Vise inherited

[Becky]

Hello

I have recently cleared my grandparents home and now have this:

Any advice/information/value is welcomed

 

[ajs]

Interesting... On first seeing that it's obviously an old vice - I mean  old - as in literally an antique. As the casting says it's a "Parkinson's Perfect Vise". They were one of the pioneers of quick release vices, where you press a lever to quickly make big adjustments to the jaws instead of cranking the handle as for tightening it up. However this doesn't appear to have a release mechanism that I can see. Can you post a picture of the underside? I'm certainly no expert but perhaps someone more familiar with the company can comment.

As for value if that is what you really want to know, I have no idea. Don't put it on eBay or in a general auction because it'll go for £5-20. As I said I don't have much idea but perhaps £100 in a specialist tool auction.

 

[baldkev]

As said above, it doesnt look like a quick release. I have a quick release version of yours, i paid about 50 quid on evilbay. Its a big lump!

You may well get that sort of money....

 

[graham88]

I appreciate it's not too close for you but maybe contact the vintagetoolshop.com in Dorchester. They're quite a helpful bunch and might be able to get a good valuation for you.

 

[Jameshow]

£50 is a good price but if it's a family item i'd keep it.