PARKER CO CAST IRON ADVERTISING VISE, MERIDEN CONN

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DESCRIPTION: Up for bid is a vintage cast iron, red, Charles Parker Company mini vise promotional advertising, probably from the early 1940's. The Parker Company was based in Meriden, Connecticut. The vise measures approximately 1 ½" high by 2 ¾" wide at its longest points. The base is 1 ¼" in diameter. The vise says "PARKER" on one side and "MERIDEN CONN" on the other side. It is in very good condition with some paint chipping. The Parker operations were generally a "family affair." Their many divisions produced a wide array of products over the years. Parker is probably best known for their firearms, namely the Parker Brother's Shotguns, which were, and are still famous worldwide. Parker divisions also produced hinges, locks, and door hardware; scales, spectacles, match safes , waffle irons, coffee mills, vises, flatware, lamps and chandeliers, furniture, clocks, curtains and more. Many Parker family members were employed by, or managed the firm over the years. PAYMENT/SHIPPING INFORMATION: We ONLY accept PayPal, certified checks or money orders. When you use the shipping calculator, the total includes shipping & handling. Insurance is optional but strongly recommended. Domestic insurance is $1.35 for a purchase price up to $50; after $50 insurance cost rises. International buyers (other than Canada) is $1.95 for $50 of insurance. read more

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