.-forged pieces. The group encompasses both SAE and metric sizes and retains a particularly attractive workshop character, with varied maker's marks, model numbers, forging stamps and period finishes visible throughout. Among the recognizable examples are Craftsman-marked combination wrenches and Snap-on pieces, including examples bearing the firm's characteristic OEX-series markings. Visible sizes include 3/4 in., 11/16 in., 5/8 in., 7/16 in., 15mm, 14mm, 12mm, 11mm and additional smaller metric sizes. Several examples are prominently stamped FORGED IN U.S.A. or USA, reinforcing the distinctly American industrial character of the collection. Craftsman, introduced by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1927, became one of the most enduring names in American hand tools, with its U.S.-manufactured forged-steel wrenches particularly associated with the golden age of the American home garage and professional workshop. Snap-on, established in 1920, developed into one of the foremost names in professional automotive tools and has long enjoyed an especially strong following among mechanics, machinists and collectors. Beyond their continued practical utility, vintage American-made hand tools have acquired growing appeal as examples of industrial design and manufacturing heritage. The present group is especially evocative in retaining the honest signs of decades of workshop use rather than having been aggressively restored or refinished. The combination of respected manufacturers, multiple generations of markings and both SAE and metric formats gives the assemblage the appearance of a working mechanic's collection built organically over many years. A characterful group for the collector of vintage tools, automotive memorabilia, American industrial design or workshop Americana, while remaining entirely suitable for practical use or display. 16 pieces total. Offered exactly as photographed.

Lot: 13 - Vintage American Automotive Specialty Pliers & Service Tool Collection, Five Pieces, Mid-20th Century

A characterful group of five vintage automotive and mechanical specialty hand tools, comprising an assortment of purpose-built pliers and long-reach service implements intended for professional garage, repair-shop and mechanical use. The collection includes several unusual jaw configurations, among them cushioned or non-marring gripping jaws, narrow specialty gripping ends and two substantial long-handled plier-form tools designed to provide increased leverage and access in confined mechanical applications. These tools belong to an increasingly collectible category of American workshop equipment: highly specialized implements developed during the great expansion of automobile ownership and independent mechanical service in the mid-20th century. Unlike general-purpose pliers, such tools were engineered for particular maintenance operations, often involving hose clamps, fittings, ignition components, brake hardware, springs or other difficult-to-reach automotive assemblies. Particularly appealing is the variety of forms represented here. The red-handled example incorporates pale protective jaw inserts intended to grip components without excessive surface damage, while the darker forged examples display complex articulated and shaped jaws characteristic of specialized service tools. The two exceptionally long-handled pieces possess an emphatically industrial appearance and would have afforded the mechanic considerable reach and mechanical advantage. Collections of vintage specialty tools such as this provide a tangible record of an era when automotive maintenance relied heavily upon dedicated hand-operated equipment and the skill of the individual mechanic. Their sculptural silhouettes, forged construction and honest workshop patina also give the group considerable decorative appeal within an industrial, automotive or Americana collection. An engaging assemblage for the collector of vintage automotive tools, garage memorabilia, industrial design or mechanical Americana, with each piece retaining the practical ingenuity and uncompromising construction associated with period professional workshop equipment. Five pieces total, offered together as photographed.

Lot: 14 - Vintage Professional Snap-Ring, Retaining-Ring & Specialty Pliers Collection, 13 Pieces, Milbar, Pittsburgh & Others

A substantial thirteen-piece collection of vintage professional mechanic's pliers, comprising an unusually broad assortment of snap-ring, retaining-ring, circlip and specialty gripping tools intended for automotive, industrial and general mechanical service. Several examples retain red handle coverings and visible maker's markings, including MILBAR and Pittsburgh, while others appear to be older forged and spring-action forms with specialized straight, angled and narrow-point jaws. Particularly notable are the multiple retaining-ring pliers, whose sharply formed pin tips and spring-assisted handles were designed for installation and removal of internal and external circlips, snap rings and related mechanical fasteners. The group also includes heavier conventional plier forms and an uncommon adjustable or roller-ended specialty tool, giving the assemblage considerable visual and functional variety. Milbar became especially associated with professional pliers and specialty fastening tools used in automotive, electrical, aviation and industrial applications, while Pittsburgh-marked tools represent another familiar name within the American mechanic's-tool tradition. Collectively, the present group evokes the highly specialized equipment once found in a well-appointed service garage, machine shop or maintenance department, where individual pliers were selected for specific mechanical operations rather than general-purpose use. The assortment is appealing not only as working equipment but also as a compact study in 20th-century industrial tool design. The different hinge constructions, spring mechanisms, handle treatments and jaw geometries demonstrate the considerable engineering devoted to seemingly simple hand tools. The honest workshop patina and varied generations of construction further suggest a collection built through practical use over many years. An evocative group for the collector of vintage American tools, garage and service-station memorabilia, industrial design, automotive equipment or machinist's implements. 13 pieces total, offered together as photographed.

Lot: 15 - Large Vintage Dental, Precision & Machinist’s Hand-Tool Collection, Including Explorers, Scalers, Files, Precision Drivers & Hobby Knives, Mid-20th Century

A substantial and visually compelling assembled collection of vintage precision hand tools, incorporating approximately several dozen dental, laboratory, machinist’s and fine-detail implements. The group is centered upon an extensive selection of stainless-steel double-ended dental-style instruments, including explorers, probes, scalers, picks, curette-form tools and other finely formed specialty implements with knurled cylindrical handles and a variety of straight, hooked and angled working ends. The assortment further includes a red folding roll containing numerous fine files and needle files in graduated profiles; a small blue pouch of compact precision picks or files; several folding gauges and measuring tools; a boxed precision screwdriver set with interchangeable sizes and accessories; and a separate hobby or modeling knife set with interchangeable blades retained in its fitted case. A large handled awl or probe and additional specialty inspection tools complete the group. The dental-style instruments are particularly evocative of the highly specialized stainless-steel tools used in professional dental offices, laboratories, jewelry benches, watchmaking shops and precision workshops throughout the second half of the 20th century. Their unusually varied tip configurations reflect the highly specific nature of fine handwork before disposable and increasingly specialized modern instrumentation became commonplace. The presence of complete or near-complete fitted sets alongside individually accumulated instruments gives the collection the appearance of a working technical assemblage built over years of practical use. Of particular interest are the numerous precision-ground and hand-formed tips, knurled metal handles, compact folding gauges and complete small-tool cases, all of which contribute to the strong industrial and scientific character of the lot. Beyond their continued functional potential, collections of vintage specialist tools have considerable decorative and historical appeal, particularly to collectors of dental and medical history, scientific instruments, machinist’s tools, watchmaker’s equipment, jewelry tools and industrial design. An unusually broad and engaging precision-tool assemblage, offered as one collection and exactly as photographed.

