Hi Guys,
Long time lurker first time poster. First off let me say thank you for the wealth of knowledge that this forum has provided me over the pas few years!
About a year ago I picked up this Monarch 215. Initially I was dead set on keeping it however, when I went to go pick it up it became apparent to me that this vise was smaller than I had hoped for. The seller made me an offer I couldn't refuse so, I bought it. None the less it was clean and very cool looking.
I have recently cleaned it up and applied a fresh coat of lacquer to it (sorry i didn't go the original black, I seen a post by a member here that did a couple his vises in Satin Oregano and I fell in love) lubed up the acme screw and slide and put it all back together.
This vise is in great condition for its age, no cracks anywhere. It does have the usual grind marks and someone used the slide as a anvil a couple times. I wouldn't say too too bad, just some "patina" if you will. Something interesting that I noticed while cleaning it up, there is a stamp on both jaws that is rounded and says "June 1911" is this the date the vise was made?
Anyway my question is, what's this vise worth? I see Ebay has some clunkers listed all the way up to 250 for this brand/model, unrestored. From my readings I understand that Monarchs usually command a higher selling point as they are somewhat desirable because of the Lion's head? I'm not looking to get rich here, just wondering what fair value would be as I would like to sell the Monarch and apply the proceeds to another larger vintage vise.
Thank you for your time!
Long time lurker first time poster. First off let me say thank you for the wealth of knowledge that this forum has provided me over the pas few years!
About a year ago I picked up this Monarch 215. Initially I was dead set on keeping it however, when I went to go pick it up it became apparent to me that this vise was smaller than I had hoped for. The seller made me an offer I couldn't refuse so, I bought it. None the less it was clean and very cool looking.
I have recently cleaned it up and applied a fresh coat of lacquer to it (sorry i didn't go the original black, I seen a post by a member here that did a couple his vises in Satin Oregano and I fell in love) lubed up the acme screw and slide and put it all back together.
This vise is in great condition for its age, no cracks anywhere. It does have the usual grind marks and someone used the slide as a anvil a couple times. I wouldn't say too too bad, just some "patina" if you will. Something interesting that I noticed while cleaning it up, there is a stamp on both jaws that is rounded and says "June 1911" is this the date the vise was made?
Anyway my question is, what's this vise worth? I see Ebay has some clunkers listed all the way up to 250 for this brand/model, unrestored. From my readings I understand that Monarchs usually command a higher selling point as they are somewhat desirable because of the Lion's head? I'm not looking to get rich here, just wondering what fair value would be as I would like to sell the Monarch and apply the proceeds to another larger vintage vise.
Thank you for your time!
