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A collection of vintage hand tools and electrical test equipment in various materials and conditions. The lot includes a Robin Professional Test Equipment analog multimeter, model OM 50N, housed in its original retail box. The box is printed with “ROBIN PROFESSIONAL TEST EQUIPMENT”, “20,000 OPV General Purpose Multimeter”, and “Model OM 50N”, featuring a small Union Jack logo. A Stanley metal bench plane is present, featuring a red lever cap with “STANLEY” printed in white and a wooden front knob and rear tote. Also included is a Draper soldering gun kit in a cardboard box printed with “DRAPER SOLDERING GUN KIT”, specifying a 100 watt 240 volt unit. A yellow painted aluminium I-beam spirit level is marked “Rabone Chesterman” and “MADE IN ENGLAND”. The assortment is completed by several blue metal G-clamps, a black plastic spring clamp, a junior hacksaw, a pair of safety goggles in a Bosch branded plastic bag, and a glass Bisto jar containing assorted small hardware and brass plumbing fittings.
Condition report:
The collection is in as-found workshop condition with signs of heavy use throughout. The Robin multimeter box shows significant moisture damage, staining, and tearing (photo 1). The Stanley plane exhibits heavy surface oxidation and rust to the cast iron body and steel components, with wear to the wooden handle finishes (photo 2). The Draper soldering gun box is in poor condition, heavily reinforced with silver and black duct tape and showing significant structural wear (photo 3). The Rabone Chesterman level shows extensive paint loss, scratching, and workshop grime across the frame (photo 1). The metal clamps and plumbing fittings show various degrees of surface rust and tarnish (photo 3). Electrical items are sold as untested.
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