Lot: 16 - Vintage Soldering & Electrical Workbench Lot with Alpha Metals Permabond Solder, RadioShack Solder, Wire Strippers & Crimping Pliers

A compact and highly evocative collection of vintage electrical and soldering equipment, comprising four partial spools of solder together with two combination wire-stripper / crimping tools. The group includes a particularly attractive period spool of Alpha Metals, Inc. "PERMABOND" solid wire solder, prominently labeled Made in U.S.A., alongside a later RadioShack standard rosin-core solder spool and two additional unbranded or unidentified solder reels. The Alpha Metals spool is especially appealing as a surviving example of classic American electronics and industrial supply packaging. Alpha Metals was long associated with soldering materials for electrical, electronic and industrial applications, and its vintage green-and-yellow labeling gives the piece considerable period character. The RadioShack spool likewise represents a familiar artifact of late-20th-century American electronics culture, recalling the era when hobbyists, repair technicians and experimenters routinely sourced components and soldering supplies from local RadioShack stores. The two heavy-duty multipurpose hand tools are designed for stripping insulated wire, cutting conductors, crimping terminals and performing related electrical service operations. One example features black grips with clearly printed A.W.G. wire-stripper graduations, bolt-cutter sizes, terminal-crimping positions and wire-cutting functions; the second features orange grips and a broad forged-steel body with multiple crimping and stripping apertures. Assembled together, the lot has strong visual and nostalgic appeal as an authentic electronics bench grouping rather than a modern matched set. The varied solder spool types, period labels and well-used hand tools suggest years of practical workshop use and make the collection particularly attractive to collectors of vintage electronics, radio repair equipment, industrial tools and American workshop memorabilia. Six principal items total, comprising four solder spools and two wire-stripper / crimping tools, offered together as photographed.

Lot: 17 - Vintage Garden & Horticultural Cutting Tool Collection, Including Corona GS 8270 Shears, Bypass Pruners & Specialty Hand Tool, Four Pieces

A well-composed group of four vintage and later 20th-century garden and horticultural hand tools, comprising a substantial pair of Corona GS 8270 spring-loaded shears, two bypass-style pruning shears / secateurs, and a distinctive red-handled Handybar specialty cutting or scraping tool. Together, the group represents the practical evolution of small-scale pruning and garden maintenance equipment intended for orchard, nursery, landscape and household use. The largest tool is prominently marked CORONA GS 8270 and features elongated steel blades, red-covered handles and a substantial coil return spring. Corona has long been associated with professional and consumer horticultural tools, particularly pruning and cutting implements favored for orchard, vineyard and landscape work. The GS-series shears are notable for their straightforward mechanical construction and durable blade form, qualities that have helped make older Corona tools desirable among users and collectors of traditional garden equipment. The two bypass pruners employ the classic curved-blade arrangement used for cleanly cutting live stems and branches. One example features red grips with exposed spring return, while the second has black-and-orange cushioned grips, a silver-toned body and locking mechanism. Their contrasting construction illustrates the transition from traditional forged pruning tools to more ergonomic modern designs intended to reduce hand fatigue during repetitive work. Completing the collection is a red-handled Handybar-marked specialty tool with a pronounced angled metal working end and molded ergonomic grip. Its unusual form adds particular visual interest to the group and reflects the proliferation of purpose-designed hand tools developed for specialized garden, workshop or maintenance tasks. Presented together, the four pieces form an appealing small collection of working garden implements with strong decorative character and honest evidence of use. Suitable for the collector of vintage horticultural equipment, garden tools, agricultural memorabilia or industrial design, while retaining potential practical utility. Four pieces total, offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 18 - Vintage Automotive Service Tool & Delco Dry-Charge Battery Display Lot, Extension Bars, Speed Wrenches, Grease Tool & Workshop Accessories

A richly varied collection of vintage automotive and mechanical service equipment, comprising an assortment of socket extension bars, breaker and speed-wrench components, articulated drive accessories, a substantial knurled grease or service tool, long specialty rods, and four period Delco Dry Charge battery cartons prominently printed "100% Fresh Battery Power." The lot presents with the authentic, accumulated character of a mid-century garage or service bench and offers strong appeal both as functional equipment and as automotive-industrial memorabilia. The four Delco cartons are particularly evocative survivors. Delco became one of the most recognizable names in American automotive electrical equipment, with its battery products closely associated with General Motors service departments, independent garages and filling stations throughout the 20th century. The bold blue-and-yellow graphics, battery illustration and "100% Fresh Battery Power" slogan give these boxes considerable decorative presence and make them especially attractive as period service-station ephemera. The tool grouping itself includes numerous chrome and black-finished socket extensions in differing lengths and drive configurations, universal or articulated joints, long-handled turning tools, a crank-form speed wrench, and other specialized reach accessories designed to access fasteners in engine bays and difficult mechanical locations. Several pieces retain the heavy construction and straightforward engineering characteristic of professional automotive service tools produced before widespread adoption of compact powered equipment. Also present is a large knurled cylindrical hand tool of grease-gun or service-fitting form, together with an unusual black funnel-form accessory and a long flexible red-ended tool. The collective effect is that of a genuine mechanic's working assemblage: varied, practical and accumulated over time rather than purchased as a matched set. For the collector, the juxtaposition of period Delco packaging with vintage socket-drive accessories gives the lot added historical resonance. It recalls an era when automotive maintenance was carried out with robust hand tools, long-reach extensions, speed handles and manually serviced fittings in dealership shops, garages and roadside service stations across America. An attractive and substantial lot for the collector of vintage automotive tools, General Motors / Delco memorabilia, service-station advertising, garage equipment, industrial design or American workshop history. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 19 - Eclectic Vintage Workshop & Americana Collection, Including Atomic Headlamp, Measuring Tapes, Mabo Nivomètre, Soldering Iron, Stanley Rule, Chevron & Shriners Memorabilia

