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Nashua Fall International Catalogue Antique Tool Auction

Auctions: September 26 and September 27, 2008

Quality Dealer Sale: Friday, September 26, 2008 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm (During Preview)

Tailgate Sale: September 26 & 27, 2008

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Auction Listing for September 26 and September 27, 2008
Item: Description: Estimate: Photograph:
1. A LAMINATED SHIPWRIGHTS SMOOTHING PLANE. This plane, which was found in the State of Maine is ornamented with a decorative inlay pattern and is marked with the initials "JAP". 50 - 100
2. A rare cape buffalo horn tool handlewith all original tools. superb condition. 150 - 300
3. An UNUSUAL HOOK END WANTAGE RULE by Kerby & Bro., New York, New York. Graduated on each of its four sides with scales for estimating the amount need to fill barrels from 32 to 200 gallons, this rule looks never to have been put to use performing the task for which it was produced. Nearly all of the original lacquer finish remains on both wood and metal parts. The only Kerby rule of this configuration that we have seen. Rare. 125 - 250
4. TWO WOOD PLANE PENCIL SHARPENERS including one fashioned from solid mahogany. The other is imprinted with the slogan "IT IS PLANE WHY YOU SHOULD DEAL WITH THE NEW UNION LUMBER COMPANY" and serves as an interesting example of the simple, trite and uninspired advertising that characterized that much simpler and less sophisticated time. 30 - 60
5. THREE MINIATURE BOXWOOD PLANES including a double iron rabbet and a hollow and round pair. All have a most appealing dark golden patina and are in top collector quality condition. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 60 - 120
6. A most interesting and unusual PAPER BOARD TESTING GAUGE by the Webb Tester Company, Chicago, Illinois, patented April 24, 1923. This very well made gauge was designed for testing the strength of board made from paper materials. The first example of this curious tool that we have encountered. 30 - 60
7. A 26" length SOLID CHERRY LEVEL, No. 16, by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This immaculate and nearly perfectly preserved level has brass faced ends and appears never to have been used. 25 - 50
8. TWO PRIMITIVE SPECIALTY TOOLS having distinct Eighteenth Century characteristics. Included in this lot are a flooring gauge and a hand forged saw set. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. 60 - 120
9. A HEAVY SOCKET CORNER CHISEL by the James Swan Company, Seymour, Connecticut. This 3/4" size chisel is in nearly new condition and could be put directly to use. 60 - 120
10. A DOUBLE BEAM MARKING GAUGE, No. 74, by STANLEY. this boxwood body gauge is marked with the patent date of November 18, 1862 and the owner imprint of its presumed original owner, one J. Lindemann. An early example that has a most appealing golden patina. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 30 - 60
11. An early CHILD'S HAND SAW by I.S. Brown, Providence, Rhode Island. Brown is reported to have produced saws in Providence between 1865 and 1872 only. A rare saw in excellent collector quality condition. 60 - 120
12. An ADVERTISING ITEMS OPPORTUNITY LOT including signs, rules, print blocks, etc. 60 - 120
13. A FULLY BRASS FACED ROSEWOOD LEVEL by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England. This showy level has fancy brass plumb vials covers. The name of the original owner is imprinted on the sole. From the Clifford Keefer Collection. 50 - 100
14. THREE BOXES OF UNUSED AUGER BITS, all by the James Swan Company, Seymour, Connecticut. Both ship and spur types are included in this lot as well as a box of Nineteenth Century bits of German manufacture. 50 - 100
15. A 10" length CLOSED HANDLE DOVETAIL SAW, No. 97, by the Simonds Saw Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This virtually unused saw has extra fine teeth. 90 - 180
16. A STEPPED SET OF THREE GROOVING MOLDING PLANES. These short size planes are all nicely boxed. They were likely from the working tools of a coachmaker. From the Clifford Keefer Collection. 50 - 100
