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Larry and Carole
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Antique
Vintage Collectible & User
Tools & Rules


Bridge City Tools
Squares / Bevels / Dividers / Marking Gauges etc.

All of the BCT & Lie Nielsen Tools listed below are from one fellows collection. Some are marked with his 832 #, others are from the signature series w/ their COA, and some are just generic Bridge City Tools. Most are unused, some untouched.



Bridge City Tools PT-1 Trammel PointsBridge City Tool PT-1 Trammel Points Signature Series. 1994. The collectors ID # was 832. Unused. Complete w/ proper original measure stick / rod w/ scale.  COA. Some box scuffs.

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BCT-PT-1-TRAM-1

Fine . . . . . $225.00

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Bridge City Tools BS-10 Transfer Bevel SquareBridge City Tool BS-10 Transfer Bevel Square 1994 Signature Series.  Nice!! Unused. Some box scuffs.

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BCT-BS-10 BVSQ

Fine . . . . . $150.00

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Bridge City Tools SquevelBridge City Tool Squevel - Bevel Square 1993 Signature Series Bridge City Tool Works 1993 Commemorative Squevel. The Squevel was the 1st Commemorative Tool that BCT offered in 1993.

This fact is explained in the letter that came with it. Also included is the COA, original receipt, and box.  The original owner paid extra to have his name engraved on the bevel blade.  This is a Rosewood model and numbered R1910. A fine tool. Shows no sign of use. A bit of tarnish otherwise minty nice. Minor box scuffs.

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BCT-SQUEVEL

Fine . . . . . $60.00

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Bridge City Tool Works 1997 Commemorative Tool # 5 Hand ViseBridge City Tool Works 1997 Commemorative Tool # 5 Hand Vise   Nice!! The original owner bought this new in 1997 and it has sat in its box unused and untouched for years. The foam interior of the original box was turning to dust and I removed it. The polished steel portion developed some slight corrosion over the years where specks of the foam sat on the tool. I rubbed it a bit with 000 steel wool, and it could use more to get rid of the spots completely.

This hand vise is a fine example and wants to go to work.

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BCT-VISE

Fine . . . . . $175.00

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Stanley / Lufkin / Chapin - Stevens
& Other American Maker
Rules / Rulers / Tapes


 Lufkin Boxwood Carpenters Rule2 Lufkin Boxwood Carpenters Rules  Top one is a 651 which is the same as a Stanley 68. The bottom one is a 771 that is the same as a Stanley 84. Both are nice enough.

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TX-LUF-651                TX-LUF771

Good + . . . . . 15.00 / Choice

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Stanley No 62 & 62 1/2 Brassbound 2' 4 Fold Carpenter RulesStanley No 62 & 62 1/2 Brassbound 2' 4 Fold Carpenter Rules  Pretty nice 62 1/2. and the larger 62 

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G-STAN-62HF             G-STAN-62

Good   . . . . . 20.00 / Each

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No. 42 Ship Carpenter Bevel / RuleNo. 42 Ship Carpenter Bevel / Rule   Unmarked Ok overall condition.

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TX-R-NN42

Good - . . . . . $20.00

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No. 036 The Chapin - Stevens Carpenters Boxwood Rule with Bevel & LevelThe Chapin - Stephens No. 036 Boxwood Architects Rule with Bevel & Level  Marked as the title indicates. A very nice example.

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TX-R-CS036-2

Fine  . . . . . 120.00

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Bridge City Tool Rules	Bridge City Tool Rules  There are a couple different models here.  A 12" & 24" SR regular rules, and 3 18" CR centering rules.

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BCT-RULES

24" SR Rule - - - -  Fine . . . . . $25.00           SOLD!!

12" SR Rule - - - -  Fine . . . . . $20.00         SOLD!!

18" CR Rule - - - -  Fine . . . . . $15.00 / Ea.

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Antique
Piano Tuning & Repair Tools


Piano Makers Bow DrillsPiano Makers Rosewood & Ivory Bow Drill Both of these piano makers bow drills came from the same tool box along with a number of other piano tuning tools I have listed elsewhere. I got the lot of piano tuning tools, including several Rosewood Handle Tuning Hammers / Wrenches in a trade for some nice bench planes.