An unusually varied and characterful collection of vintage workshop implements, measuring devices, branded promotional pieces and American memorabilia, assembled over several decades and retaining the unmistakable appearance of a genuine working drawer or bench collection. The lot includes multiple retractable and reel-form measuring tapes, a Stanley 10-foot tape measure, a French-marked Mabo “nivomètre” measuring / leveling instrument, a steel rule, screwdrivers, a corded soldering iron, an Atomic-branded headlamp with battery pack and adjustable head straps, and a selection of compact advertising and commemorative objects. The measuring instruments form one of the more distinctive elements of the group. Several larger circular and enclosed tape measures display mid-century industrial design, while the compact Stanley 10 ft. tape represents one of the best-known names in American hand tools. The Mabo nivomètre is especially interesting for its unusual square format and integrated bubble-level arrangement, giving the assemblage an appealing international and technical dimension. Also included is a vintage-style Atomic headlamp with substantial lamp housing, elasticized head harness and external battery box. Its rugged construction and utilitarian appearance are evocative of equipment intended for workshop, industrial, outdoor or maintenance use before the era of compact LED lighting. The corded soldering iron and assorted screwdrivers further reinforce the working-bench character of the collection. A strong secondary component is the group of promotional and commemorative objects, including a Chevron keychain, Shriners-associated medallion / keychain, a packaged Shriners Hospitals for Children commemorative keychain, a gold-tone initialed key fob, and other branded or advertising novelties. These pieces provide an engaging cross-section of late-20th-century corporate, fraternal and regional memorabilia. The result is a distinctly personal and organically assembled collection combining practical tools, precision measuring devices, advertising objects and commemorative souvenirs. Rather than presenting as a matched set, the group has the layered appeal of a lifetime workshop accumulation, with each object contributing to a broader narrative of utility, travel, employment, maintenance and American commercial culture. A particularly attractive lot for collectors of vintage tools, industrial design, branded Americana, service-station memorabilia, fraternal material and mid-to-late 20th-century workshop accessories. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 20 - Vintage Pneumatic Automotive & Industrial Tool Collection, Impact Wrench, Dust-Collection Air Tool, Right-Angle Drill Attachment & Spark Lighter

A distinctive four-piece collection of vintage pneumatic and industrial workshop equipment, centered upon a substantial air-powered impact wrench together with a dust-collection pneumatic tool, right-angle drill attachment and hand-operated spark lighter. The group has the rugged, utilitarian character associated with mid-20th-century automotive garages, body shops, fabrication departments and industrial maintenance facilities. The principal piece is a heavy cast-metal pneumatic impact wrench of classic pistol-grip form, fitted with an air quick-connect coupling, trigger control and forward / reverse selector. Its compact hammer housing, substantial construction and surviving period decals are evocative of professional garage equipment designed for repetitive tire, chassis and mechanical service. The tool retains an especially appealing honest workshop surface, with accumulated wear and patina that speak directly to practical use rather than decorative preservation. Also included is an unusual cast-metal pneumatic tool fitted with a cloth collection bag and air fitting. The configuration suggests use in dust-producing finishing or surface-preparation work, likely as part of a pneumatic sanding or extraction system. The surviving fabric bag and period industrial label give this component particular visual interest and contribute strongly to the authenticity of the assemblage. Completing the lot is a black right-angle drill attachment with geared head and conventional chuck, an ingenious accessory designed to permit drilling or driving in confined spaces where a standard straight drill could not conveniently operate. A chromed hand spark lighter with serrated striker wheel rounds out the collection, a familiar companion tool in welding, brazing and torch work. Taken together, these pieces form a compelling snapshot of the mechanical ingenuity and durability that defined the traditional American workshop. The collection would display particularly well in a vintage garage, industrial interior, tool collection or automotive memorabilia setting, while several pieces may retain practical service potential following appropriate inspection. Four pieces total, offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 21 - Vintage American-Made Ratchet Wrench Collection with U.S.A. V-Series Examples & Circular Accessory Set, Mid-20th Century

A handsome group of four vintage ratchet wrenches together with a circular red-and-clear accessory organizer, representing the robust, straightforward construction associated with American hand-tool manufacture of the mid-20th century. The ratchets vary in scale from compact palm-sized examples to larger general-service patterns, creating an especially appealing graduated group suitable for automotive, mechanical and industrial applications. Three of the ratchets bear prominent American manufacturing marks, including “U.S.A.-VP-44809,” “U.S.A.-VT-44807” and “FORGED IN U.S.A.,” while another features a finely knurled cylindrical handle and polished chrome finish. The differing head configurations, drive sizes and handle treatments provide an engaging visual record of the evolution of professional socket-drive tools during an era when forged American steel tools were designed for decades of workshop service. The VP / VT model-number style and forged-U.S.A. markings are characteristic of the coded production systems used by major American tool manufacturers and contract suppliers during the second half of the 20th century. Such marked examples are increasingly appreciated by collectors who specialize in vintage mechanic’s tools, particularly when preserved as authentic working groups rather than isolated individual pieces. The accompanying circular organizer contains a graduated assortment of small dark metal accessories retained within a red molded carrier beneath a transparent rotating cover. Although the exact function of each component has not been independently verified, the piece has the unmistakable character of a period mechanic’s accessory set and complements the ratchets particularly well. The group is notable for its honest workshop patina, legible American production markings and useful variety of ratchet sizes. Rather than presenting as a modern matched set, it has the much more desirable character of an organically assembled mechanic’s collection built through years of practical use. An attractive lot for the collector of vintage American hand tools, automotive memorabilia, garage equipment, industrial design or mid-century workshop Americana. Five principal pieces total, offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 22 - Vintage Index Drill Bit Set in Hinged Steel Case, Assorted High-Speed Twist Drills, Mid-20th Century

