Add To Your WishlistPair of Long Eyed Wagon Builders Auger Bits by WA TIMPERLEY for British Rail

Add To Your WishlistPair of Long Eyed Wagon Builders Auger Bits by WA TIMPERLEY for British Rail



A little used, probably unused, pair of long eyed Scotch pattern auger bits.

Also know as wagon builders auger bits.

Sizes: 5/8 and 3/4 inch.

This pair of bits came from the son of a former worker at the British Rail Workshops Crewe.

Both are marked 'WA TIMPERLEY MADE IN ENGLAND' with 'BR' in a rectangular border and the relevant size on the tangs, please see images.

Walter Alonzo TIMPERLEY followed his father's trade as an auger maker at the beginning of the 20th century and set up WA TIMPERLEY LTD in Dronfield, Sheffield.  The business was eventually bought by William RIDGWAY & Sons in 1964 and transferred back to Sheffield.

The top of the eye on the larger bit is stamped '1'.

Both retain much of their original black finish.

A few minor surface staining spots, please see images.

Between 241/4 and 243/4 inches overall length.

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