Been wanting one of these, they don't seem particularly rare but I decided to wait for a NICE one. Been looking about 2 years.
Found this on eBay. Small, grainy photos but looked ok. Description said VGC. Title of auction was "Plumb" 1/4 ratchet. Came from a pawn shop in Whittier, California. $18, not a giveaway but for this condition I jumped on it.
Looks like it was literally used MAYBE 3-4 times due to very slight wear on drive. Some minute box rash. Guessing post WW2? Otherwise, minty fresh. Satin chrome, mirror polished on top and sides of head.There is oxidization on screws and selector, selector tough to shift. But ratchets perfectly in both directions.
Glad I waited!