General Auction of Silver, Jewellery, Doulton, Nathan, White Goods, Air Ministry and Antique Furniture, Instruments and more.

General Auction of Silver, Jewellery, Doulton, Nathan, White Goods, Air Ministry and Antique Furniture, Instruments and more.

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Lot 24: A Collection of Vintage British Retail Hardware including GKN Nettlefolds and Great Mills

This auction ended on 11 July 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £8

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Not sold

An assortment of vintage hardware originating from the United Kingdom, primarily dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The collection comprises various fasteners such as wood screws, coach screws, self-tapping screws, and masonry nails, many of which are housed in their original retail packaging. Key manufacturers and retailers represented include GKN Nettlefolds, with multiple boxes featuring a blue and white diamond pattern and green labels for slotted steel countersunk wood screws. Identified sizes include 7 x 1 1/2, 7 x 1, and 6 x 3/4. Also included are plastic boxes from the defunct retailer Great Mills containing Super 2 countersunk slot screws in sizes No 6 x 5/8 inch and 1 inch. Further items include Homebase blister packs of zinc-plated self-tapping screws and coach screws, a box of Tufnails 50 mm (2 inch) masonry nails, and a box from Samco. The lot contains hardware manufactured from materials including slotted steel, zinc-plated steel, and masonry steel.