A substantial vintage machinist’s drill-bit assortment housed in its original-style hinged steel index case, containing a broad graduated selection of twist drills in multiple diameters. The set presents with the unmistakable character of a well-used professional workshop tool kit, with larger bits arranged upright in the rear index and smaller sizes retained within the lower graduated section. The steel case is stamped “DRILL INDEX” and incorporates an internal size chart / gauge guide, a particularly practical feature intended to assist the machinist or mechanic in quickly selecting the appropriate bit diameter. The arrangement reflects the highly ordered tool-storage systems traditionally favored in machine shops, garages, fabrication departments and maintenance facilities, where completeness and immediate access to size were essential. The drills themselves appear to represent a mixed working collection rather than a perfectly matched factory set, with variations in finish, age and wear suggesting replacements and additions made over years of service. That organically assembled character is especially appealing in a vintage industrial context, as it evokes the real working life of the set rather than a purely decorative presentation. The case measures approximately 6 1/2 inches wide by approximately 4 inches deep when closed, based upon the tape shown in the photographs. Its compact format and dense concentration of useful cutting tools make the group both practical and visually appealing. An attractive lot for the collector of vintage machinist’s tools, industrial Americana, machine-shop equipment or classic workshop accessories, while retaining considerable utility for continued bench use following inspection and sharpening as required.

Lot: 23 - Vintage Craftsman Automatic Drill Index & Hanson High-Speed Steel Drill Set with Vermont American, DeWalt & Assorted Precision Bits

A substantial and appealing collection of vintage American workshop drilling equipment, centered upon a Craftsman Automatic Drill Index in its original embossed steel case, accompanied by a Hanson No. S-113 High Speed Steel Drill Set, packaged Vermont American and DeWalt specialty bits, and a selection of additional loose twist drills and precision cutting tools. Together, the group forms a particularly evocative assemblage of machinist’s and mechanic’s equipment spanning several generations of American tool manufacture. The principal component is the Craftsman Automatic Drill Index, housed in a heavy textured steel case embossed CRAFTSMAN, AUTOMATIC DRILL INDEX, and 1/16 thru 1/2, with MADE IN U.S.A. also visible. Opening to reveal a graduated metal index, the case retains a useful printed reference chart detailing general tap information, tap-drill sizes for taper pipe taps, and American Standard machine-screw specifications. The surviving chart and purpose-built stepped carrier are characteristic of the highly organized tool systems once found in professional machine shops, automotive garages and industrial maintenance departments. Craftsman, introduced by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1927, became one of the defining names in 20th-century American hand tools and shop equipment. Earlier U.S.-made Craftsman drill indexes such as the present example are increasingly appreciated for their durable steel construction, straightforward industrial design and direct association with the golden age of American workshop manufacturing. Also included is a Hanson No. S-113 High Speed Steel Drill Set in a fitted green case, marked sizes 1/16 to 1/4 and bearing the Hanson / Irwin-era Worcester, Massachusetts identification. Hanson became especially well known for precision drilling, tapping and threading tools, and sets of this type were fixtures of professional and serious home workshops. The collection is further enhanced by individually packaged specialty bits, including a Vermont American 3/32-inch titanium drill bit, a Vermont American No. 29 wire-gauge drill bit, and a DeWalt 7/64-inch split-point drill-bit package, together with additional carded precision bits and numerous loose drills of varying diameters and lengths. The coexistence of older steel-cased index systems with later premium replacement bits gives the assemblage the particularly desirable character of a genuine working collection built and maintained over decades rather than a recently composed set. The varied finishes, bit profiles, marked sizes and period packaging make this lot especially attractive to collectors of vintage machinist’s tools, Craftsman equipment, American industrial design and traditional workshop accessories, while many components may continue to offer practical service following inspection and sharpening as required. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 24 - Large Vintage Socket & Drive Tool Collection, Deep-Well Sockets, Extensions, Universal Joints & Adapters, Assorted U.S. and International Makers

A substantial and highly varied collection of vintage socket-drive tools, comprising an extensive assortment of deep-well and standard sockets, drive adapters, extension pieces, universal joints, spark-plug style sockets and specialty couplings in multiple drive sizes. The group includes both chrome-finished and darker industrial examples and appears to span several generations of automotive, mechanical and workshop use. Visible markings include assorted fractional sizes and manufacturer identifiers, with some pieces marked CRAFTSMAN, Taiwan, and other partially legible maker or model designations. Several long deep-well sockets are stamped 13/16, a size commonly associated with automotive and spark-plug service, while other examples appear in larger and smaller SAE dimensions. The presence of multiple drive sizes and numerous adapters suggests a working set assembled for practical versatility rather than as a single matched retail kit. Particularly appealing are the articulated universal joints and extension fittings, which illustrate the ingenuity of traditional hand-tool systems designed to reach fasteners in confined mechanical spaces. Larger dark-finished sockets add visual and industrial weight to the assemblage, while the more numerous polished and satin-finished pieces create a pleasing cross-section of 20th-century socket-tool production. Collections of vintage sockets such as this offer both practical and historical interest. Many older sockets were produced with notably substantial wall thickness, straightforward forged or machined construction and durable drive geometry, qualities that continue to attract mechanics, restoration specialists and collectors of vintage hand tools. The mixed maker composition, visible age and long-used workshop patina give the group an authentic, organically assembled character that is often more compelling than a modern matched set. An attractive lot for the collector of vintage automotive tools, garage equipment, industrial Americana and traditional workshop accessories, while retaining significant practical utility for continued mechanical use following inspection. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 25 - Large Vintage Mechanic’s Wrench & Hex-Key Collection, Snap-on, Craftsman, KAL & U.S.-Made Combination Wrenches with Extensive Allen-Key Assortment

