Specialized antique tool.


The L.O. Beard Tool Company, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was active primarily during the early-to-mid 20th century. Known for producing high-quality machinist and automotive tools, such as reamers, valve cutters, and hones, the company catered to automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth. Their catalog records date back to at least the 1900s, with specific catalogs such as the 1955 Catalog 55-A listing tools aimed at precision work for engines and automotive repairs   .