Antiques
Of A
Mechanical Nature
Of A
Mechanical Nature
www.Patented-Antiques.com
Larry and Carole Meeker
Purveyors of & Dealers in
Americana & Patented &
Mechanical Antiques
LCM@patented-antiques.com
530-620-7019
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Click here to see
the
FTJ Condition Chart which is at the bottom of this
page.
We offer a rental or special purchase program for the entertainment
and movie industry
We have many unusual antiques available that are not typically offered
by the usual rental venues that service the entertainment industry.
The items available to rent range from historically significant examples
of early and unique antique sewing machines and tools, to a selection
of Patent Models and salesman samples, to varied scientific devices
and surveying instruments that can be used to make a scene more authentic
or truly realistic.
Inquire for rates and to reserve objects you need
for your next project.
LCM@patented-antiques.com
Can't Find It?
Due to the nature of the types of antique
merchandise that we offer for sale many pieces could easily fall
into more than one category or by a name other than you were looking
for. If you can not
find the specific item you are looking for under a particular category
it very well could be listed on another page, or it may still be sitting
on my shelf waiting for your inquiry. Please go to this page where
there is a Search Feature.
Looking for a Gift? Like what you see but just
can't decide, or don't know what to buy that special other?
Order a Gift Certificate And Finally........ Click on any of the links in the left
column to see the current antique offerings that we have for sale.
**** We Sell Antiques!
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We want
to Help you Sell Your quality Antiques
If you have a single antique, or a collection of antiques to sell
please contact us at LCM@patented-antiques.com
giving us your PHONE NUMBER
and other contact info
and we will get back to you ASAP.
Thanks!!
Larry & Carole |
CONDITION CLASSIFICATION CHART FOR ANTIQUE HAND TOOLS
Revised Edition Copyright 1991
| CATEGORY | USEABLE | FINISH | WEAR | REPAIR | SURFACE | MISC. |
| New | Totally | Metal: 100% Wood: as manufactured | None | None | Metal: no rust Wood: surface smooth, edges sharp | "+" indicates original package or box |
| Fine | Totally | Metal: 90-100% Wood: 80% original or old finish | Minimal | None | Metal: trace of rust, some dark patina o.k. Wood: surface smooth, edges slightly rounded | Makers marks, if present, clear and easily legible |
| Good+ | Yes--may need tuning | Metal: 75-90% Wood: Well patinated appearance | Normal | Minor or none | Metal: light rust Wood: minor surface stress, edges good | A few dings and/ or scratches are o.k. |
| Good | Yes--may need serious tuning | Metal: 50-75% Wood: pleasing patination, may have some stains | Normal to moderate | Minor but correct | Metal: light rust, some minor pitting Wood: minor chips, shrinkage cracks | This category represents average, as found condition |
| Good- | Probably | Metal: 30-50% Wood: some patination; staining or discoloration prominent, or refinished | Moderate to heavy | Correct | Metal: moderate rust, moderate pitting Wood: warping, ships, minor splitting | This category definitely indicates a problem, although the general integrity is o.k. |
| Fair | Probably not | Metal: 0-30% Wood: extreme discoloration, poor refinishing | Extensive | Major, improper or missing parts | Metal: moderate to heavy rust, serious pitting Wood: warped, split, large chunks out, major cracks | Normally not suitable to add to a collection, may be good for parts |
| Poor | No | n/a | Excessive | Damaged, missing major parts | Metal: heavy rust, major pitting Wood: rot, rough surface, glued splits | Only useful for parts or raw materials for the repair of better condition tools |
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