Cruiser808 - I have no clue about vintage on that 1/4" Stevens Walden set. I do know that Walden was advertising them as early as 1944, as can be seen in the 1944 Motor Service magazine ad below. The early sets, however, were (for the most part, as I understand) plain steel finish, and the spinner handle was black and yellow (as can be seen in member d42jeep's examples above.)
Later they were offered in a variety of configurations - with different contents - as can be seen in the later catalog snip below. Unfortunately I do not have any idea what year that catalog was printed, but based on the graphics and font styles and the yellow handle on the spinner, my best wild guess would be 1960s (or possibly 1970s.)
(* Note that the 1944 "Migit" later became "Midget" *)
I have 1/4" Walden sets in that style box (that hinges at the end) in royal blue, red, forest green, and (presumably repainted) black. I may have one or two in that "Pontiac blue" hammertone, but I'm not sure. I know for sure I have 3/8" and 1/2" Walden sets in that color box, but again, I have no idea as to vintage.
Member d42jeep has been collecting Walden far longer than I have, and perhaps he has better insight as to vintage.
On the Williams set, I can offer nothing. I own an empty box similar to that, but I believe mine is from a model 1285. I picked it up because I thought the graphics inside the lid were fabulous. Williams is one brand I have not delved into thus far.
