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Brass and steel 'female' mould impression inserts for buttons.

Designer (Person)

Manufactured for

James Grove & Sons

Date

1860 - 1950 (circa)

Side view of an electric drill showing the gun shaped drill with its electrical cable and plug.

Black & Decker Drill EPC148

Designer (Person)

Manufacturer

Date

2011

Side view of a grease horn showing the metal hook.

Early 19th C greasing horn

Designer (Person)

Manufacturer

Date

1800 - 1850

Scanned image showing a welding unit with a resin case.

Photo: Argon Wedling set

Manufacturer

Manufactured for

Front view of a voltmeter showing the circular casing.

Electrical meter

Designer (Person)

Manufacturer

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Horn funnel

Multiple strength magnifying set

Horn awl

3 strength magnifying glass set

Designer (Person)

Manufacturer

Date

1840 - 1869 (circa)

Side view of an optician's set showing the various lenses.

Multi-magnifying optician's set

Designer (Person)

Manufacturer

Date

1800 - 1899 (circa)

Horn cleaning tool

Comb cutter's hand frame