17. An example of MANN'S PATENT BENCH RULE by John E. Mann, Cleveland, Ohio, patented June 10, 1884. This rosewood and brass rule, which was used for laying out parallel lines, has a nickel plated blade and is in excellent condition. 60 - 120
18. A PAIR OF PRECISION DRAFTING TRAMMELS having German silver bodies. These trammels are in new condition in their original fitted box. 60 - 120
19. A 8" FOLDING HANDLE DRAW KNIFE by T.Hwitherby, Winsted, Connecticut. This example, which is fitted with "ebonized" handles, shows very little evidence of ever having been used for the purpose for which it was produced. From the John Hawk Collection. 60 - 120
20. A pair of MAHOGANY COACHMAKERS HALF ROUND PLANES. Both are in excellent working condition and marked with the imprint of the original owner and presumed maker, one "H.H. Medzey". 80 - 160
21. A COLLECTION OF SMALL SIZE LEVELS including examples by Stanley, Richardson, Starrett, etc. 60 - 120
22. A TEN POINT CROSSCUT "PANEL' SAW, No. 26, by the Bay State Saw Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This very little used saw has a carved applewood handle and retains nearly all of its original etching. The Bay State name was a "second line" produced by Simonds, reportedly to deal with a boycott of their products by the trade union movement. 100 - 200
23. A 1 1/2" width cast iron rabbet plane, No. 190, by STANLEY. This plane is in brand new, unused condition in its original pasteboard box. 100 - 200
24. A most interesting and unusual COMBINATION TRAMMEL POINTS & PANEL MARKING GAUGE TOOL. The beam and head are fashioned from figured hardwood and the trammels are cast from bronze. 80 - 160
25. A DIMINUTIVE COACHMAKERS ROUNDING SHAVE that looks never to have been used. This uncommonly configured shave is of a form we very seldom encounter. Nice. 60 - 120
26. A CASED SET OF MARQUOIS RULES, No. 249, by W. F. Stanley, London, England. This matching cased set of boxwood rules from the W.F. Stanley firm of London were intended for military calculations in gunnery. All of the rules and the fitted mahogany box, which features a bright yellow W.F. Stanley label, are marked with the incuse assembly number "249". A rare set of rules in superb condition in the original box. Extra nice. 100 - 200
27. An example of "THE GUINEA" HAND SAW. This Eighteenth Century saw features an image of Britain's King George III on the saw button. The etching on the blade is faded, but legible. A rare saw in clean and sound condition. We hereby assert that we are the first to offer saws having likenesses of American Revolutionary War adversaries George Washington and King George III in the same auction. We expect that this will become a theme and, provided this venture succeeds, our next sale will feature saws depicting Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 80 - 160
28. A RARE "MARBLED" HANDLE "EVERLASTING CHISEL by STANLEY in the 1/2" size. This example is in clean and usable condition. A most uncommon Stanley chisel. 60 - 120
29. A EIGHTEEN INCH FOUR-FOLD FISHERMAN'S RULE that is not marked with a maker's name. This interesting rule includes "legal length" designations for Chubb, Trout, Pike, etc. Appearance is late Nineteenth Century. This is the first rule of this type that we have offered for sale. 80 - 160
30. SIX EXTRA CLEAN EDGE TOOLS including four Stanley No. 720 paring chisels and two extra long pattern maker's gouges by Charles Buck. 100 - 200
31. An early FIGURAL BRASS OIL CAN by Riley & Osborne, Newark, New Jersey. This distinctively different can is in excellent collector quality condition. 50 - 100
32. THREE EXTRA CLEAN HAND TOOLS including a Disston No. 68 dovetail saw; a Millers Falls No. 2A hand drill; and a Disston 10" rosewood bevel. All are in top collector quality condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 60 - 120
33. A SOLID ROSEWOOD SMOOTHING PLANE by Eayrs & Company, Nashua, New Hampshire. This plane, which has a minor split in one cheek, retains its original Moulson Brothers cutting iron and has been boldly struck with the name of this obscure New Hampshire maker, who seems to have specialized in exotic wood planes. 80 - 160
34. TWO UNUSED WOODWORKING PLANES, both by Ulmia of Sweden. Included in this lot are a smoothing plane and a jointer, both having finger-jointed soles. 60 - 120
