Antique Starrett Combination Square Patent May 6 1879

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Charity auction - please bid high!! 100% of the proceeds benefit Books for America Click to see our other eBay auctions! PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THIS ITEM 1800's Starrett combination square. 12" rule marked "Starrett's Pat. May, 6. 1879." Definately had some use, japanning has worn off and the level is broken(you may be able to replace it as t is a screw at the base.) Otherwise the tool works great. Measures 12ths and 16ths, but not easily readable. Please scroll down to see all the photos I uploaded. Please see the photos for condition. Previous collector attached a tag with string - we left the tag on for identification purposes. Save on shipping - all of the tools we are listing can be picked up at our facility in Fairfax, VA or bookstore in Washington, DC. This item and the many many other vintage tools we will be listing in the coming months were donated to us by the family of a major Washington, DC area tool collector. He was very meticulous and carefully identified each item, and took excellent care of his collection. Please check back often - we will be listing items as quickly as possible. We are a nationally recognized charity. We describe items as best we can - we would rather receive a lower price by pointing out every flaw than incorrectly describe an item just to obtain a higher selling price. Cheers,Steve HerseyFounder & PresidentBooks for America NOTE: Insurance is required for items over $50. Save on shipping - This item may be picked up at our used bookstore at 1417 22nd Street, NW in Washington , DC . Email us to arrange a time - we have to bring the item from our warehouse. If you pick up from us, you can use your credit card or cash at the store, you do not have to pay online. NOTE: WE ARE LISTING MANY NEW AND GENTLY USED DVD s, BOOKS, CDs, etc. WIN MULTIPLE ITEMS AND CO MBI NE SHIPPING (you'll save a lot on shipping - multiple items must be paid for all in one payment - let us know when you are done bidding and we will send one combined invoice). Donate your unneeded books, videos, audiobooks and CDs to us and receive a great tax deduction! Shipping and Handling: (we will combine shipping on multiple auctions). Inside U.S. Shipping cost quoted is for U.S. Postal Service Media Mail and includes postage, cost of shipping materials and handling. Media mail is sometimes quite slow, especially to the west coast. International International shipping is sometimes expensive - please ask before you bid if you want to know the shipping cost. We charge exact postage plus $1.50 to cover the box, etc. Payment Details: We accept Paypal , check (with good feedback), or money order. Visit our About Me page to learn about our programs. CHARITY AUCTION!! 100% of the net proceeds support Books For America - we are a non-profit 501(c )( 3) organization based in Washington , DC . Books for America distributes books and more to organizations in the United States serving needy communities and people. Recipients of donated books and more include hospitals, inner-city schools, assisted living communities for seniors, adult literacy programs, veterans hospitals, youth centers, women's shelters, prisons, hospices, and more. We obtain books and more through donation drives in communities like yours. We occasionally obtain items that would be of more value to collectors and others than to our recipients, and sometimes simply take a small quantity of donated items and sell them on eBay - proceeds from this sale will help finance the organization's program costs. Thank you! BID HIGH - IT'S FOR CHAR ITY!!!! Please check back often, as we list items almost daily as time permits, and have a constant supply coming to us weekly. | read more

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