8 L.D. RANDALL Steel Loop Irons S. ROSECRANS Bernard Pliers Milwaukee Shop Lot

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8 L.D. RANDALL Steel Loop Irons S. ROSECRANS Bernard Pliers Milwaukee Shop Lot:
$403.63

Item Identification

Primary Items: 8 Antique L.D. Randall Co. (Cincinnati, O.) Steel Loop Irons (12-inch molding mandrels).
Key Hand Tools:
- S. Rosecrans Patent Welt Iron/Trimmer (Rare 19th-century maker).
The Finishing Set:
- Large Genuine Bone Burnisher/Folder (approx. 8 inches).
- 6+ Wooden Edge Slickers (notched for burnishing).
Bench Hardware: Various C.S. Osborne awls, hand-creasers, and a heavy-duty bench-mount screw/clamp component.
Era: 1880s–1910s.

Headline: THE LABUDE SHOP FINALE: 8 RARE RANDALL LOOP IRONS & MASTER’S FINISHING SET

The Provenance:This is the final bench-lot discovery from the Chas. Labude Shoe Store of Milwaukee, WI. This kit represents the specialized "blocking and finishing" station of a professional shoemaking and harness operation.

The Randall Loop Irons (8 Pieces):These are highly sought-after L.D. Randall Co. loop irons (loop sticks), used for the precision molding of leather keepers for belts and harnesses.

Condition: These feature original factory square edges and have never been mistakenly sharpened. This is critical for the "User-Collector," as it ensures perfectly square, professional corners when molding wet leather.

Rare Patent Makers:

S. Rosecrans: Includes a rare Samuel Rosecrans welt trimmer with clear 19th-century patent stamps.

Professional Hand-Finishing Kit:

Genuine Bone: Features a massive 8-inch bone folder/burnisher for setting seams and rolling edges.
Wooden Slickers: A matched set of notched wood blocks for hand-burnishing bespoke edges.
Workbench Extras: Includes C.S. Osborne handled awls and specialized bench-mount hardware.

Note on Condition: All items show the honest "bench-rubbed" patina of a multi-generational Milwaukee shop. The tools are structurally sound and ready for a new century of craft.

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