Tools, Spanner Auto x4 'Vana Dium', 20thC

Historical information

4x steel Automobile Spanners ' Vana Dium' used by a resident of the City of Moorabbin c1950
Vanadium is a hard, silver-grey metallic element. It is a ductile transition metal with a natural resistance to corrosion and stability against alkalis, acids and salt water. Vanadium is found in over 60 different minerals including vanadinite, carnotite, roscoelite and patronite.

Significance

This Vana Dium Spanner set is typical of the type used by car mechanics in the City of Moorabbin c1950

Physical description

Set of 4 graduated automobile steel spanners made by Vana Dium Ltd USA c 1950

Inscriptions & markings

Front Forged VANA DIUM Steel 3/4 Pat.Pend.
Back AUTO-KIT No.100 Made in USA

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