A vintage Greenfield Tap & Die Corporation Little Giant No. 5 screw plate set housed in its original fitted wooden case. The interior lid features a green label identifying the maker as the Greenfield Tap & Die Corporation of Greenfield, Massachusetts, U.S.A. The set comprises a die stock, seven die collets, an adjustable tap wrench, and various taps. Some taps are stamped with BSW, indicating British Standard Whitworth threads. The lot also includes a four-piece combination square set consisting of a steel ruler, a square head with integrated spirit level, a protractor head, and a centre head. Additionally, there are two vintage wooden spirit levels with metal vial covers and a box containing an assortment of hand tools. The boxed tools include wood chisels with plastic and wooden handles, several metal files and rasps, a yellow-handled mallet, a cylindrical metal component, and a small white electrical component.
Steel ruler length: 12 inches.
Condition report:
All items are in used workshop condition. The tap and die set shows surface oxidation and patina to the steel components; the wooden case is worn and stained but remains intact. The combination square set shows surface wear and dust. The two wooden spirit levels exhibit significant signs of age, including weathering and wear to the timber. The tools in the cardboard box show heavy use, with significant surface corrosion and rust visible on the files and rasps.
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