Duro experts - need a consultation, please

[Packard V8]

Have found a couple of 1930s Duro sets which I picked up to pass along to Duro collectors. The boxed set seems pretty complete and very unusual, having the hex, square nut and optional drain plug sockets.

The unboxed hex drive set is not marked with any manufacturer or brand, having only "Made in USA", but has the band of vertical lines around the socket of some Duro/Industro.

Both sets are in very good condition, some sockets showing no sign of ever having been used. I'd like your opinion as to date of manufacture, how to determine if any are missing and estimates of worth in today's market. Once I'm clear on exactly what I'm selling, especially as to whether the unboxed set is Duro/Industro or a store brand, I'll offer them here before going to eBay.

thnx, jack vines

 

[Packard V8]

I was hoping to find a Duro collector who could tell me how to price it in the classifieds here. Since there was zero interest or info, I sent it on eBay to see what happens. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110438073505

thnx, jack vines

 

[Bolster]

Sweet set. I missed it earlier. Although I like Duro, I'm not enough of a historian to answer your questions. I think there's a new guy here who joined not long ago that's all over Indestro and Duro stuff.

 

[skipskip]

Ooops,I missed the first post too. I bid on ebay.


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[Eddie Hudson]

The unboxed hex drive set is not marked with any manufacturer or brand, having only "Made in USA", but has the band of vertical lines around the socket of some Duro/Industro.

thnx, jack vines

Hex drive sockets with a vertical line band and "Made in USA" are usually New Britain.

 

[Packard V8]

To add to the confusion, Alloy Artifacts shows some also branded "None Better". New Britain sometimes used one, sometimes the other, sometimes both names. My guess is they were sold in several hardware and auto parts chains under different brand names, thus no stamped brand name.

thnx, jack vines

 

[skipskip]

I'm not sure what you were expecting, but it seems to me like it went for good money.

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[Packard V8]

Yes, the sale price was good, but I just bought it because I recognized it as a unique and complete set. I thought it should get it into the hands of someone who would appreciate and keep it together.

thnx, jack vines