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Vintage Greist Micro-Height Gage - New Haven, CONN. Pat. No. 2535881 with Original Wooden Case & Accessories
Item Specifics:
Brand: The Greist Manufacturing Company
Model/Type: Micro-Height Gage
Origin: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Patent Number: 2535881
Material: Steel / Matte Metal Finish
Included Items: Micro-height gage, original custom black protective wooden storage box, 3 scriber/indicator attachment components.
This vintage precision tool is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition. The vernier / micrometer markings, numerical scale, and brand stamps are crisp, clear, and perfectly legible. The dial mechanism turns smoothly. The bottom surface shows light, expected vintage wear but remains flat and clean. The wooden case shows minimal exterior shelf wear and the felt-lined interior holds the tool securely.
Product Description:
Up for sale is a beautifully preserved piece of American industrial history: a vintage Greist Micro-Height Gage manufactured by The Greist Manufacturing Company in New Haven, Connecticut.
This highly collectible piece of precision machinist tooling features patent number 2535881 cleanly stamped into the heavily weighted base.
Perfect for a vintage tool collector, machinist, or a high-end workshop display. It comes complete with its original custom-fitted black wooden velvet/felt-lined protective case and three interchangeable scriber/mounting pieces as shown in the photos.
Please review all high-resolution images closely to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing. Sold as-is.