One bow drill is marked H. S. & Co. for Hammacher Schlemmer. I see no maker marks on the other which is not unusual. It is probably by one of the known New York piano tool and plane makers like Erlandsen, Brandt, or the like. Both are very similar to each other noting the difference in the shapes of the Rosewood handles.

The pads or bits shown fit either drill. Drill pads usually got separated from their drills and it is unusual to find bow drills with them. I will include five (5) with the sale of each or either drill. I also have one all wood bow (see last pic) that will be included with which ever bow drill sells first.

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AMN-BOW-1                            AMN-BOW-2

TNB -HS- - - - - Fine . . . . . $375.00

BWB -NN - - - - - Fine . . . . . $350.00

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Piano Key ClampsPiano Key Clamps  Good condition.  Maker marks on some. Some pads might be missing. For clamping ivory veneers to the wooden keys on a piano, organ or other key musical instruments.  Offered as a lot.

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TRD-PK-CLMPS

Good + . . . . . . 60.00 / Lot

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Misc. Piano Tuning & Repair ToolsMisc. Piano Tuning & Repair Tools  These came from the same box as the Rosewood & Ivory Bow Drills listed above. The brass handle brushes are homemade and have a great look. You probably know better than I what to call, and what the other tools are for. As a lot, with all all the rest, or just this grouping.

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TRD-PIANO-6T

Good + . . . . . . $30.00 / Lot

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Piano Tuning / Repair ToolsMisc. Piano Tuning & Repair Tools  These piano tuning & repair related tools came from the same box as the Rosewood & Ivory Bow Drills listed above. You probably know better than I what to call each, and what specific job the individual tools are for. As a lot, with all all the rest, or just this grouping.

TRD-PIANO-L-W20

Good  . . . . . . 55.00 / Lot

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Antique Piano Tuning & Repair ToolsMisc. Piano Tuning & Repair Tools  These piano tuning & repair related tools came from the same box as the Rosewood & Ivory Bow Drills listed above. You probably know better than I what to call each, and what specific job the individual tools are for. As a lot, with all all the rest, or just this grouping.

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TRD-PIANO-L-MTL

Good  . . . . . . $45.00 / Lot

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Antique Piano Tuning Hammer / Wrenches Repair ToolsPiano Tuning Hammer / Wrenches Repair Tools  These Rosewood handle piano tuning wrenches / Hammers & other repair related tools came from the same box as the Rosewood & Ivory Bow Drills listed above. There are two additional threaded double heads to interchange when needed. The sliding extend feature works on all of the wrenches. The brushes and assorted misc. also came from the same box.

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TRD-PIANO-WRNCH

Good  . . . . . . $200.00 / Lot     1st Hammer / Wrench and last one on Right    SOLD

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Lot of Piano Tuning & Repair Tools - Package Deal All Six lots of Piano Tuning & Repair Tools for one money.  Includes 2 Bow Drills w/ pads and one all wood bow, (not shown) The lot of piano key clamps, the 4 Rosewood handle tuning wrenches / hammers, and all of the assorted misc. shown in the pics and listed separately above. 

TRD-PIANO-LOT

Good + . . . . . . $800.00 / Lot

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Piano Makers Bow Drills Piano Key Clamps Antique Piano Tuning Hammer / Wrenches Repair Tools Antique Piano Tuning & Repair Tools Piano Tuning / Repair Tools Misc. Piano Tuning & Repair Tools

Lot of Piano Tuning & Repair Tools - Package Deal All Six lots of Piano Tuning & Repair Tools for one money.  Includes 2 Bow Drills w/ pads and one all wood bow, (not shown) The lot of piano key clamps, the 4 Rosewood handle tuning wrenches / hammers, and all of the assorted misc. shown in the pics above and listed separately above. 

TRD-PIANO-LOT

Good + . . . . . . $800.00 / Lot

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Misc. Antique & Vintage
Drills / Braces / Bits & Related Tools


Stanley 923 8" BraceStanley 923 8" Brace  Very nice.  A good worker.