35. TWO PAIRS OF SPECIAL PURPOSE MOLDING PLANES including a pair of snipe bill molders by Gabriel and a 1" size handled tongue and groove pair by the Greenfield Tool Company. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. 75 - 150
36. SIX HAND FORGED SAW SETS including several "wrest" types. Many different forms are included in this grouping. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 60 - 120
37. A "The ready for use" ax by Rixford Manufacturing Company, East Highgate, Vermont. original paper label. unused condition. 90 - 180
38. FIVE SMALL METAL WORKING HAMMERS including a Maydole No. 78 1/2 4 oz. example; one having an ebony handle; and another fashioned from solid brass. 90 - 180
39. An example of the "MILLER IMPROVED STRICKLE", No. 2, by Howard Brothers, Worcester, Massachusetts. Described on the box as being used for "card clothing", we can safely assume that this tool was used for precisely that, whatever that is. It is in new condition in its original box. The finest card clothing strickle that we have ever offered for sale. 35 - 75
40. An EBONY AND BRASS MARKING GAUGE by Alex. Mathieson & Sons, Glasgow, Scotland. This example has a screw adjust scribe mechanism and is in nearly new condition. 60 - 120
41. A SKEW BACK CROSSCUT SAW, No. 62, by the Simonds Saw Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Nearly all of the original blue colored etching remains on the blade of this essentially unused hand saw with carved applewood handle. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 100 - 200
42. A 1874 GENERAL LINE CATALOGUE by the Dover Stamping Company, Boston, Massachusetts. This early catalogue of household items is copiously illustrated with all manner of Victorian era items. The hardbound cover is embossed with the logo of this prominent early manufacturer. 100 - 200
43. A CAST IRON NOSING PLANE ATTACHMENT for a No. 45 plane, No. 5, by STANLEY. This uncommon accessory is in nearly new condition in its original pasteboard box with original cutting iron. 60 - 120
44. A FOLDING BOXWOOD GLOVE MEASURE RULE. This uncommon special purpose rule is graduated for measuring childs, ladies and men's glove sizes. This rule is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
45. A FIVE-SECTION "TAKEDOWN" WANTAGE RULE by J. Long, Eastcheap, London, England. This screw together rule has five sections of boxwood with brass ferrules in its original leather case. It looks never to have been used. Nice. 125 - 250
46. A most interesting and unusual SIX-INCH BENCH RULE FASHIONED FROM MOTHER OF PEARL. This Nineteenth Century rule is in nearly new condition. 125 - 250
47. An EIGHTEENTH CENTURY TWO-FOLD IVORY RULE having a brass joint and tips. The individually marked letters are of a very early style. 300 - 600
48. An EARLY WOODWORING TOOLS GENTLEMAN'S BOX LOT. Included in this grouping are a carved mahogany square ornamented with a leaf and vine pattern; an oak layout rule in the pattern of a marking gauge; and a walnut and brass router plane. All are in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
49. A BROAD TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 1202, by John Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England. This boxwood caliper slide rule is in brand new, unused condition. 80 - 160
50. A MAPLE AND FRUITWOOD LINING RULE by the Diamond Rule Company, Providence, Rhode island. This early draughtsman's rule was used for drawing a series of parallel lines. The rule is marked with the maker name and the designation "Pat. Appl'd for". It looks never to have been used. 100 - 200
51. A BRASS CHARIOT TYPE BULLNOSE PLANE having a rosewood wedge and very nicely patinated. 120 - 240
52. A PAIR OF EIGHTEENTH CENTURY PATTERN BRONZE DIVIDERS these interesting and unusual dividers have a screw-on sleeve that covers the points when not in use. The tip of the point has a textured pattern similar to that used for applying wax seals. 100 - 200
53. THREE EARLY PLANEMAKERS FLOATS, all of different forms. All are in excellent working condition and would well serve the wannabe planemaker. 125 - 250
54. An ADJUSTABLE FENCE CHAMFER PLANE by Buck & Hickman London, England. This essentially unused plane has an adjustable boxwood fence and a brass bullnose face. A great working plane in top collector quality condition. 125 - 250
