Lot 147 - Grouping of Five Antique Chisels with Wood Handles Including Butcher Cast Steel moshe1964a " is written in pencil

" is written in pencil on the cover

Stretcher has a patent date of 1884

Battle Creek

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Lot 147 - Grouping of Five Antique Chisels with Wood Handles Including Butcher Cast Steel moshe1964a " is written in pencilAntique grouping of five chisels with wood handles in assorted sizes and blade profiles. The lot includes two wide blade chisels with square handles, one stamped "Butcher" and "Cast Steel" and the other stamped "W. Butcher" and "Cast Steel"; a small narrow tang chisel with a round wood handle; a gouge with a turned wood handle and brass ferrule; and a wide socket style chisel without a handle. All show surface patina, oxidation, and wear consistent