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Herbrand Compression Tester Kit - HT 635 - Vintage Tool - $40 (Englewood)
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Maker: Herbrand Co. - Originally located in Fremont, Ohio, USA
Company Profile:
- Herbrand Company was founded in 1881 in Fremont, Ohio by Jacob Herbrand, Charles Thompson, and J.B. Van Doren
- The company's early products included drop forgings for vehicle springs and suspension systems
- Some of the company's products were based on patents by Jacob Herbrand
- In the early 1900's Herbrand expanded production of drop-forged tools for automobile tool kits
- In the 1920s and early 1930s Herbrand expanded their line of tools and became a supplier to high-volume retailers such as Western Auto Supply and Montgomery Ward
- In 1961 Herbrand was acquired by the Kelsey-Hayes Corporation. Kelsey-Hayes had previously acquired Utica Tools in 1956, and Herbrand became part of their Utica Tools Division
- The parent company built a huge new factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina for the combined Utica-Herbrand manufacturing operations, and by 1962 Utica and Herbrand had relocated to Spartanburg. A further acquisition in 1964 added Bonney Forge and Tool to the Utica Tools Division
- In 1967 the Utica Tools Division was acquired from Kelsey-Hayes by the Triangle Corporation. Initially all three tool brands remained in production under Triangle
- Triangle was eventually acquired by Cooper Industries, and at some point the Herbrand line was discontinued.
Model #: HT 635 or HT635
Condition: Normal usage; Refer to the photos.
Tool History: These tools once belonged to a gentleman from Massachusetts named John. John was born in 1908. He became an Auto Mechanic in Massachusetts. Many of his tools that he owned can be dated to the 1930's and were purchased at a Western Auto store. John's son Johnny at some point received these tools. I received the tools from Johnny.
Price is $40.00
Set-up appointment if you want to see it. Location is approximately 1 mile from SR776 and Dearborn St in Englewood.
Thank you for looking.
Tags: Vintage / Old; Collector / Collectible; Made in USA / United States of America; Americana; Man Cave; Garage; Shop; Vintage Advertising Collectible; Engine Diagnostic Tool