Master maker set by Longinotti Paris
Master maker set by Longinotti Paris
Antique set of finishing irons by rare French toolmakers Longinotti Paris.
In likelihood active around 1870-90s
Located: 27 rue de Venise, Paris
13 irons:
7 French double irons (double lip)
Numbered: 7,8-11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20-31,32
Sizes: 1/8inch - 3/16 through to wide 1/4 inch - 1/2 inch
One Double Forepart iron
Heymann Paris
Numbered: 16 & 17 Size: 5/16 inch
Two Heel Seat Irons (similar use to a slide box seat wheel)
Numbered 1 & 2
One Heel Detailing Iron Nº2 called ‘Fer à Piqûre’
One Seam Set Iron Nº12
One Glazing iron
Stamped: Longinotti 27 rue de Venise Paris
All original handles with special ‘aubergine’ tint and brass ferrule
An interesting set by a rare French toolmaker. Suited to finishing gent’s work.
This kit has been well looked after and is much older than it appears. The style of tools, cut and condition of the glazing iron is typical of the 1870-90s.
Entirely cleaned, brushed and oiled.