Open grandstand-style trolley car for sightseeing.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
Tailoring shears
Now that's a pair of scissors! Heavy and about a foot long, the handles are beautifully formed to fit the operators right hand.
On the brass medallion is cast, "R. Heinisch Inventor - Newark, N.J." and "Latest Patent 1859". These scissors were manufactured by Rochius/Reuben Heinisch in Newark, New Jersey. The 1859 patent (X8680) describes a refined iteration of his earlier innovative handle designs (pioneered in 1835 and 1839), specifically shaped to prevent hand cramping during heavy-duty tailoring or sail-making work.
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Sunday, November 1, 2026
Bahco adjustable pipe wrench
A bit of an unusual action on this old pipe wrench from Swedish manufacturer Bahco. Wind in the nut to tighten the jaws onto a pipe or a fitting, then squeeze the handles together to apply more force. How effective it is is open to discussion but I don't think anyone else used this arrangement.
Buck Bros chisel
Buck Brothers of Millbury, Massachusetts made high-quality, durable cast steel and laminated chisels and other edge tools through the 19th and 20th centuries. The three Buck brothers, Charles, John, and Richard grew up in Sheffield England and emigrated to the US in 1849 or 1850 setting up the company to make edge tools. The Buck’s Head Logo was copyrighted in June 1875. Two of the brothers left the partnership, Charles starting the Charles Buck Edge Tool Co. and Richard ran the company till his death in 1893, when the sons in law took it over. They acquired the Charles Buck company along the way. The family connection was lost when the business was sold in 1948, passing to Great Neck Tools in 1951.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
Auburn Rubber sports car
One of the many rubber toys Auburn made in the 1950s, this one is about 4 or 5" long. Not sure what car this shape was modelled from, maybe a Ferrari? Guesses welcomed...
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