Harry Burgess FX 586292

I'm hoping I can get some help here. I've recently come across a box that belonged to my grandad. It's very old and inside there is a varied selection of tools. What was it originally used for?

I'm thinking that it's from the second world war but am not sure. Have a good look at the numbers on the front, any ideas?

You can also see the name of my nan, LIL on the inside of the lid.

Any info and help would be appreciated.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/3...bf6a3550eb.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/3...e3de68f03c.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/3...86a04ff0e4.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/166/3...337d40e91a.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/46/36...67ce2c3afe.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/3...4588e83633.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/3...a1424752cf.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/3...394e0cd4b6.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/3...0e02289a18.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/3...35f59511bf.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/136/3...d07bc972dc.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/110/3...9b5b47fa5e.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/3...5501c35086.jpg

Kev they are brill. looks like a varied selection of tools. you could do many jobs with them.

The box is very interesting. maybe try posting it on a WW2 forum??

Kev did he serve in WW2? was his name Burgess?

It may be the name and number for a serviceman? do you know what service he was in if any

Kev,

I've got much the same set of tools (scattered around in different places) from my late father who used to be a toolmaker in Birkenhead. Perhaps you could try down those lines and see if you come up with anything?

He did serve in WW2 I think, will ask around, cheers.