A substantial and visually impressive collection of vintage mechanic’s hand tools, comprising an extensive assortment of L-shaped hex keys / Allen wrenches together with a group of combination wrenches by recognized American and professional tool manufacturers, including Snap-on, Craftsman, KAL and additional U.S.-made examples. The collection includes both loose and folding hex-key sets, ring-mounted groups, individually sized long-arm keys, compact short-arm examples and numerous specialty forms in a wide range of diameters. The wrench group includes a particularly appealing run of combination wrenches in graduated sizes, several bearing visible Snap-on markings, together with U.S.-forged Craftsman and KAL-marked examples and additional professional-grade workshop pieces. Fractional SAE sizes are represented across the group, with visible markings including 3/4, 11/16, 5/8 and other commonly used service dimensions. Several tools retain model or production stamps, adding further interest for collectors who specialize in maker-specific tool evolution and manufacturing codes. The broad assortment of hex keys is especially noteworthy for its depth and variety. The group includes numerous traditional black-oxide keys, bright zinc or plated examples, larger industrial sizes, compact folding sets, a yellow-cased multi-key holder, ring-mounted groups and several elongated keys intended for deeper access or greater leverage. The result is a highly useful and unusually comprehensive working assemblage rather than a narrowly matched retail set. Snap-on, founded in 1920, became one of the premier names in professional automotive and industrial hand tools, with its wrenches particularly prized by mechanics for precision, durability and long service life. Craftsman, introduced by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1927, became one of the defining American tool brands of the 20th century, while KAL and other U.S.-made workshop manufacturers contributed to the robust mechanical culture of garages, service stations and machine shops throughout the period. Taken together, this collection has the authentic character of a mechanic’s or machinist’s working inventory built over many years. The varied makers, differing finishes, duplicated sizes and numerous specialty hex-key forms suggest practical accumulation rather than recent assembly. That organic workshop character gives the group particular appeal to collectors of vintage tools, automotive memorabilia, industrial design and American workshop history. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 26 - Vintage Locksmith, Cutting & Workshop Tool Collection, Guard Security & ACE Padlocks, Master Combination Lock, Shears, Utility Brushes & Oversized Carabiners

A diverse and visually engaging collection of vintage and later 20th-century workshop, security and utility equipment, comprising an assortment of brass and laminated padlocks, a Master combination lock, scissors and shears, cleaning brushes, tin-handle brushes, oversized padded carabiner-style clips, and assorted small utility tools. The lot is particularly appealing for the juxtaposition of practical security hardware with everyday workshop implements, creating the character of an organically assembled service, maintenance or general-purpose tool collection. The lock group is the principal focus and includes several brass-bodied padlocks, two laminated steel examples, a circular-dial Master combination lock, a packaged Guard Security matched-key padlock set, and a pair of ACE-branded brass padlocks with keys. Several additional small locks and keys are also present, some attached to rings or tags. The variety of constructions—from layered steel bodies to compact brass locks and dial mechanisms—offers a compact survey of common late-20th-century lock design. The packaged Guard Security set is especially notable as a surviving retail presentation, with multiple brass padlocks and keyed-alike functionality indicated on the original card. The ACE examples likewise add recognizable hardware-store branding and are accompanied by keys. The Master combination lock represents one of the most familiar American security-tool forms, widely used in schools, workshops, lockers and industrial environments. Also included is a substantial group of cutting tools, among them several pairs of household and utility scissors, a “Super Scissors” packaged example, smaller precision-style scissors, and other shears of differing patterns. The collection further includes large and small wire brushes, packaged tin-handle brushes, a red plastic utility tool, and a pair of oversized foam-gripped carabiner-style clips suited to workshop, storage or general utility use. Taken together, the assortment has the authentic appearance of a practical household, workshop or maintenance collection accumulated over time. The mix of locks, keys, scissors, brushes and utility implements provides strong decorative and nostalgic appeal while preserving the functional diversity of everyday hardware and tool design. An attractive mixed lot for collectors of vintage locks, hardware-store memorabilia, workshop accessories, industrial design and practical Americana. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 27 - Vintage American-Made Punch & Cold Chisel Collection, Craftsman & U.S.A.-Marked Mechanic’s Tools, Nine Pieces

A handsome assembled collection of nine vintage mechanic’s striking tools, comprising an assortment of pin punches, center punches, cold chisels and tapered specialty punches, several bearing clearly visible American manufacturing marks. The group includes Craftsman-branded examples, multiple pieces marked MADE IN U.S.A. or U.S.A.-CRAFTSMAN, and two unusually evocative chisels stamped with the workshop safety reminders “WF Wear Safety Glasses” and individual reference numbers 42973 and 42974. The collection spans a useful range of profiles and working ends. The upper group includes smaller precision punches with round shafts and tapered points, suited to driving pins, locating centers and general mechanical assembly work. The heavier lower examples include broad-edged cold chisels, tapered drifts and stout striking tools intended for cutting, separating, aligning and driving metal components in automotive, machinist and industrial applications. Particularly appealing are the clearly stamped American-made examples. One substantial tool is marked MADE IN U.S.A. 42842, while others carry Craftsman branding and U.S.A.-CRAFTSMAN markings. Craftsman, introduced by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1927, became one of the defining names in American hand tools, and its forged striking tools were widely used in garages, machine shops and maintenance departments throughout the 20th century. The two “Wear Safety Glasses” pieces add a distinctive element of period workshop culture. Safety-marked tools of this type reflect the growing emphasis on industrial eye protection during the mid-to-late 20th century and give the group a particularly authentic professional-shop character. Rather than presenting as a matched retail set, this assemblage has the more desirable appearance of a working mechanic’s collection accumulated over time, with varied profiles, makers and degrees of wear. The honest patina, visible forging marks and assortment of forms make the lot especially attractive to collectors of American hand tools, machinist’s equipment, automotive service memorabilia and industrial Americana. Nine pieces total, offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 28 - Vintage Mechanic’s Socket, Universal Joint & Torx/Star Bit Collection with Chuck Keys and MSC Industrial Star Socket

