Vintage Chicago Tools Set

[twertsy]

Grabbed this set off the local CL. I just couldn't resist it! Appears to be complete and it's very cool! Next step, rust treatment. Any guidance / tips on cleaning this wooden box?

 

[Deso]

Hello Twertsy I have something similar But this one is British Made , By a company called Accles and Pollock I have very little info on these but I think they are facinating

 

[twertsy]

Hello Twertsy I have something similar But this one is British Made , By a company called Accles and Pollock I have very little info on these but I think they are facinating

Fascinating! Perfect word! Looking more closely at the finish, they appear to have been black, but I'm not sure exactly what form. Guess it could be simply black paint in the 190x's? Hopefully Lauver will chime in as I believe he'd know.

 

[SweetD]

Looks like the finish may be what they call "Japanning" -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanning

I have a similar-aged antique ratchet / socket set that has remnants of Japanning on it...also an old Stanley Sweetheart vise.

Dave

 

[Ratchet.]

Grabbed this set off the local CL. I just couldn't resist it! Appears to be complete and it's very cool! Next step, rust treatment. Any guidance / tips on cleaning this wooden box?

Cool old set, would be careful cleaning the inside of box as the sticker will be very fragile, would probably just leave the inside of the lid as it is, for the outside may be worth trying warm water and a cloth first, need to avoid soaking the wood though as it will warp....

Hello Twertsy I have something similar But this one is British Made , By a company called Accles and Pollock I have very little info on these but I think they are facinating

Nice, was that the one that was on ebay recently? had never heard of the make before seeing it either, came up while i was searching for Snap-on ferret stuff, nice that its all complete too.