Help ID old Bench Vise

[TapTap21]

This Vise was recently given to me by a family member, they said they got it from a deceased friend. In South Africa, most of our old tools are from England and Germany if that helps.

Planning restoring the vise, a hint of how it used to look could help since I think a part or 2 is missing.

 

[drivesitfar]

TT: can only maybe give you an idea on age cause I’ve never seen that vise before. The main screw and style is similar to a couple of my late 1800’s steamfitters vises and blacksmith vises.

More pics of underside might help others. Also as you clean it up can you see any makers marks??

 

[TapTap21]

I have disassembled it and ground the welding drippings off. Here are a few more photos that might help.

As a side note, I found out the late owner of the vise worked in the railway industry, might be useful info?

The screw and thread



Main Body



Underside of bench attachment on which the body rests.

 

[wrenchguy]

its a old 1, nice and old is good! i would only derust and oil it.

 

[TapTap21]

After some cleaning, I was unable to find any branding or markings. I'll keep looking for traces. Any tips on how to clean the inside of the tube with the thread?