A substantial and characterful collection of vintage mechanic’s drive tools and accessories, comprising assorted standard and deep sockets, multiple universal-joint adapters, Torx/star bit sockets, socket rails, drill-chuck keys, drive adapters and related specialty fittings. The group appears to have been assembled over years of practical mechanical and workshop use, giving it the desirable character of a genuine working tool collection rather than a recently matched assortment. The socket group includes both bright chrome-finished and darker impact-style examples, with several larger deep sockets, smaller drive sockets and a broad selection of articulated universal joints intended for access in confined or offset mechanical spaces. A separate rail holds several Torx/star bit sockets, while additional individual drive couplings and specialty adapters expand the functional range of the lot. Of particular interest is a new-old-stock or unused-appearing MSC 3/8-inch drive Industrial Star Socket in original retail packaging, marked chrome vanadium and induction hardened. Its period packaging adds a collectible industrial-hardware element to the group and provides an attractive contrast to the well-used loose tools. Also included are several traditional geared drill-chuck keys in different sizes, including a blue-handled example, along with additional threaded adapters and specialty fittings. These pieces evoke the mixed mechanical environment of a traditional garage or machine shop, where socket work, drill-press service and general maintenance often shared the same bench. The universal joints are especially visually appealing, with several heavy-duty forms displaying the articulated engineering that made such tools indispensable for automotive and machinery service. Their differing finishes and construction styles suggest multiple manufacturers and production eras, adding depth to the lot. An appealing assemblage for collectors of vintage mechanic’s tools, automotive service equipment, industrial hardware and workshop Americana, while retaining considerable practical utility for continued shop use following inspection. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 29 - Extensive Vintage Craftsman U.S.A. Socket Collection on Metal Rails, Assorted SAE Sizes, Mid-20th Century

An unusually substantial assembled collection of vintage Craftsman mechanics’ sockets, predominantly American-made and arranged across multiple traditional metal socket rails. The group comprises an extensive assortment of chrome-finished sockets in varying depths and diameters, with both six-point and twelve-point configurations represented, together with several larger heavy-duty examples and assorted smaller service sizes. A number of pieces are visibly marked CRAFTSMAN and U.S.A., with several retaining the distinctive mid-century forged and stamped markings associated with Sears’ long-running professional and consumer tool lines. Craftsman, introduced by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1927, became one of the defining names in American hand tools, with its socket sets and mechanics’ tools occupying an important place in the history of automotive repair, home workshops and industrial maintenance throughout the 20th century. The collection spans a broad working range and appears to include both standard and deep-well forms, with numerous clearly visible SAE sizes including examples such as 3/4, 11/16, 5/8 and related fractional sizes. Several sockets exhibit older construction styles and surface finishes, while others appear somewhat later, indicating that the group was likely built and supplemented over many years of practical workshop use. Of particular appeal is the density of Craftsman-marked pieces gathered together in one lot. Rather than a newly assembled assortment, the group has the authentic visual character of a long-used mechanic’s collection, retaining the patina, wear and mixed generations that collectors often associate with genuine working sets. The long metal rails themselves contribute to the period workshop aesthetic, with age, grime and scattered oxidation consistent with decades of garage or service-bay storage. Taken together, the lot offers both strong practical value and a compelling cross-section of American socket-tool production from the postwar era through the later 20th century. A notably broad and visually impressive collection for collectors of Craftsman tools, American garage equipment, automotive service memorabilia and industrial Americana. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 30 - Mixed Mechanics’ Ratchet & Socket Adapter Group, Including Craftsman and Pittsburgh, U.S.A. and Imported, Late 20th Century

A compact but appealing group of mechanics’ drive tools comprising three ratchets, two knurled palm-style drive adapters, and a packaged Pittsburgh four-piece socket adapter set. The assortment combines recognizable workshop brands and several generations of practical hand-tool design, offering a useful cross-section of late 20th-century mechanics’ equipment. The group includes a Craftsman-marked ratchet with cast handle, together with two additional chrome-finished ratchets of differing lengths and head configurations. Craftsman, introduced by Sears, Roebuck & Co. in 1927, became one of the most enduring names in American hand tools, particularly valued for ratchets, sockets, and service tools produced during the brand’s strongest U.S.-manufacturing era. Also present are two round, knurled adapters or spinner-style drive accessories with square drive ends, both marked CHINA, as well as a Pittsburgh 4-piece socket adapter set, Item 67925, retained on its original retail card. The Pittsburgh set is labeled for 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, and 1/2-inch drive applications and notes chrome vanadium steel construction and triple chrome plating. The combination of a vintage Craftsman component with later service accessories gives the lot the character of a working mechanic’s bench assortment rather than a matched retail set. The packaged Pittsburgh adapter set adds completeness and visual interest, while the assortment of ratchet lengths and adapter forms provides both practical and collector appeal. A useful and attractive lot for collectors of American workshop tools, Craftsman memorabilia, garage equipment, or buyers seeking an instantly usable assortment of drive accessories. Offered together exactly as photographed.

Lot: 31 - Vintage American Automotive Service Tool Collection — Pneumatic Impact Wrench, Grease Guns, Bearing/Pulley Puller & 3M Electrical Tape

An evocative assemblage of vintage automotive and mechanical service equipment, comprising a compact pneumatic impact wrench, multiple hand-operated grease guns, a substantial screw-type bearing or pulley puller with articulated hooked jaws, an additional cylindrical service-tool attachment, and two rolls of 3M electrical tape. Together, the group presents as an authentic working-shop collection spanning the period when increasingly specialized pneumatic and lubrication equipment became standard fixtures in American garages, service stations, farm shops, and industrial maintenance departments. The pneumatic wrench is constructed in cast and machined metal with a rear housing, protective rubber nose section, and quick-connect air fitting, embodying the durable, heavily engineered character of mid-to-late 20th-century professional shop tools. The puller is especially substantial, featuring a long central threaded forcing screw and four curved forged-steel gripping arms arranged in opposing pairs. This design permitted controlled mechanical pressure to be applied to bearings, gears, pulleys, hubs, and other press-fit components, making such devices indispensable to transmission, axle, engine, and machinery service work. The lot further includes a traditional lever-action grease gun in metal with a cylindrical reservoir and articulated pumping mechanism, together with a second black pistol-grip grease gun. These tools reflect the era when routine chassis lubrication was a central component of automotive and farm-equipment maintenance. Two period 3M-branded electrical tape rolls complete the group and provide additional workshop context. Rather than a newly assembled assortment, the consistent oxidation, accumulated surface wear, oil residue, and darkened metal finishes give the collection the appealing visual coherence of tools retained and used in a working mechanical environment over many years. Particularly suitable for an automobilia collection, vintage garage display, restoration shop, industrial interior, or collector of American mechanical and service-station equipment. Items included are offered as photographed; exact manufacturers and individual model numbers have not been fully established from the visible markings.

