Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage British

A Collection of Vintage British Retail Hardware including GKN Nettlefolds and Great Mills - 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.