A superb fully fitted pattern maker's tool chest, late 19th century, of cedar and pine construction with iron carrying handles, black Japanned finish and pattern maker's initials to the face, 'H. A. H.'. Two large storage compartments to the inside base…
William Marples antique ebony and brass brace, stamped with Royal warrant, 19th century. Examples like these were often presented to the apprentice of the year in the 19th century. 33 cm high
A Victorian Wm. Marples & Sons Sheffield ivory and white metal four-fold 24 inch rule, engraved with maker's name and presentation inscription to Mr Thomas James, 'Together with a Purse of Gold... 1888'.
Early and well constructed carpenters/joiners tool box with removable sliding shelves, full top the top with tools including Sorby and Marples chisels, steel calipers, saws, plane part, etc, everything marked with carpenter's name F. Hartley