Old tap and die stuff I got cheap. Any value here?

[Darktone]

I know little about old tools but actually bought these to use too. Anything of high value in the this group I would be better off not using? eBay lot I just won the other day.

https://www.ebay.com/idm/253663391520

List seller sent me.
FARRELL is the long piece also long piece w/ clamp on top
the big bit says 1R
MORSE TWIST T E WELLS-& 11/32 bit=2 square attachment
WILEY RUSSELL long piece with hole in center
WILEY=attachments=7
elterich=7
lightning bits =11
BOXES=REIFF NESTOR1R
LIGHTNING =5
18 MIXED BITS
1/4 VC? 1/4 R 1/2 L
1 EMPTY BOX

 

[twertsy]

Here's a better link to your lot (scroll down)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wi...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[twertsy]

Wiley & Russel (according to their Lightning Trademark) first used Lightning in 1874, and they last re-registered the trademark in 1907. I've no idea if they're collectible but they're likely old. As noted on vintagemachinery.org, they were acquired by GTD in 1912,

 

[Darktone]

Thanks for the link fix! Wow! That is pretty old! Hope the tap sizes are the same SAE sizes we use still.

 

[454ragtop]

Must be some sort of effin Ebay shenanigans going on, link goes to some tap wrenches.

 

[Darktone]

Yes old tap wrench’s but also old wood boxes of tap and such.

 

[Darktone]

Yes I plan on using the taps.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Not too many people collect them, so probably not real valuable. Very cool set.

 

[Darktone]

Thanks, I thought they looked pretty cool too! And using them in my auto shop is pretty neat also. I have some Greenfield stuff I use now- modern though.