{"product_id":"original-late-19th-or-early-20th-century-george-gorton-custom-built-wrought-iron-and-steel-diminutive-riveted-joint-portable-clamping-vise-with-brushed-metal-finish","title":"original late 19th or early 20th century george gorton custom-built wrought iron and steel diminutive riveted joint portable clamping vise with brushed metal finish","description":"unusual late 19th or early 20th century all original diminutive wrought iron and steel portable clamping vise removed from the c. 1894 upright tool cabinet belonging to master machinist george gorton, founder of the george gorton machine company, racine, wisc. the majority of the tools stored away in the custom built oversized strongbox contain the founder's initials in the form of lightly incised lettering (i.e., geo gorton). the two jaws on fully functional riveted joint vise contain shop wear consistent with age. the threaded screws and handles are intact. the brushed metal finish has been sealed with a cleat coat finish. a limited number of tools were acquired from mr. gorton's original tool chest. the company was founded in 1893 as the gorton \u0026amp; graham machine company, based in racine, wisc.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670966767914,"sku":"UR-20762-14","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20140902-20140902-006c_2.jpg?v=1760352789","url":"https:\/\/urbanremainschicago.com\/products\/original-late-19th-or-early-20th-century-george-gorton-custom-built-wrought-iron-and-steel-diminutive-riveted-joint-portable-clamping-vise-with-brushed-metal-finish","provider":"Urban Remains Chicago","version":"1.0","type":"link"}