Antique 1924 SHORE INSTRUMENT MFG SCLEROSCOPE HARDNESS TESTER ORIGINAL BOX 02326

Description

Antique Pat. 1924 The Shore Instrument & Mfg. Co. Scleroscope Metal Hardness Tester in Original Handled Box with Accessories & 1929 Packing List
!!!UNTESTED!!!  Nice Condition!
Don't know if Scleroscope is complete.  Please ask questions as needed.  BUYER MUST BE THE EXPERT!
The Original 1929 Packing List is enclosed as well as Six (6) Accessory Pieces.
Two (2) of the Pieces are marked:
"THE SHORE INSTRUMENT & MFG. CO.  NEW YORK".
Two (2) Pieces are marked:
"THE SHORE INSTRUMENT & MFG. CO. NEW YORK  23-25  HARD  UNI.HAM." & "THE SHORE INSTRUMENT & MFG. CO.  NEW YORK  94-96  HARD  UNI.HAM."
Two (2) Pieces are unmarked.
The Plate on the back is marked:
"THE SHORE INSTRUMENT & MFG. CO.  NEW YORK, U.S.A.  MANUFACTURERS AND SOLE PANTENTEES OF THE  SCLEROSCOPE  TR. MK. REGISTERED  PAT. APR. 8 1924  NO. 4176D".
The Gauge is marked:
"THE SHORE INSTRUMENT & MFG. CO., NEW YORK, U.S.A."
The Base is marked:
"MADE IN U.S.A."
WE ARE NOT EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF SCLEROSCOPE ... IN FACT KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THEM.  WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS COLLECTION!
USED CONDITION:
There are the normal scruffs & scratches to the Scleroscope due to use & storage.  There is wear to the black paint. most notably on the handle,  There is wear to the nickel plating.  Over-all good used condition.  There is wear to the Handled Wooden Dove Tailed Box.
Approximate Measurements:  6.25" Deep x 5.5" W x 15" H.
!!!SOLD AS IS!!!
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Condition:  Used condition with wear consistent with age & use.  Other conditions are listed above.  Please look at photos for accurate account of condition.  Use zoom feature to see flaws prior to bidding.
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Most of the items listed are antique, collectible, &/or used; therefore, there will be the normal amount of wear to these items.  The items are described to the best of our knowledge noting all problems as seen.  If there is additional information needed, please ask questions.
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