Collectors and machinists will discover belt-driven lathes from Werner Swazy, Gisholt, Foster, and Lehmann, plus Cincinnati and Oesterlien horizontal mills that powered American manufacturing. The hundreds of original wood molds represent authentic foundry patterns for fire hydrants bearing the "P & H Mfg. Co. EMPIRE" name, Type 61 bonnets, and "NATIONAL" barrel castings. Material handling equipment, vintage drill presses, antique work benches, and industrial shelving complete this offering from a St. Louis institution that helped build America's infrastructure. Bidding opens on authentic American manufacturing history.
AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Vintage Engine & Turret Lathes:
- Pratt & Whitney Engine Lathe – precision American craftsmanship
- Werner Swazy Universal Hexagon and #5 Turret Lathes – multiple units available
- Gisholt #3 and 6-Tool Turret Lathes with 3-jaw and 20" chucks
- Lehmann 20" Engine Lathe and Belt-Driven Turret Lathe
- Foster #3 and #5 Turret Lathes – foundry workhorses
- Jones & Lanson #5 Turret Lathe – rare find
- American Pacemaker Hydraulic Shaft Duplicating Lathe
- Warner & Swasey 1A Vertical Turret Lathe
Horizontal Mills & Metalworking Equipment:
- Cincinnati Horizontal Mill #1M – sought-after model
- Oesterlien Machine Co. #24 Universal Horizontal Mill
- Belt-driven presses from Superior Machine Tool Co. and Hansbacht Machinery
- American 3' Triple Purpose Plain Radial Drill Press
- Buffalo and Delta drill presses, including radial arm models
- Carolina Industrial 60,000 lb. Shop Press
Original Wood Foundry Molds (Hundreds Available):
- Fire hydrant molds – complete sets including Type 61 Empire/National patterns
- Manhole cover molds – large diameter patterns used throughout St. Louis
- Street grate and drain cover molds – original infrastructure patterns
- Valve and wheel molds – municipal plumbing castings
- Lamp post and light stand molds – vintage street lighting
- Pipe, elbow, and fitting molds – foundry production patterns
Supporting Shop Equipment:
- Vintage collet sets, lathe cutting tools, and machinist tool boxes
- Belt-driven routers, grinders, and material handling carts
- Antique pallet jacks, equipment skates, and industrial dollies
- Cantilever storage racks, parts bins, and mobile shelving
- Work benches with overhead shelves and blacksmith forge tables
- Bonus collectibles: Three vintage Phillips 66 Bowser Model 565 gas pumps
Begins Closing: Wednesday, November 12 @ 10:00 am
Preview Dates: Monday, November 10 @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
Scheduled Pickup Dates:
920 Palm Street, St. Louis, MO 63147, US (map) - Monday - Wednesday, November 11, 12, 13 @ 9:00am - 4:00pm
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