Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 October 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 October 2025

Catalogue

Lot 64: A Modern Industrial Style Manual and Drill Powered Wire Stripping Machine

This auction ended on October 23, 2025.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £12

This item is a modern, industrial-style manual wire stripping machine, primarily constructed from silver-colored metal (likely aluminum or stainless steel) for its main body and base. It features a brass-toned metal plate around the rollers, a black plastic adjustment knob, and black rubber rollers. A prominent warning label on the front features a red “DANGER” banner, a ‘do not touch’ symbol depicting a crossed-out hand, and the text “KEEP HANDS CLEAR” in white. Web intelligence indicates such machines are designed for stripping scrap copper wire, capable of being operated manually via a hand crank or powered by an electric drill, typically handling wire diameters ranging from approximately 1.5mm to 25mm (0.06 in. to 1 in.).