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Posted 8 months ago
pw-collector
(471 items)
These are two small, 2.66 inch outside dimension, 2 inch inside dimension, Moore & Wright Precision Ground Squares, Britain's Tool Factory, Sheffield, England.
The wood box is 3.53 inches x 2.64 inches x 0.87 inches.
An inspection tag inside the box states:
Passed by 1041
Packed by 34
Date .....................J
This is what I found on-line about the company:
Founded in 1906 by innovative young engineer Frank Moore, Moore & Wright has been designing, manufacturing and supplying precision measuring equipment to global industry for over 100 years. With roots fixed firmly in Sheffield, England, the company began by manufacturing a range of calipers, screwdrivers, punches and other engineer’s tools.
Thanks for looking,
Dave
Tools and HardwareThe history of tools and hardware tells the story of two conflicting impuls…
Quality product!
They look in amazing condition after 100 years.
Beautiful!
Thanks vetraio50 for the appreciation. I'm not sure of the age, I have not been able to find anything on this small of a square that they manufactured. A 6" square is the smallest I found. This box did have a little moisture get in it at one time. I had to clean a small amount of rust off of them, but otherwise in good condition.
Dave
Thanks mustngtony for the appreciation.
Dave