View Larger Image   H. Mueller Spiral Screwdriver Ca. 1889 Rare!   Description: This is a rare tool manufactured in the 1890's in Decatur Illinois! This brace type bit, spiral screwdriver is 20" long fully extended, 12" long closed and locked in a stationary position, without the bit in the chuck. This one is in good useable condition, with five brace type bits included, one 3/8" wide slot bit, two drill bits 1/4" & 5/16", one tapered reamer, and one 3/4" counterside bit. This model has a taper ended bit brace type screwdriver tip or bit in place, the bits are removeable, and a spring loaded pin on the outside of the chuck helps to keep the bit in the chuck, and it takes a good pull to pull one out once it was secured in the chuck, works great. The tips are in good shape, and each a snug fit in it socket at the end of this screwdriver. We do note that this type of chuck is a bit bigger than most bits end stock with the taper squares at the end needing to be stocky in order to fit this chuck. I was able to find a nice selection to fit it. This driver/drill has surprizing amount of torque, and will drill the 5/16" hole in wood. The polished brass main shaft between the tip and the hardwood handle is in good condition. The chuck is marked "H. MUELLER MFG. CO. DECATUR ILL. PAT. JULY 30, 1889". Mueller was not the first to patent spiral screwdriver features, but this is a fine example of the quality of that companies workmanship! We have not seen one with these exact features in the past 10 years, considered very rare! This is a unique design with a good solid wood handle, that has some minor wear, and dings, yet still has a very nice finish on it, well attached to the brass. The spiral feature is in nice shape, has very little play, even when fully extended, it is staight and turns smoothly in the clockwise driving direction only, hence screwdriver and not undriver (as per factory design). As you are driving the screw or drilling, when you have pushed in the full amount of the spiral shaft, this tool has a clutch that allow you to pull the handle all the way back to full extended without moving the tip, now you can push it in once again. One may use this screwdriver to remove a screw, but the spiral feature is designed for driving screws, drilling clockwise only. The brass is realy nice on this one, all nicely polished, the steel is rust free. Overall a very nice clean tool. One of the few we have seen in this nice of condition!     Contact:   Great Expectations Antiques Seller:   Dealer/Mall    View Seller's Policy Seller Accepts:   We accept VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, PAYPAL, CASH, US POST OFFICE POSTAL MONEY ORDERS ONLY (ALL OTHER MONEY ORDERS WILL BE RETURNED), AND PERSONAL CHECKS. To order please click on the easy to use shopping cart. **INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS**PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD PREFERRED** WE ONLY ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL POST OFFICE POSTAL MONEY ORDERS - PURCHASED AT YOUR GOVERNMENT POST OFFICE - IN US DOLLARS - ALL OTHER MONEY ORDERS WILL BE RETURNED. **ALL INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS FEES, DUTIES, TAXES, BROKERAGE FEES ARE TO BE PAID BY THE BUYER**     Price:   $90.00  USD   Convert Currency Quantity Available:   1 Est. Shipping:   $9.00 USD Ship Internationally:   Yes   (Quoted at time of purchase) Shipping Paid By:   Buyer     Reference #:   T26945 Condition:   Good++ Circa:   Late 1800's Maker:   H. MUELLER MFG. CO. DECATUR ILL. Additional photos

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