Item SC6 -
F. A. Howard & Son, Allard's Patent
Spiral Screw Driver.
The
research of Cliff Fales has pretty well cleared up the confusion about the
origin and features of early patent screw drivers (http://cfales.sos4net.com/articles/Allard-Howard/Allard-Howard_Article.htm
). Those manufactured by Howard, and then Howard & Son, on either side of 1890
come out the winners. This example of Howard's 1892 patent, modeled after two
earlier ones by Allard, is in unusually nice condition. The hard wood handle is
clean and retains much of its original redd stain. The brass ferrule is marked
with the name of “F. A. Howard & Son” dating the tool to between 1895 and 1901.
The Howard patent date of March 1, 1892 is clear. These early screw drivers had
no reverse action nor ratchet. This one drives clockwise on the downstroke, and
recycles easily. The length of the the spiral is about 4 inches. The colllet
type chuck will grip round shanked bits that are about ¼” diameter. It is great
example for a collection. Fine.
Price - $45.00
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