Working tool Vintage - Vintage High Voltage Fuse Tong (Fuse Puller)





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Vintage High Voltage Fuse Tong (Fuse Puller), crafted from Bakelite with porcelain and copper components, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, dating from the 1940s in the United States.
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Up for auction is an exceptionally rare, museum-grade piece of industrial electrical history: a complete High Voltage Fuse Tong (Fuse Puller) crafted from genuine vintage Bakelite, still gripping its original S&C Electric Company High Voltage Cartridge Fuse.
I personally rescued it during the demolition of an old, historic glass factory. Used for decades to safely manage the massive electrical power supply needed for the factory's glass ovens, this tool survived the wrecking ball. It is an authentic, untampered piece of factory heritage.
Unlike more common wooden variants, this premium tool is engineered from heavy, dark authentic Bakelite. This revolutionary early plastic was specifically chosen in high-risk electrical environments for its superior insulation properties and complete resistance to moisture.
The heavy copper contact caps at the ends of the porcelain fuse feature their original factory silver-plating, displaying a gorgeous, authentic dark patina that underlines its age.
Please note that one side of the metal end-caps shows a small, minor dent. ( see last picture) Rather than a flaw, this serves as a beautiful testament to its actual active service life in a historical power station—adding immense character and untampered authenticity to the piece.
It is in beautiful, untouched industrial condition. The Bakelite handles are solid, heavy, and completely intact. The clamping mechanism works perfectly. The porcelain is completely fine with no cracks.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire a complete, authentic Bakelite set that cannot be found elsewhere online. Perfect for serious collectors of technical heritage, Bakelite history, or those looking for an industrial wall-mounted eyecatcher with a powerful story.
Up for auction is an exceptionally rare, museum-grade piece of industrial electrical history: a complete High Voltage Fuse Tong (Fuse Puller) crafted from genuine vintage Bakelite, still gripping its original S&C Electric Company High Voltage Cartridge Fuse.
I personally rescued it during the demolition of an old, historic glass factory. Used for decades to safely manage the massive electrical power supply needed for the factory's glass ovens, this tool survived the wrecking ball. It is an authentic, untampered piece of factory heritage.
Unlike more common wooden variants, this premium tool is engineered from heavy, dark authentic Bakelite. This revolutionary early plastic was specifically chosen in high-risk electrical environments for its superior insulation properties and complete resistance to moisture.
The heavy copper contact caps at the ends of the porcelain fuse feature their original factory silver-plating, displaying a gorgeous, authentic dark patina that underlines its age.
Please note that one side of the metal end-caps shows a small, minor dent. ( see last picture) Rather than a flaw, this serves as a beautiful testament to its actual active service life in a historical power station—adding immense character and untampered authenticity to the piece.
It is in beautiful, untouched industrial condition. The Bakelite handles are solid, heavy, and completely intact. The clamping mechanism works perfectly. The porcelain is completely fine with no cracks.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire a complete, authentic Bakelite set that cannot be found elsewhere online. Perfect for serious collectors of technical heritage, Bakelite history, or those looking for an industrial wall-mounted eyecatcher with a powerful story.

