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This lot comprises two metal cantilever toolboxes, each featuring a three-tier folding mechanism. The boxes are constructed from heavy-gauge steel with a blue-painted finish. The interior trays contain a varied assortment of hand tools primarily focused on mechanical and automotive applications. Identifiable tools within the collection include a large ratchet handle marked “KING DICK 2293”, a combination wrench marked “GILBOW”, and a selection of sockets including one marked “G. K. N. LINREAD”. The assortment further includes various chrome vanadium spanners, adjustable wrenches, and several flat-stamped steel wrenches, including an example marked “MADE IN SPAIN”. Both units are fitted with tubular steel handles and shows evidence of professional use.
Condition report:
Both toolboxes exhibit extensive surface oxidation, pitting, and significant paint loss across the exterior and interior surfaces (photo 1). Heavy rust is visible on the cantilever hinge mechanisms and throughout the tray compartments (photo 2). The tools themselves show varying degrees of corrosion, with several spanners and the King Dick ratchet exhibiting heavy surface rust and workshop grime (photo 3). The interior bases of the trays show an accumulation of grease and debris consistent with long-term industrial storage (photo 4).
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