Lot 092: Collection of Vintage Australian Hand Tools incl. Sidchrome & Stanley

Estimate: $40 - $60 AUD. Starting bid: $9 AUD.

A collection of vintage hand tools including various sizes of Stanley screwdrivers with colored plastic handles and Sidchrome wrenches, showing signs of heavy use and age. A collection of vintage hand tools including various sizes of Stanley screwdrivers with colored plastic handles and Sidchrome wrenches, showing signs of heavy use and age. - View 2 A collection of vintage hand tools including various sizes of Stanley screwdrivers with colored plastic handles and Sidchrome wrenches, showing signs of heavy use and age. - View 3 A collection of vintage hand tools including various sizes of Stanley screwdrivers with colored plastic handles and Sidchrome wrenches, showing signs of heavy use and age. - View 4 A collection of vintage hand tools including various sizes of Stanley screwdrivers with colored plastic handles and Sidchrome wrenches, showing signs of heavy use and age. - View 5 A collection of vintage hand tools including various sizes of Stanley screwdrivers with colored plastic handles and Sidchrome wrenches, showing signs of heavy use and age. - View 6 A collection of vintage hand tools including various sizes of Stanley screwdrivers with colored plastic handles and Sidchrome wrenches, showing signs of heavy use and age. - View 7 A collection of vintage hand tools including various sizes of Stanley screwdrivers with colored plastic handles and Sidchrome wrenches, showing signs of heavy use and age. - View 8

Description

A collection of vintage hand tools, predominantly screwdrivers by Stanley Australia and wrenches by Sidchrome, reflecting mid to late 20th-century craftsmanship. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid to Late 20th Century, Australia * Material: Steel, plastic/cellulose acetate handles * Style: Industrial, utilitarian * Maker: Stanley, Sidchrome Condition: Tools exhibit significant wear, rust, dirt, and surface scratches. Some screwdriver handles show chips, cracks, and discoloration. The metal components have pitting and oxidation consistent with heavy use and age. Interesting fact: * Stanley is a globally recognized American manufacturer of tools, founded in 1843, with a significant presence and manufacturing in Australia. * Sidchrome is an iconic Australian tool brand, established in Melbourne in 1947, known for its durable and reliable hand tools. Use: Suitable for a collector of vintage Australian tools, for light-duty DIY tasks, or as a display piece in a workshop or industrial-themed setting.

Condition Report

Rust, dirt, scratches, chips, cracks, and discoloration on screwdriver handles. Metal components show pitting and oxidation.

Specifications

CategoryTools
Lot ReferenceLOT-092
Estimate (AUD)$40 - $60
Buyer's Premium20%

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