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Vintage Goodell-Pratt Hand Crank Eggbeater Drill – Greenfield, Massachusetts USA
Offered for sale is an original antique Goodell-Pratt hand-operated eggbeater drill, manufactured in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA. This classic woodworking and machinist tool features the desirable red-and-black japanned drive wheel, original hardwood handles, geared drive mechanism, and Goodell-Pratt chuck.
The tool is clearly marked:
GOODELL-PRATT COMPANY
TOOLSMITHS
GREENFIELD, MASS. U.S.A.
PAT. MAR. 31, 1896
The chuck is also marked:
GOODELL-PRATT CO.
GREENFIELD, MASS. U.S.A.
PAT. AUG. 16, 1892
Features
- Original Goodell-Pratt manufacture
- Antique hand-crank "eggbeater" drill
- Cast iron geared drive wheel
- Original wooden main handle and crank knob
- Original Goodell-Pratt chuck
- Dual pinion gear drive
- Attractive surviving red-and-black japanned finish
- Made in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA
Condition
Excellent antique condition for its age.
- Turns smoothly when cranked
- Gears engage properly
- Chuck opens and closes
- Original wooden handles remain solid
- Nice untouched patina throughout
- No visible cracks, repairs, or major damage
- Typical age-related wear, finish loss, scratches, and oxidation consistent with over 100 years of use
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
Measurements
Approximately 13 inches long overall (based on ruler shown in photos).
Perfect For
- Antique tool collectors
- Goodell-Pratt collectors
- Woodworking enthusiasts
- Farmhouse, workshop, or industrial décor
- Early American tool collections
- Display or light functional use
A wonderful original example of an iconic American-made hand drill from one of the most respected tool manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