Lot: 32 - Vintage Automotive Roadside & Electrical Service Tool Collection — Sunpro CP7853 Remote Starter Switch, Two 4-Way Lug Wrenches, Jumper Cables & Cen-Tech Multimeters

A substantial mixed collection of automotive roadside, electrical-diagnostic, and wheel-service equipment, assembled around two imposing four-way lug wrenches, a Sunpro CP7853 remote starter switch, heavy-duty jumper cables, and a pair of Cen-Tech 7-function digital multimeters with associated leads and test accessories. The group has the unmistakable character of a working American garage or home mechanic’s service kit, bringing together the tools most commonly reached for during battery diagnosis, starting-system troubleshooting, tire changes, and general roadside maintenance. Dominating the collection are two traditional cross-pattern 4-way lug wrenches: one in bright chrome-plated steel and another in dark, heavily patinated forged steel. Their long opposing arms provide substantial leverage while the multiple socket ends accommodate several common wheel-lug sizes. These classic cross wrenches became enduring fixtures of American garages, service stations, race trailers, and farm shops because of their simplicity, strength, and near-indestructible construction. Also included is a Sunpro CP7853 remote starter switch, marked “Made in U.S.A.,” with insulated leads and alligator-style connectors. Such switches allow a mechanic to operate a vehicle’s starter circuit from the engine compartment during diagnostic procedures, making them particularly useful for ignition, compression, timing, and general starting-system service. Sunpro became widely recognized among American automotive enthusiasts for accessible gauges, tachometers, testers, and diagnostic accessories intended for the serious home mechanic and independent garage. The electrical portion of the lot further includes a pair of red Cen-Tech 7-function digital multimeters, one retained in its original retail packaging, together with loose test leads. These compact meters provide a period snapshot of the increasingly electronic nature of late-20th and early-21st-century automobile maintenance, when voltage, resistance, continuity, and circuit testing became as essential as traditional hand tools. A long set of red-and-black jumper cables with large battery clamps and additional electrical test leads completes the group. The combination of traditional forged wheel tools with more modern electrical diagnostic equipment gives this lot particular appeal as a complete garage, service-station, automobilia, or workshop display assemblage. The lot is offered as photographed and appears to represent tools accumulated over several decades rather than a single matched retail set.

Lot: 33 - Vintage Automotive & Workshop Service Tool Assortment — Measuring Tools, Pullers, Pneumatic Grinder, Specialty Service Tools, Electrical Supplies, Funnels & Accessories

A broad and visually engaging assortment of vintage and later 20th-century automotive, mechanical, electrical, and general workshop service tools, assembled over time and offering the character of a working garage, service bench, or maintenance department. The grouping includes precision measuring instruments, specialty pullers and clamps, a pneumatic die grinder with abrasive wheel, a vintage hand plane, tubing and valve-related tools, electrical tape, wire, fittings, funnels, and assorted service accessories. Among the more notable pieces are a micrometer, a combination square, several specialty pullers and separator-type tools, a compact air-powered grinder, a vintage block plane, flaring or tubing-related components, and assorted metal service fittings. Also present are packaged O.E.M. quick-disconnect tools and an O.E.M. air-conditioning fuel-line disconnect set, together with several rolls of electrical tape including Scotch 35 and Central Flex examples. The assortment further includes coiled metal wire or tubing, a rubber bulb-type service tool, small threaded fittings organized in a compartmented box, a red-handled threaded service tool, various curved and straight metal extensions or line tools, and a group of funnels including one especially tall black service funnel. The funnels and air-conditioning tools lend the grouping particular relevance to automotive fluid service and under-hood maintenance. The juxtaposition of older hand tools with later packaged service accessories gives this lot the appearance of a bench that evolved across decades, rather than a newly assembled set. That layered character is especially attractive for collectors of vintage garage equipment, service-station material, industrial tools, and functional automobilia. Offered as one comprehensive mixed workshop lot, exactly as photographed.

Lot: 34 - Vintage Pittsburgh Steel Letter & Number Stamp Set in Fitted Wooden Case — 36-Piece Alphanumeric Metal Punch Collection

A substantial vintage Pittsburgh-branded alphanumeric steel stamping set housed in its original fitted wooden case, comprising a near-complete array of hardened steel character punches arranged in orderly rows. The set includes individual letter and numeral punches designed for permanently marking steel, brass, aluminum, machinery, tools, identification tags, shop equipment, and fabricated components. The fitted wooden presentation case measures approximately 5 1/2 inches wide and approximately 3 1/4 inches deep, with hinged lid and simple metal clasp. The lid is hand-marked “Pittsburgh,” while the underside is marked “CHINA.” The fitted interior holds approximately 36 individual punches in a gridded insert, each punch bearing a raised character at the striking end. These compact industrial marking sets were once standard fixtures in machine shops, fabrication departments, maintenance rooms, automotive garages, and tool cribs, where permanent identification of parts and equipment was essential. Complete or largely complete sets retain considerably more appeal than loose punches, and the presence of the original fitted wooden case gives this example a particularly cohesive and collectible presentation. The combination of honest workshop use, organized fitted storage, and surviving branding makes this an appealing example of late 20th-century industrial hand-tool equipment, equally suitable for continued shop use, display in a vintage workshop collection, or inclusion in a broader assemblage of machinist and mechanic tools.

