Can anyone tell me what tools were once in this old tool box?

[SthrnGrl77]

Hi. This is a little different than post postings in that I don't have the tools, only the box they once resided in. The old tool box has cut-outs in the bottom where certain tools where once placed. Can you name the tools based on the shapes. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Papaw]

Welcome to Tool Talk!

Sure someone here will have more ideas than I have. rather crude cut-outs, but looks like maybe a stonemasons set of hammers and a chisel? The fork thing doesn't fit that though.

[john k]

Anything on the exterior of the box?   Depth of the sides, could give us another clue.  The oak in this box, tells me 1920s or earlier, but I have no clue, thats only the second time today!

[superzstuff]

The forked piece may be the bottom stand, the t-shaped space, for a t-handle allen wrench to tighten  the long piece upright in the stand for some work function. Maybe to test or work on something auto or machine tool related????????

[SthrnGrl77]

There's nothing stamped or written on the exterior. Most of the paint on the top of the box is gone but there is quite a bit left on the bottom. It's a light turquoise color, dovetailed, leather strap handle, brass snap. I will try and post some more pics when I get home today.

Thank you for all of your replies.

[Branson]

Dimensions would be useful.  The forked space makes me think end nippers.  The T shape could be for an Allen wrench, or for a gimlet.  The hammer shaped depression eludes me.

[Hm Wrench]

The hammer shape looks like a grease gun to me?????

Thanks,
kirk

[1930]

The hammer shape looks like a grease gun to me?????

Thanks,
kirk

That was my first impression as well but maybe its because me and H.M have tool kits on our minds :)

[lauver]

Dimensions would be useful.  The forked space makes me think end nippers.  The T shape could be for an Allen wrench, or for a gimlet.  The hammer shaped depression eludes me.

I was thinking gimlet or tapered reamer for the T-shape.  I have no clue on the other shapes.

Need more pic's with different views and the dimensions.

[thiggy]

Considering the placement of the leather strap for the case, I wonder what held the articles in position when the box was picked up?

[leg17]

I would guess for someone's personal items in a machine shop.

(The two rounded long depressions at right angles are simply finger clearance to pick up the items.)