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This chest and the tools within it belonged to Frances Cleveland Bert (1892-1984), the grandfather of one of Ron's coworkers. He made his living in the steel mills before becoming a high-school industrial arts teacher. Click the links below to see " before " and " after " pics. Before: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
6.5" Barn latch (slides up and turns to unlatch). Marked "188" - Patented July 7, 1891. No longer available Click to enlarge
22" Hand-forged barn strap hinges (female). Circa 1880.$25 (pair) + shipping Click to enlarge
17" Pipe cutter, stamped "S1" with a capital "T" inside a circle$17 + shipping Click to enlarge
Babbitt bearing cast-iron pot (4
3/4 " x 3 1/2 "). Stamped "5482 A.L."$14 + shipping Click to enlarge
Alemite 5" D-handle grease gun, "Reg US Pat Off,
Hydraulic Gun Model 6556, Stewart Warner Corp, Made in Chicago" Click to enlarge
14" Machinist's oil can (no markings)$10 + shipping Click to enlarge
Fire hose nozzle, circa 1940. No longer available Click to enlarge
9" Vintage curling iron with oak handle (no markings)$6 + shipping Click to enlarge
8" Steel wall bell by Wall Supply Co. Copper striker. Base measures 11"x 9" Not for sale Click to enlarge
FYR-FYTER 2.5-gallon, fire extinguisher (Dayton, OH). Classification
A-1 No. 8747, tested to 350 lbs. Underwriters' Laboratories inspected. Nipple on hose missing. $125 + shipping Click to enlarge
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This chest and the tools within it belonged to Frances Cleveland Bert (1892-1984), the grandfather of one of Ron's coworkers. He made his living in the steel mills before becoming a high-school industrial arts teacher. Click the links below to see "
6.5" Barn latch (slides up and turns to unlatch). Marked "188" - Patented July 7, 1891.
22" Hand-forged barn strap hinges (female). Circa 1880.
17" Pipe cutter, stamped "S1" with a capital "T" inside a circle
Babbitt bearing cast-iron pot (4
3/4" x 3 1/2"). Stamped "5482 A.L."
Alemite 5" D-handle grease gun, "Reg US Pat Off,
Hydraulic Gun Model 6556, Stewart Warner Corp, Made in Chicago" 
14" Machinist's oil can (no markings)
Fire hose nozzle, circa 1940. 
9" Vintage curling iron with oak handle (no markings)
8" Steel wall bell by Wall Supply Co. Copper striker. Base measures 11"x 9"
FYR-FYTER 2.5-gallon, fire extinguisher (Dayton, OH). Classification
A-1 No. 8747, tested to 350 lbs. Underwriters' Laboratories inspected. Nipple on hose missing.