Lot: 35 - Vintage Machinist’s Precision Tool Group with Compound Cross-Slide Vise, Dividers, Calipers & American Mill File

An evocative assembled group of vintage machinist and metalworking tools, centered by a substantial cast-iron compound cross-slide vise with dual-axis screw adjustment, accompanied by an assortment of traditional layout, measuring, and finishing instruments. The principal vise is a heavy bench or drill-press style cross-slide model, approximately 10 1/2 to 11 inches in overall length as photographed, with opposing steel jaws, transverse and longitudinal screw feeds, and graduated collar components. Its robust cast construction and mechanical simplicity are characteristic of mid-20th-century shop equipment designed for repetitive drilling, milling, fitting, and precise workholding. Also included is a large flat machinist’s file with turned hardwood handle, measuring approximately 16 inches overall, together with several steel dividers and calipers of differing forms, including spring and firm-joint examples. These hand instruments were indispensable in pre-digital workshops for transferring dimensions, scribing circles and arcs, comparing diameters, laying out stock, and checking work directly at the bench. Taken together, the lot presents as a cohesive working collection from the era of manual machining and traditional bench craft. The combination of an adjustable cross-slide vise with old-pattern dividers, calipers, and a handled file gives the group considerable workshop character and decorative appeal beyond its practical utility. Such intact shop assemblages are increasingly sought by collectors of industrial tools, machinist equipment, vintage garages, and American workshop material, particularly when they retain the authentic patina and evidence of long service seen here.

Lot: 36 - Vintage Machinist’s & Workshop Tool Collection with Starrett Precision Measuring Instruments, 382-Piece Buna-N O-Ring Service Kit, Tap & Die Set, Driver Bits, Fasteners & Hardware

A substantial and unusually varied workshop assemblage combining precision machinist’s instruments, threading tools, service hardware, fastening components, and automotive or industrial maintenance supplies. The lot is anchored by several finely made metal measuring and threading instruments, including a precision outside micrometer, a depth micrometer or depth gauge visibly marked The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, Massachusetts, USA, additional adjustable measuring components, steel rods, tap holders, and related shop tooling. Of particular note is a large red Universal Series O-Ring Service Kit, labeled Professional Quality, containing an extensive assortment of black Buna-N O-rings arranged by graduated size. The case label identifies the kit as approximately 382 pieces and references ASTM D-2000 / SAE J200 specifications, reflecting the type of comprehensive seal assortment long used in automotive, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and general mechanical service. Also included is a yellow-cased tap-and-die assortment comprising multiple hexagonal dies, hand taps, die stock, tap wrench, and associated threading tools; an extensive gray-cased selection of screwdriver and driver bits; boxed and bagged hardware including screws, eye bolts, turnbuckles, terminals, and fasteners; RadioShack 2-inch alligator clips; an Econo-Pak screw assortment; Grabber interior wood screws; funnels; and additional small shop consumables and accessories. The precision tools within the grouping are of particular interest. The Starrett name has occupied an important place in American precision toolmaking since the late 19th century and remains closely associated with machinists, tool-and-die makers, inspectors, and industrial craftsmen. Period Starrett measuring tools are collected not merely as utilitarian equipment but as enduring examples of American precision manufacturing. The lot offers an appealing cross-section of the traditional working shop: measuring, threading, fastening, sealing, drilling, and electrical service represented in a single collection. Rather than a decorative grouping assembled after the fact, the contents possess the character of a genuine working inventory accumulated for practical use, lending the lot considerable authenticity and appeal to collectors of machinist tools, vintage garages, industrial material, and traditional American workshop equipment. Contents are offered together as one collection and exactly as photographed.

Lot: 37 - Eclectic American Household & Workshop Collection — VIZIO 38-Inch Sound Bar, Vintage Igloo Playmate Cooler, Copper Kettle, Master Mechanic Palm Sander & Steel Wool

An appealing mixed collection bringing together recognizable American consumer design, vintage kitchenware, workshop equipment, and utilitarian household objects. The grouping is led by a full-size VIZIO sound bar measuring approximately 38 inches in length and approximately 3 inches deep. The rear label appears to identify the unit as a VIZIO SB3820-series sound bar, with digital optical, coaxial/digital, USB, RCA auxiliary, and subwoofer connections. Front-mounted controls include power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, and volume up. VIZIO, founded in California in 2002, became one of the most familiar American names in value-oriented flat-panel televisions and home-theater audio. Its sound bars were especially successful during the rapid transition from bulky home-theater speaker systems to streamlined television audio, making earlier standalone VIZIO bars representative objects of the early 21st-century home-entertainment era. Also included is a classic red-and-white Playmate by Igloo personal cooler. The Playmate form is among Igloo’s most enduring and immediately recognizable designs, prized for its compact proportions, rigid construction, integrated carrying handle, and distinctive wedge-shaped profile. Igloo Products traces its history to 1947 and became a defining American manufacturer of portable beverage coolers, lunch coolers, and outdoor recreational products. Vintage Playmate coolers in original color combinations retain particular nostalgic appeal. The lot further includes a charming copper kettle with blue-and-white floral porcelain handle and matching porcelain lid finial. The kettle displays a warm, naturally aged copper surface with a richly mottled patina. Its traditional domed form, articulated swing handle, and decorative ceramic fittings give it considerable visual character. The spout exhibits damage at the tip, but the piece retains strong decorative presence and would display handsomely in a country kitchen, farmhouse, or copperware collection. Completing the group is a Master Mechanic 1/4-Sheet Palm Grip Sander with attached electrical cord, together with household steel wool including a partially used Medium No. 1 package and additional loose pads. The Master Mechanic sander reflects the compact do-it-yourself finishing tools that became standard equipment in American home workshops during the late 20th century. A visually diverse and highly usable assemblage crossing home audio, vintage recreation, decorative copperware, and workshop equipment. Offered as a single estate-style group exactly as photographed.

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