Vintage 1940s Stanley Hand Drill made in England

Vintage Stanley hand drill,  the "MADE IN ENGLAND" marking dating to post war England from 1945.

It's a manually operated tool used for drilling holes in wood or metal. 

• Features a three-jaw chuck that can hold drill bits up to 1/4 inch in diameter. 
  
• Has a crank handle and pinion gears to increase chuck speed for efficient drilling. 
  
• Ideal for drilling pilot holes or small diameter holes. 
  
• The body is constructed from steel, with a wooden handle for grip. 
  
• It is a robust and durable tool, reflecting the engineering of its time. In working order
  
• Stanley acquired the British company J. A. Chapman in the 1930s, which was a manufacturer of carpentry tools, including hand drills. Stanley also established a manufacturing base in Sheffield, England, in 1936, which included a factory making drills.