What have I bought?

[246gts]

Saw these on eBay and thinking they look unusual I made a winning bid.
Says "Made in USA" but what are they??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-collectable-hexagon-drive-socket-set-/231247227814?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=2HYRs7qcYRJh9gGjZ0r4n8TUCyw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Dave

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socket set

[Papaw]

They are just what the seller stated-

vintage collectable hexagon drive socket set in wooden box

As to worth-We would have to know the exchange rate to USD and who they were made by.

Google "Vintage hex socket set"

[Papaw]

Need to see the sides of the sockets. The knurling will help ID the set. I bet they are Duro/Indestro made.

[eddie hudson]

Need to see the sides of the sockets. The knurling will help ID the set. I bet they are New Britain made.


The clue being "Made in USA"

[bill300d]

The ratchet and plugs look like Duro and the sockets look like a mixed bag. Side shots of the sockets would be the tell all.

[bill300d]

Could also be Bog Mfg.

[Chillylulu]

The ratchet and plugs look like Duro and the sockets look like a mixed bag. Side shots of the sockets would be the tell all.

I think the sockets are a mixed bag too.

Did you notice the sockets where the broached metal makes a star?   Should be a give-a-way for someone in here.......

Chilly

[246gts]

Well the socket set arrived today. A bit of a mixed bag with many different makes and variable condition.
Lets see if you can identify them!
The first set contains a few doubles but generally seem in good condition:-



The next ones







Then the ratchet and the tommy bar

[bill300d]

Dave
Here are my thoughts on what you have

pic 1 and 2          New Britain's None Better brand
pic 3                   Also New Britain's None Better brand but a different variation
pic 4                   Walden Worcester
pic 5                   2nd and 3rd from top Bog Mfg, unsure about the remainder for now
pic 6 and 7          Duro ratchet

Just as an aside, I came across a Brit-Tool socket set with a some what similar ratchet in it

[rusty]

Does the socket in the 5th picture say 5-8W ??

[246gts]

Does the socket in the 5th picture say 5-8W ??

Yes

[rusty]

How odd. I wonder if it is Whitworth?
If so, it is the first hex drive I have ever seen...

[Nolatoolguy]

I could be wrong but some look like they have been wire wheeled.

[humber2]

Does the socket in the 5th picture say 5-8W ??

Yes

Is the bottom socket also ?W

Looks like a smart use of band knurling.