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Farm and Implement Wrenches and Tools => Farm Implement Wrenches and Tools => Topic started by: Carl Wagner on October 03, 2013, 07:18:16 PM

Title: Deere R50 cast iron cutout toolbox
Post by: Carl Wagner on October 03, 2013, 07:18:16 PM

I found this today and an Arkansas antique store. I've been looking for 5 years for one. At $42 I think I got a great deal :). These came with the first Deere sulky plows around 1870. Right around the time they were making the plows with Gilpin I believe

Title: Re: Deere R50 cast iron cutout toolbox
Post by: HeelSpur on October 03, 2013, 07:41:18 PM

I'd say you got one hell of a steal there, nice find.

Title: Re: Deere R50 cast iron cutout toolbox
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on October 03, 2013, 08:30:23 PM

Great piece Carl. That looks like it belongs at the top of a Deere tool display board.

Title: Re: Deere R50 cast iron cutout toolbox
Post by: rustcollector on October 03, 2013, 08:59:27 PM

Quote from: johnsironsanctuary on October 03, 2013, 08:30:23 PM

Great piece Carl. That looks like it belongs at the top of a Deere tool display board.

Especially one here in NY. The mid-west doesn't bleed green like we do out here in the east...lol

Title: Re: Deere R50 cast iron cutout toolbox
Post by: jimwrench on October 04, 2013, 10:10:48 AM

Nice find at a great price. Congratulations.

Title: Re: Deere R50 cast iron cutout toolbox
Post by: Carl Wagner on October 04, 2013, 10:13:22 AM

One sold on ebay last year. You can add a zero to the end of what I paid plus some if your curious how much it brought.

Title: Re: Deere R50 cast iron cutout toolbox
Post by: northkid on October 05, 2013, 09:42:07 AM

Wow!!! Will fit in my suitcase when we stop by in November!! LOL. Good for you