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Woz' Toolbox On the Block for $3K

"The tool box that built Apple Computer," a battered blue thing that belonged to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (right) is up for auction by Alexander Autographs. The toolbox — which would probably go for $20 at a garage sale, is expected to fetch between $3,000 and $5,000. From the catalog description: An extraordinary relic from […]

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"The tool box that built Apple Computer," a battered blue thing that belonged to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (right) is up for auction by Alexander Autographs. The toolbox -- which would probably go for $20 at a garage sale, is expected to fetch between $3,000 and $5,000. From the catalog description:

__ __An extraordinary relic from the founding of one the largest, and certainly most influential computer design and manufacturing companies in history, the blue steel toolbox owned and obviously heavily-used by Apple Computer founder Steve Wozniak in
Apple's formative, pre-1978 years! The aqua-blue enameled toolbox measures 13" wide x 5" tall x 7" deep and when opened has a three-section tray attached to the lid. Additionally, the top of the tool box bears a 4" long yellow "Dymo" self adhesive label bearing its owner's name: "STEVE WOZNIAK".

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Alexander Autographs is also auctioning off the original Apple Computer sign, which dates back to their first trade show in 1976. The sign, described by the auction house as "one of the most important American industrial relics ever offered, worthy of display at the Smithsonian," is expected to fetch between $15,000 and $20,000.

Photos: Courtesy Alexander Autographs