Cutting Equipment Appraisal

Oxy-Acetylene Welding/Cutting Cart

The item depicted is an oxy-acetylene welding and cutting cart, designed to transport and hold two gas cylinders for welding, cutting, and brazing operations. It comprises a metal frame, likely steel, painted in a combination of blue and possibly green/red on the tanks themselves. The cart features two large main wheels at the base, indicative of a typical two-wheeled dolly-style design, intended for mobility across various surfaces. Two gas cylinders are mounted vertically on the cart; one appears to be a taller oxygen cylinder (often green) and the other a shorter, fatter acetylene cylinder (often red or orange), though specific colors are hard to discern perfectly due to lighting and potential fading. Attached to the cart, likely hanging or secured, are hoses, and a small metal tray or basket at the front holds what appear to be welding or cutting torch accessories, including a red handle (possibly a torch or regulator) and several smaller metal components. The overall condition suggests significant outdoor exposure and age, with visible signs of rust on the metal parts of the cart and wheels, and a general dullness to any remaining paintwork. The hoses appear to be coiled, but their condition isn't entirely clear. The item appears to be functional but shows considerable wear consistent with heavy industrial or workshop use, or prolonged outdoor storage. No clear manufacturing marks are visible, but the design is a standard utility type, consistent with models from the mid-20th century to present day, though the visible patina suggests an older unit. The craftsmanship is utilitarian, focused on function and durability rather than aesthetic appeal.