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Vintage Dunlap Wrench & Socket Wrench Set - Original Metal Case
Up for sale is a classic piece of mid-century American industrial history: an original vintage Dunlap Socket Wrench Mechanics Set, manufactured in the USA for Sears, Roebuck & Co. during the 1940s to 1950s era.
An awesome find for collectors of vintage garage Americana, hot-rod shop decor, or tool hobbyists looking to restore a classic mid-century USA-made tool kit. Features the signature red metal tool case complete with the original oval "Dependable Quality Dunlap" center decal badge.
Set Elements & Features:
- Brand Line: Dunlap (Sears, Roebuck & Co. Historic House Brand)
- Storage: Original heavy-gauge red steel latching box.
- Contents: Assembled variety estate mix including standard SAE fractional drive sockets, breaker bar handles, and workspace accessories.
- Country of Origin: Made in the United States of America
Condition Disclosure:
This is a pre-owned, heavily utilized vintage estate find. The metal box and internal tool elements exhibit a distinct workspace patina, grease residue, surface oxidation/rust, and scuffing consistent with decades of garage duty. The contents are a mixed assortment. Please utilize the high-resolution zoom feature on all provided photos to inspect individual socket stampings, drive conditions, and tool box surfaces prior to your purchase.
Store Policies & Disclosures
Please note that I am not an official appraiser; I am identifying this item based on Google search research, so please do your own research to verify.
While this item appears to me to be in acceptable condition; please zoom in and examine all high-resolution photos carefully, as they serve as the final descriptor of the exact condition.
I believe in using as much recycled materials as possible when it comes to packaging so while your item might come in an unconventional box, it will be safely and securely packed above expectation.
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