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Vintage J Booth:
$87.40
vintage flat screwdriver bit designed for use with an antique manual bit brace.Tool Identification & History manufacturer: This tool was manufactured by John Booth & Son (later John Booth & Sons). They operated out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from the mid-1850s through the late 19th century.Design: The tapered, four-sided top end is a standard square tang. This specific shape allowed the bit to lock securely into the clamping chuck of an old-fashioned hand-cranked brace drill.Function: While the wide, flaring profile mimics a flatware handle or wedge at a glance, it is a heavy-duty screwdriver attachment intended for driving large wood screws.