55. TWO SHOWY BRASS HAND TOOLS including a fancy cast brass hand drill and an unusual adjustable coach maker's shave. 125 - 250
56. EIGHT EXTRA CLEAN CHISELS including framing and paring types. Examples by G.I. Mix & Company in the 1" and 3/4" size; a G.I. Mix corner chisel; three G.I. Mix paring chisels and chisels by Buck Brothers and James Cam are included in this lot. All are in top collector quality condition. 125 - 250
57. A rare and early "TABLE" PATTERN HAND SAW, No. 14, by Simonds Saw Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This extra clean and uncommon saw has a wheat carved applewood handle. 100 - 200
58. A rare VAUGHN & BUSHNELL BRAND BLOCK PLANE by Vaughn & Bushnell, Chicago, Illinois. This knuckle joint cap plane is in brand new, unused condition. 125 - 250
59. A STEPHENS PATENT SCHOOL DESK RULE by Stephens & Company, patented July 3, 1883. A rare early patent rule in excellent collector quality condition. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 60 - 120
60. TWO EXTRA CLEAN HAND SAWS including a Disston "Victory" saw No. 42 and a Bishop No. 8 11 point crosscut. Both are in top collector quality condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 80 - 160
61. A "BILLINGS PATENT" MULTIPLE BLADE SCREWDRIVER by the Billings & Spencer Company, Hartford, Connecticut, patented February 4, 1896. This finely crafted late Nineteenth Century screwdriver is in top collector quality condition and shows very little evidence of use. 80 - 160
62. Three early HAND FORGED IRON FLINT STRIKES. These classic Eighteenth Century tools were used in conjunction with a piece of flint and dry tinder to produce a spark to start a fire. Anyone lamenting the difficulties of modern living ought to take a long look at these for a sense of perspective. 80 - 160
63. A lot of SEVEN MINIATURE ANVILS including examples of brass, bronze, iron and plated types. Some appear to be quite early. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 100 - 200
64. TWO EARLY STYLE FLOORING GAUGES fashioned from fruitwoood and maple. Both are not marked with graduations. From the David Pierson Collection. 60 - 120
65. A 26" length NINE-POINT CROSSCUT SAW, No. 72, by the Simonds Saw & Steel Company, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This extra clean saw has a handle of carved applewood has the original $2.00 price imprinted on the handle and on the saw button. It appears never to have been used. Nice. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 80 - 160
66. A SCHIEFFER'S SYSTEM TAILOR'S RULE by N. S. Scheiffer. This "takedown" type square is in new condition in its origial pasteboard sleeve box. The square is marked with the designation "Copyright 1896 No. 2400". 80 - 160
67. FIVE DIFFERENT "YEARS OF SERVICE" PINS, all by the Simonds Saw Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The saws represent years five through twenty-five and are all in brand new condition. Also included in this lot is an Atkins saw charm for a charm bracelet. 80 - 160
68. A CAST IRON ADVERTISING ANVIL by the Hay-Budden Manufacturing Company, Brooklyn, New York. This nickel plated advertising anvil from a prominent Nineteenth Century manufacturer of anvils is in clean and sound condition. 80 - 160
69. THREE EARLY BUTT MARKING GAUGES including an H. Fulton 1888 patent; one by the U.S. Lock company that is not marked with a patent date; and another by H. Plante that is marked with a February 23, 1886 patent. 100 - 200
70. TWO EXTRA CLEAN PRECISION LEVELS, No.'s 97 and 98, both by The L.S. Starrett Company, Athol, Massachusetts. both are in nearly new condition in their original pasteboard boxes. Extra nice. 100 - 200
71. FIVE BRONZE AGE CUTTING TOOLS including three in a display case. These ancient tools are in excellent overall condition. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 100 - 200
72. An early BRASS BODY SPOKE SHAVE by W. Trowbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts. The maker name is marked on the body of this unusual double iron shave. 100 - 200
73. A SET OF EIGHT UNUSED TURNING CHISELS, all by the James Swan Company, Seymour, Connecticut. These tang handle tools are clearly marked with the distinctive Swan logo. They have never been handled or used. Turning a set or rosewood, boxwood or ebony handles for these would be a great winter project. 125 - 250
