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Vintage Charles Parker Vise - $300 (Oak Harbor)
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This vise is in way better condition than expected given it's age. This was my Grandfather's vise who was a machinist and lived in West Hartford Connecticut. It was his at home "hobby" vise so saw only light use. I am sure he chose this brand because he only purchased the highest quality tools even for home use. The vise has been in my possession since 1960 and unused during that time. I took close photos of the jaws so you can see the original crosshatch is still present in the jaws. I have done nothing more than blow the dust off and a touch of wire brush on the jaws to show the crosshatch. It is unmolested, unworn, top quality tool for the collector or home machinist.
Here is a little history on the company;
Charles Parker Co., which made a variety of metal products since its founding in 1832, was one of the leading U. S. vise manufacturers. Parker's vise brands included Davenport, Vulcan, Victor, and Hall's Patent Sudden Grip. In 1957 the firm was sold to Union Manufacturing Co., New Britain, CT. Union moved vise production to New Britain where it had a large foundry. In late 1984, Union began closing divisions before selling the remainder of Parker to Scovill Inc. of Waterbury, CT.
The Hall's Patent Sudden Grip was invented by Thomas Hall, who had them made by Charles Parker Co. beginning in 1875. They were sold by both Hall and Parker.
Look at this closely, the handle has only one slight bend, the ball ends have only been hit with a hammer once or twice, not beat to death, this vise was not abused. Compare it to others of the same model on the internet.
Weighs 46 lbs with 4" jaws that open to 6 1/2"
Study the photos closely as what you see it what you get. As always cash only.