Description
Manufactured by J.A. Chapman, Stanley Works (G.B.) Ltd, England, Stamped model no. 144, SOLD TOGETHER a collection of graduated vintage cast steel drill bits, of various makers: The Irwin Bit Co Ltd, William Ridgeway, Footer Nt, Sheffield, Peter Philip, Aberfeld , some featuring Gedge’s pattern Bright and spiral twist screw bits and drill bits, each stamped with index numbers on the terminals: 1) 16 – B 10 Clinton, 2) Clinton Lockhead bit (with 2 x sliding rules) 3) 7/8 , 4) 12, 5) 11/16, 6) 20, 7) 6, 8) 10, 9) 9/16, 10) 3/4 , 11) 3/8 , 12) 8, 13) 1/2 , 14) 3/8, 15) 5/16, 16) 4 – Mainbor, 17) 3 , 18) 7/32, 19) 5/ 16, AND 20) a counter-sunk bit with a rose head, stamped Maker’s mark: W. Marples and Sons, Sheffield (Length smallest: 11.7cm – largest: 22cm) (With material bag) (Condition report: Age wearing, makers marks worn and oxidation evident, distressing and minor holes to bag)
