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Whitney's Patent Hand Drill
  • Whitney's Patent Hand Drill
    Patented May 4, 1880. A tool with classic Victorian design and painted with red and gold pinstriping. It was sold by Tower & Lyon.
    This drill, in this condition and in the original box is a top-shelf tool, Fine .......... $895.00
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    • Millers Falls No. 97 Breast Drill
  • Millers Falls No. 97 Breast Drill
    This is the ultimate, top-of-the-line drill. Has 1911 and 1912 patent dates on the handle. It has five speeds.
    This one is complete, including the extra-large breast plate. 90%+ of the original finishes remain. An extraordinary tool, Fine .......... $195.00
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    • Rusby Patent Breast Drill
  • Rusby Patent Breast Drill
    Here is a breast drill with an unusual design.
    The handle can be adjusted to change the torque. The shaft on the chuck can be extended so you don't have to bend over so far to use it on the floor.
    This one is complete with the breast plate, which is just a loose part. Has been lightly cleaned, G+ .......... $165.00
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    • Boxed Russell Jennings Spur Dowel Bitts
  • Boxed Russell Jennings Spur Dowel Bitts
    These are the earliest bitts (that's what they called them then) made by Russell Jennings Mfg Co, Deep River, Conn., U.S.A. This was the original location of the company, and they moved to Chester, Conn, in 1875, so, these are before that time, and for only a few years.

    The box has an early, decorative wallpaper cover with a label on the top and one end, with the size written in inkpen.

    A wonderful piece of history, Fine ............ $95.00
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    • Millers Falls Drill Millers Falls No. 13A Breast Drill
    An unusually attractive, early breast drill. Feby 18, 1890 patent date on the chuck. Has a nickel plated frame with a level, rosewood handles, Barber chuck with alligator jaws, and red paint with gold striping oon the large gear. G+ ..................... $95.00
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