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LA-BB-S923-8

Good +   . . . . . $35.00

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Antique Corner Brace / Bit Brace2 Corner Braces  A minty nice Millers Falls 502, and one dirty but nice one I do not see any name on right off.  It does have a distinctive dust cover over the U joint. It would clean up to be much nicer.

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GIL-CORNER-MF                       GIL-CORNER-D2

MF 502 - Fine . . . . . $60.00

Dirty - Good . . . . . $20.00        SOLD!!

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Millers Falls Corner Drill for Auger BraceMillers Falls Adjustable Angle Corner Drill for Auger Brace   Both the same idea with slightly different adjustment designs. One clearly marked MF on the chuck. The other one is marked, but hard to make out under the dirt.

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GIL-2CORNER

Good . . . . . $15.00 Choice

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Yankee 1530 A Hand Drill3 Yankee 1530 Hand Drills w/ 4 Speed Transmission  All Run OK.  All are used and from different eras.  Good chucks, and transmissions are working.  A favorite w/ users. Nice enough!!

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GIL-YANK-1530-T1                               GIL-YANK-1530-M2                              GIL-YANK-1530-B3        SOLD!!

Good  . . . . . $27.50 Choice

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Yankee Spiral Screw DriversYankee / North Brothers Spiral Screw Drivers  NOS.  Very nice.   31 w/o spring, and two NOS 135A w/ springs.  One loose 135.

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OAK-YANK-31                         OAK-YANK-135GB                    OAK-YANK-135YB                   OAK-YANK-135NB

31 - Fine . . . . . $45.00

135 - YB - Fine . . . . . $35.00

135 - GB - Fine . . . . . $35.00

135 - NoBox - Good + . . . . . $10.00

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Yankee / North Brothers 130A Spiral Screw DriverYankee / North Brothers 130A Spiral Screw Driver   Works fine. 3 bits.  Box has been taped, and then taped again.  A good user.  Nice!!

CYN-130A

Good + . . . . .  $15.00

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Craftsman Auger Bit SetsCraftsman Auger Bit Sets These 2 sets of Auger bits are two distinct sets.  Neither looks to have seen much use.  The spurs on all bits are good. Most have their protective caps. I had to clean them up a bit as there was some surface storage rust on them. As there are two sets, one w/ 6 bits, and one with 13, there are going to be repeats. Note, the 13 piece set is actually 12.  There is no # 11 / 11/16ths bit in either set. 

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CRAFT-ABITS

Good +  . . . . . $60.00  / Lot

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 Auger Bit Extensions for Brace3 Auger Bit Extensions for Brace  Used - still usable. All three are Stanley.  An 18 - 21 & 24"

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LA-2AUG-EXT

Good . . . . . $18.00 / choice

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Stanley No. 49 Auger Bit Depth StopStanley No. 49 Auger Bit Depth Stop / Gauge  The japanned one is WWII vintage.  Both are in good condition. 

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OAK-S49-B                   OAK-S49-N

Good + . . . . . $15.00 Choice

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Cleveland / C.T. D. Co. No. 50 Fractional Twist Drill Index
w/ Drill BitsCleveland / C.T. D. Co. No. 50 Fractional Twist Drill Index w/ Drill Bits  This is a Cleveland Twist Drill Co. / C.T. D. Co. No. 50 Fractional Twist Drill Index w/ Drill Bits. Base is dirty and damage free. All the holes are filled, but no guarantee they are original or the exact right size. Many are, but not all. From very small to 1/2".

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AMN-DI-C

Good + . . . . . . $55.00

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Morse Twist Drill & Mach. Co. Fractional Twist Drill Index w/ Drill BitsMorse Twist Drill & Mach. Co. Fractional Twist Drill Index w/ Drill Bits   Base folds in and out to be flat, angled, or form a triangle. Patent info on base from 1906. All the holes are filled, but no guarantee the drill bits are original or the exact right size. Many are, but not all. From very small to 1/2".

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AMN-DI-M

Good + . . . . . . $55.00

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Lion Machine Co. No. 4 Universal TrimmerLion Machine Co. No. 4 Universal Trimmer Very nice. Proper original handle. Cutters are sharp and damage free. Over the years these trimmers were made and sold by several different companies. This is an earlier version with the patent info and Bridgeport CT location info cast into the body. It was such a popular tool that several companies are still offering clones.

