Rare Brass Body Egg Beater Hand Drill Drill Brace duMont 24MM Size C Keyway

duMont 24MM Size C Keyway Broach Guide

2 1/4" across faces (Well worn)

Nice bullnose plane with I Sorby marked

Ratchet thimble and locking lever

The previous owner has carried out a restoration and finished the drill with black and gold paint

Rare Brass Body Egg Beater Hand Drill Drill Brace duMont 24MM Size C KeywayBrass Egg Beater Hand Drill A very unusual hand drill made entirely from cast & Machined brass. Presumably this is for high explosion risk environments such as gas works etc where a steel drill could potentially create a spark. The handles are made from beechwood. Definitely one for the collector, we have never seen another one! There are no makers marks, but the number 15077 is stamped into the body. Please see the photos for condition. If you need