The maker marks on this tool usually appear around the upper and lower ends of the shifter barrel inside a zig-zag band. On some models there is no maker mark. This sprial/ratchet screwdriver looks quite similar to early models of NORTH BROTHERS MANUFACTURING CO. "YANKEE" No. 30 The handle is a different shape, it may have one or two shifters on opposite sides of barrel and the chuck may or many not be spring-loaded.
The maker marks on this tool usually appear around the upper and lower ends of the shifer barrel inside a zig-zag band.
MALLETT & CO. / AUGUSTA MAINE
There may be no maker marks on this tool.
There may be no maker marks on this tool.
There may be no maker marks on this tool.
There are four different models which bear inscriptions similar to this. I am particularly interested the model which has a single spiral (clockwise only).
This model is similar to the other Decatur Coffin Co. screwdrivers but utilizes a socket/chuck for interchangeable screwdriver tips(clockwise only).
Most H. Mueller
spiral
screwdrivers which you will see follow the basic conventional
patterns
of other makers and do not resemble this illustration from the patent.
This is an earlier model in the style of an
Archimedian
drill with an exposed shaft and sliding handle
which houses the clutch mechanism.
There are two models of this screwdriver - with a return spring and without a return spring.
Single spiral, RH only, replaceable tip, rosewood handle.
This may
be the only marking or may have other markings related to Gilbert T.
Sutterly, Philadelphia.
PAT APR 16-1889 / PAT APP'D FOR:
This is another form of the
Sutterly patent above. This may be the only marking or may have other markings
related to Gilbert T. Sutterly, Philadelphia.
I would appreciate hearing from you via e-mail if you have one of these or any other unusual or early spiral screwdrivers.
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