Murray Garage Advertising Screwdriver

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

Murray Garage Advertising Screwdriver: The image displays a vintage metal screwdriver with a flat, blade, accompanied by embossed text on its handle. The top section shows a full view of the tool resting on a wooden surface, highlighting its weathered appearance and rustic charm. Below, two close-up shots capture the detailed engravings. One engraving reads "MURRAY'S GARAGE CHESTER, N.Y." while another texts appears faint due to wear, emphasizing its antique nature. The tool reflects signs of age, with a
Murray Garage Advertising Screwdriver

The image displays a vintage metal screwdriver with a flat, blade, accompanied by embossed text on its handle. The top section shows a full view of the tool resting on a wooden surface, highlighting its weathered appearance and rustic charm. Below, two close-up shots capture the detailed engravings. One engraving reads "MURRAY'S GARAGE CHESTER, N.Y." while another texts appears faint due to wear, emphasizing its antique nature. The tool reflects signs of age, with a

Name/Title

Murray Garage Advertising Screwdriver

Entry/Object ID

chs-018693

Description

This vintage metal screwdriver with a flat blade, accompanied by embossed text on its handle, was offered for sale in 2021 on eBay. One side of the handle reads "MURRAY'S GARAGE CHESTER, N.Y.," while the other reads "Ford Sales [and] Service."

Context

Offered for sale on eBay: 4 Vintage Advertising Screwdrivers Ford, Flying cloud gas Paige&Jewett Cars etc Condition: Used - “Rust and tarnish as shown” Ends: Oct 20, 2021 15:30:06 PDT Starting bid: US $15.00 [ 0 bids ] Located in: Milford, New Jersey, United States Seller: keep_aliso Description: 5" Ford Murray garage Chester N.Y., 5" Deady Chemical co. Kansas city MO. 3-3/4' Paige and Jewett Cars Steenland motor co. Passaic N.J., 4" Flying Cloud Gasoline Hackettstown N.J.

Category

Advertisements

Acquisition

Notes

10/14/2021 Download by Clif Patrick.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1920 - circa 1940

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

MURRAY'S GARAGE CHESTER, N.Y. [other side] Ford Sales [and] Service

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

July 16, 2025