Bidspirit auction | 13 Antique Miniature Iron &
13 Antique Miniature Iron & Steel Tools - A collection of thirteen miniature tools crafted from cast and forged iron and steel, likely produced as salesman samples, watch fobs, or decorative collectibles. The set includes a diverse range of industrial and agricultural implements including three hammer variations (mason, cross-peen, and chipping styles), two pickaxes, and two pick-hammer combination tools. Also present are two square-point shovels with D-handles, one long-handled scoop with a ring finial, a garden rake, a hand adze or hoe, and a broadaxe or hatchet. The collection is completed by a pair of functional, articulated pincers with a visible central rivet. The tools feature realistic proportions characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century miniatures. No maker marks, patent dates, or stamps are visible on the metal surfaces. The items are housed in a foam-lined display box. Tools range in length from approximately 2.5 inches to 5 inches. Display box measures approximately 13.5 inches by 9.5 inches.