Great Expectations Antiques

This is a clean spiral ratchet screwdriver, it is marked "YANKEE HANDYMAN NO. 133H NORTH BROS. MFG. CO. DIV. OF STANLEY TOOLS MADE IN U.S.A." on the nickel plated area near the selector switch. It measures 10" long overall include the bit, has a black painted handle. The wood handle is solid with about 90% of it's original finish intact. The hardwood has only very minor wear and dings as shown in the pictures. The ferrule is not painted on this one, and the steel screwdriver head and shaft is in good useable condition with some minor staining on the bare metal surfaces. Nickel plating is 90% intact. The selector on this one moves smoothly and holds position very well, three position, left, right, lock. The bit is removeable, and has a 7/32" or .218" diameter shank, and will except that size Yankee Phillips adapter bits that we also offer for sale (under Yankee with the search feature). A rare and very nice screwdriver!

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