Great Expectations Antiques

Circa: Mid-1900's
Condition: Very Good
Manufacturer: GREENFIELD TAP & DIE CORPORATION GREENFIELD MASSACHUSETTS
This is nice clean tap and die set in a fitted wood box that is not marked by the maker, however it contains a die wrench marked " O.K. MADE IN U.S.A. NO. 751" and a tap wrench marked "NO. 328 GTD MADE IN U.S.A. 27". Most of the taps and dies are also marked "GTD" and the various size that they are on them also. The sizes of the taps are from(3-48 to 1/4-20)these are the tap sizes: 3-48 (2), 4-40 (1), 5-40 (2), 8-32 (3), 10-32, 10-24 (2), 12-24 (2), 1/4-20 (2), 1/4-28 (2), as you can see there is more than one of some of the taps. The adjustable round dies, are (3-48, 5-40, 8-32, 10-24, 12-24, plus over 6 different tap drills are also included. All are in the wood case, in various pockets cut in the wood box. The set features a very nice quality tap wrench, a good sturdy adjustable guide die wrench. All the taps and dies appear to be in Good+ to fine condition, and the wrenches are in very good condition. The wood case is solid, no damage, minor finish wear, good hinges, and front latch closure. Overall one of the nicest vintage small sizes tap and die sets I've seen, as most of the pieces are marked and appear to be the originals, plus most sets do not have drill bits like this one does! Very complete, very good quality! A rare set in this nice of condition! All the drills, taps and dies are in very good condition, many show no sign of use! The case is 6 x 11.5" with a good latch and hings.

Shop by Store Name

Click on a letter to view store names that begin with that letter.
More Shopping
Resources
  • News-Antique.com Today's news about the antiques & collectibles trade.
  • The TIAS.com Showcase Antiques & collectibles that were added to TIAS.com today.
  • Get an online appraisal for an item here.