Description

This auction is for a James Swan socket mortise lock chisel ¼” size. It is 15” oa. This chisel comes out of my Swan collection. This chisel not shown in any catalogs I have come across. Chisel is stamped James Swan Co. w/swimming swan Best Cast Steel. Blade shows scattered staining, some pitting well back from edge, no rust and average wear marks. Blade tip has no pitting and just needs a sharpening. Handle looks to be original, no chips, cracks, or damage. Leather ring fully intact, no hammer damage. This is a collector tool given its rarity. Bidders READ this information before you make a bid or offer on my items(s) and REMEMBER YOUR BID OR OFFER IS YOUR ACCEPTANCE of these terms : All items are sold as is no warranties given or implied. Bidder should email with any questions or problems with these terms BEFORE bidding, as I have done my best to describe the item(s). I am not an authority on item(s) listed. If you determine a mistake has been made, let me know so I can correct the description. Payment : Is expected within 3 days from auction end date. If a payment cannot be made within 3 days, notify me BEFORE auction ends and I will work with you. I reserve the right to cancel the transaction and re-list the item if payment is not received within 7 days of auction closing. Multiple purchases : I will combine multiple purchases for shipping and recalculate the shipping cost for the combined package, you should wait until I have recalculated the shipping cost before paying. Shipping : I only ship by USPS. Orders over $200.00 will ship with signature confirmation, so please make any delivery arrangements. I will pack item the best I can, but cannot be responsible for item damaged or lost once in the possession of USPS. If something arrives damaged, retain all shipping materials so you can file a claim. Since 4/3/2022 the Post Office has added surcharges for oversized packages. $4 for any package over 22 inches and $15 for any package over 30 inches. The surcharge will be reflected in the higher shipping prices. Please be aware I may have to include a portion of what ebay charges on the final value fee for shipping costs. Shipping will include a $2.00 handling charge. Item pickup : Should you choose to pickup the item that is fine, but you must email me promptly once the auction ends for pickup instructions. Canadian & buyers outside continental US : The shipping amount shown in this auction will NOT be your shipping cost. DO NOT PAY for item until after I have contacted you with an accurate shipping amount. Import duties/charges (Canadian) are not included in the shipping cost, these will be the buyer's responsibility. Returns : I accept returns only if I have clearly misrepresented the item. Returns will not be accepted if the item is not in the same condition and/or with the original pieces as when it was shipped to the buyer. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES/ALTERATIONS to the item if you are going to return it, as I will not accept it back. The buyer must notify me within 24 hours of item receipt to start return process. All return shipping costs are non-refundable. If buyer has a problem with an item, then email me describing the problem and let us try to work out a satisfactory solution.