Description

Rare Ellrich Patent Ratchet Screwdriver Set – Bits in Original Box with Label, Patent Feb. 19, 1884

A scarce and collectible Ellrich ratchet screwdriver set, patented February 19, 1884 by Robert C. Ellrich of Plantsville, CT. This early set includes the original rosewood-handled driver, with 3 bits, and the original wooden box with intact paper label—a remarkable survivor from the dawn of ratcheting tool design.

• Rosewood handle with flip-out tabs for left, right, or locked ratchet settings
• Spring-loaded release button for interchangeable square-tang bits
• Box shows light wear, label intact, one top end missing (easy fix)
• Patent No. 293,957 for the pawl and ratchet mechanism

A standout piece for serious collectors of patented tools and early American hardware.

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