74. A rare SCREW ARM FILLETSTER PLANE by H. Russell, Cabot, Vermont. This well preserved plane retains its original boxwood arms and nuts, but the fence appears to be a later replacement. It has been boldly struck with the mark of this obscure Vermont maker. 125 - 250
75. An OPEN LATTICE PATTERN BRASS TRAMMEL having a "D" initial pattern and very nicely patinated. 150 - 300
76. FIVE EXTRA CLEAN MARKING GAUGES including a rosewood panel type; a beech adjustable slitter; a mortise gauge by Tyzak; and two Stanley gauges. 75 - 150
77. A LEVEL AND INCLINOMETER COMBINATION FOLDING RULE, No. 36, by Stephens & Company, Riverton, Connecticut. Some 95% of the original finishes remain on the brass and boxwood of this exceptionally clean and clearly marked example. The extension blade has some tarnish, but the rule is otherwise excellent. 150 - 300
78. A MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS GENTLEMAN'S BOX LOT including marking gauges, ebony trammels and sash templates. From the Clifford Keefer Collection. 60 - 120
79. TWO EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING PLANES, No.'s 4 and 5, both by STANLEY. Both have the "orange infill cap" and retain fully 99% of their original black japan finish. Both date from the 1950's. 60 - 120
80. A COMMEMORATIVE BRASS ASH TRAY by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This commemorative item was produced to celebrate the opening of Disston's Seattle, Washington factory in 1924. The embossing on the item has the Disston name, and information about the opening of the factory, with the notation that it is the "...Largest in the West". 125 - 250
81. TWO ROSEWOOD BODY MARKING GAUGES, both by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. Examples of Bridge City products No. MG1 and MG2, both in their original boxes in nearly new condition, are included in this lot. 120 - 240
82. AN EARLY SHOE MEASURE RULE marked Gee, New York, New York. This ca. 1825 rule is marked with a decorative stamp. 100 - 200
83. A diminutive EARLY STYLE HEWING HATCHET that retains its original handle. The face has been embellished by two early imprints. A very pretty edge tool in a most desirable small size. 100 - 200
84. A CLASSIC YELLOW BIRCH "SPILL" PLANE having an unusual circular escapement and very nicely patinated. 80 - 160
85. A SPECIAL PURPOSE TOOL OPPORTUNITY LOT, all by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a No. 30 angle divider; two No. 203 bench dogs; a No. 100 plane tail handle rabbet plane; a set of No. 66 beader cutting irons; and a No. 118 low angle block plane. All are in top collector quality condition. From the David Pierson Collection. 90 - 180
86. A BELTMAKER'S PLANE, No. 11, by STANLEY. This "Sweetheart" trademark plane is in clean and sound condition. 80 - 160
87. TWO PAIRS OF BRASS TRAMMELS including examples having square and hexagonal pattern cutouts. Both sets have knurled fixing screws and are very nicely patinated. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 100 - 200
88. An example of THOMPSON'S PATENT MARKING GAUGE as patented and produced by G.H. Thompson, Somerville, Massachusetts under the specifications of a United States Patent issued on October 2, 1900. This rare mahogany and brass gauge appears never to have been used and retains all original finishes on both wood and metal. Extra nice. The gauge is marked with the designation "Pat. Appld'd For", but the form is identical in all respects to that shown in the Thompson Patent. 100 - 200
89. An early SOLID BRASS SHIP'S CLOCK by Seth Thomas, U.S.A. This well made clock is in excellent collector quality condition and includes the original winding key. 250 - 500
90. A LOT OF FRAMING AND PARING CHISELS including some crank neck type, corner, butt, etc. Makers include Witherby, D.R. Barton, Buck Brothers, etc. All are in excellent working condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 100 - 200
91. A lot of SEVEN BRASS AND IRON PLUMB BOBS including examples by William Marples, Hercules and some early types. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 125 - 250
92. THREE EXTRA CLEAN BLOCK PLANES, all by STANLEY. Examples of the No. 90 bullnose; No. 100 1/2 block; and No. 103 adjustable block are included in this lot. 80 - 160
