05-01-201005-01-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 1, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Six Bluing and Soldering Tools

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$207$175
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Six Bluing and Soldering Tools, 19th/20th centuries, five with turned wood handles, the tools to be used over the heat of an alcohol lamp, lg. 7 3/4-9 1/2 in.

Note: Crom #2 p. 374 (figure 764) shows an example of a bluing tool, and p. 423 (figure 856) shows a dial foot holder. It also provides reference for each form in 18th and 19th century tool catalogues such as Wyke and Stubs.
Estimate $75-125