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    Default Can anyone tell me more about these metalwork tools?

    Hoping to gain some insight on what these tools are used for and any particular names they might have. I am a woodworker and was given these through family but not sure of their purpose or if they have any value. Any info you can give me is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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    Hi Matt,

    They look like tinsmiths tools. The last picture is a tool that would be used for dishing sheet metal, the others look like dolly’s for forming sheet metal.
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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    Also used by Silver smiths, i f you wish to part with them let me know

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    Have a look and see if you recognize anything -----------------

    https://www.google.com/search?client...=dapping+block

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    Welcome to the forum Matt.

    Ross

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    I agree OR they maybe Model Engineer forming tools same but different.

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    A lot of those tools appear to have square shanks which may indicate that they are Hardie tools, made to fit in the Hardie hole of an anvil. Like others here, I think that they are tools for forming small sheet metal workpieces, or perhaps jewelry items as China mentioned. It is worth saying that they should be carefully handled and not just chucked together in a drawer, because although they are made of tough steel, any nicks or bumps will show in any workpieces formed with them subsequently.

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    Default Thanks Everyone

    Quote Originally Posted by China View Post
    Also used by Silver smiths, i f you wish to part with them let me know
    Thank you everyone for replying and helping me to identify these items, I sincerely appreciate your time. Turns out they did belong to a silversmith who must have used them for jewelry. There were some graphite molds for making small bars and several blocks of raw silver that are approx 4lbs each in the boxes as well. I’m glad I looked because at first I thought they were just lead because they were dull grey on the outside and incredibly heavy for their size. The outer tarnish comes off with just a fingernail though and I sanded a small area you hopefully can see in the photo the brilliant shiny. I am now curious what grade and purity this silver might be?
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    Hi Guys,

    According to today’s metal market price for Stirling silver, about $17.50 US per oz.
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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