estate assortment of primitive hand tools, blacksmithing items, and an industrial testing instrument. The star of the lot is a genuine Central Scientific Co. brass testing sieve from the U.S. Standard Sieve Series. It is accompanied by a rustic assortment of early woodworking marking gauges, horse grooming gear, plastering equipment, and forged iron pieces, making it an excellent instant decorator lot for a workshop, rustic cabin, or industrial design setting.
Lot Inventory & Details
Industrial Testing: Vintage Central Scientific Co. brass sieve (Chicago 39, ILL.). Stamped No. 200 with 74 Microns / .0029 Inches opening specifications on a clean brass plate.
Woodworking Joinery: Two antique adjustable wooden marking gauges / mortise gauges with hand-turned thumbscrews.
Primitive Farm & Trade Tools: One antique wooden plasterer's trowel/hawk, a heavy-duty forged blacksmith soldering iron copper with a wooden handle, a primitive short-spike hand awl, a vintage metal horse sweat scraper with a stitched leather handle, and a classic weathered iron horseshoe.
Condition Report
Central Scientific Sieve: Good vintage condition. The brass body has a beautiful aged patina with typical surface scuffs, small spots of green verdigris near the base edge, and dark circular staining on the fine mesh bottom screen. The mesh remains taut with a few minor punctures.
Primitive Tools: Authentic aged condition. The wood components show excellent historical character with deep coloration, surface grime, and smooth wear from hand handling. The iron components show uniform surface rust, oxidation, and pitting consistent with age and storage. The leather handle on the scraper is intact with solid stitching, showing typical stiffness and surface scaling.