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LA-LION-T

Fine . . . . . $100.00

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Task Pro Center Dowelling Jig Task Pro Center Dowelling Jig  Well made heavy duty self centering dowel jig.  I have an older Dowel - It version of this tool I use to use it and loved it. This appears to be a later /newer model. I see similar versions can retail for upwards of $75.00 or less at Harbor Freight.

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GIL-TASK-DJ

Good + . . . . . $15.00

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Misc. Wrenches & Related Tools


3 Early California Church Key Beer Bootle Openers3 Early Advertising Church Key Beer Bottle Openers  The top one is brass and from the Fresno Brewing Co. a pre prohibition Beer Brewery that is long gone. It dates from the teens and is over 100 years old. The square hole is a wrench for adjusting early gas fired car headlights. The Golden Glow is a famous WI beer, and the Pee Boy Opener is from the little known Lee Jo Tavern & Bottle Shop in Sacramento that is also long gone. As a lot.

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G-3-BOTTLE

Good + . . . . . $40.00 / Lot

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Antique Wrench3 Small Wrenches   On top is a tiny Alligator. In the middle is a very nice small Rolls Royce open end wrench.  Below is a marked small S open end. Overall very nice condition.

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RNO-3TWRNCH

Good + . . . . . $40.00 / Lot

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Tomahawk Mfg. Co. Leaf Spring Grease ToolTomahawk Mfg. Co. Leaf Spring Grease Tool  Patented October 17th 1916. Tap it in between the leaf springs, turn the handle to push some grease out, and spring noises will disappear. The good old days. Nice condition.

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SACB-SPRING

Good + . . . . . . $20.00

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Misc. Antique & Collectible
Mouse / Rat & Small Animal Traps


# 1 Sure Death Trap by Davenport Trap Co# 1 Sure Death Trap by Davenport Trap Co. This is a # 1 Sure Death Small Animal / Rat Trap by Davenport Trap Co. pictured. It has a 4 1/2" diameter ring and 6 finger trigger to spring the trap. Overall nice condition. Strong spring and is fully functional.

The Davenport Trap Co. was formed in 1909. Bruce Shaw introduced the No. 1 Sure Death trap in 1909 as “sure death” for mink, marten, muskrat, weasel, rabbit, pocket gopher, moles and rats. He was granted a patent for the idea in 1912. In 1912 the # 2 & # 3 models, which were slightly different, were introduced and this style trap with the 6 finger trigger was dropped. This is an early version marked Pat Apl'd For on the trigger arm.

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GV-SURE-TRAP

Good + . . . . . . $150.00

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Antique Leather Working Tools



Osborne Steel Draw Gauge2 Osborne Steel Draw Gauges One is much nicer than the other.

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LA-OSB-DG1                       LA-OSB-DG2

Good + . . . . . $20.00

Fair . . . . . $10.00

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Osborne Latta Patent Draw Gauge / Leather ToolOsborne Latta Patent Draw Gauge / Leather Tool  Rosewood handle, iron frame.  Patented twist lock bar adjusting feature. Has trigger. Proper keepers.  Note cutter / blade is marked "P. Goesser Grass Valley Cal" an early California cutlery & Bowie knife maker.

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JF-LATTA

Good + . . . . . . $75.00

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1911 C. S. Osborne Leatherworking Tools Catalog1911 C. S. Osborne Leatherworking Tools Catalog  This is a 1976 reprint put out by Astragal Press.  A good reference.

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Good + . . . . . $12.00 

OAK-1911-CAT

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1899 C. S. Osborne Leatherworking Tools Catalog1899 C. S. Osborne Leatherworking Tools Catalog  This is an original.  Cover is slightly loose and taped.  Interior is pretty nice.  A great reference.

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Good  . . . . . $195.00 

OAK-1911-CAT

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Blade-Aid Swivel Knife SharpenerBlade-Aid Swivel Knife Sharpener in Box  This guide is for use to help sharpen a swivel knife leather tool.

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TX-BLADE

Fine . . . . . $12.00

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We buy quality Antique Tools in this and other categories of Antiques.

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