93. An early PRE-ADZE EYE CLAW HAMMER by R. Smith, Hartford, Connecticut. This example appears to date from ca. 1830. It is clearly marked with the maker name and patent date. 60 - 120
94. A SET OF CRANK AND FLAT GOUGES AND CHISELS, all by Wm. Marples & Sons, Sheffield, England. Some have minor stains on blades, but all are in excellent working order. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 125 - 250
95. A LOT OF SIX ASSORTED MORTISE CHISELS, all by I. Sorby, Sheffield, England. Included in this lot are one lock mortise chisel and three "pigsticker" types. All have boxwood handles and are in clean and sound condition. 80 - 160
96. An EXTRA EARLY DISSTON RIP SAW by Henry Disston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This saw is marked on the blade with Disston's early arch trademark and has distinctive flat fixing screws with split nuts on the reverse side. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 100 - 200
97. An early BRASS AND WALNUT ADJUSTABLE HAT FORM having multiple adjustments. This showy tool is in excellent collector quality condition. 125 - 250
98. A HAND CRAFTED BAILEY PATTERN PLANE as produced by Les Staniszewski as a gift for his father many years ago. All of the working parts function as in the original. The plane has been kept in superb condition in a fitted wooden box. 200 - 400
99. An UNUSUAL LAMINATED HANDLE TOOL HANDLE compmlete with eighteen original interchangeable tools in a fitted wooden box. 200 - 400
100. A LOT OF EXTRA CLEAN MACHINISTS TOOLS including a Starrett combination square having an 18" blade; a 6" combination square; calipers and dividers, etc. All are in top collector quality condition. 125 - 250
101. An EARLY COACHMAKERS SMOOTHING PLANE haivng an offset handles and very nicely patinated. 80 - 160
102. A STANLEY'S PATENT THREE ANGLE TOOL, No. 2, by STANLEY, patented August 8, 1911. These tools, which were designed to fit on a standard size folding rule, were produced between 1911 and 1935 only. The original hardware store grease pencil mark remains on the body of the tool. A nice example. 100 - 200
103. TWO EARLY HAND FORGED DRAW KNIVES including a chamfer knife having a staghorn handle and a three-position carriage maker's shave. From the David Pierson Collection. 100 - 200
104. A SCREW ARM SASH MOLDING PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts by J. Kellogg, Amherst, Massachusetts. This exceptionally crisp and clean sash molder is marked with the owner imprint of one "S.H. Bickford". 90 - 180
105. A LATER "BEDROCK" JACK PLANE, No. 605, by STANLEY. ", A "BEDROCK" JACK PLANE, No. 605, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the '"Sweetheart"' era logo and some 98% of the original black japan finish remains. 125 - 250
106. A LOT OF SPECIAL PURPOSE RULES including examples fashioned from IVORY and German silver; navigation types, etc. Makers include Buss, Elliot and a Johnson Patent caliper rule. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 90 - 180
107. An extra clean example of CLEMENT'S PATENT TOOL HANDLE. These tools were offered by STANLEY and included in the early product catalogs. The March 19, 1867 patent date marked on the pewter ferrule is the same patent feature incorporated in the cast iron "Excelsior" tool handle. 100 - 200
108. An UNHANDLED BOXWOOD PLOW PLANE by L. Deforest, Birmingham, Connecticut. This well preserved plane has distinctively shaped finials at one end of the arm tips. The plane is in excellent condition and very nicely patinated, noting an early repair to one of the fixing washers. From the Clifford Keefer Collection. 175 - 350
109. A PATENT UNIVERSAL COMBINATION PLANE, No. 55, by STANLEY. This example is complete and in nearly new condition. Choice. 350 - 750
110. An EARLY BOARD MEASURE RULE by T. R. Hoyt, Goffstown, New Hampshire. The rule has been imprinted with the date "1881" by the maker and has been tastefully inscribed with the name of its one time owner, one "David Wells". 80 - 160
111. A LOT OF LETTERHEADS AND BILLHEADS from the Bates Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This bound volume includes correspondence to and from the Bates Manufacturing Company. Letters and billheads from Lufkin, Stanley, Iver Johnson, the Union Tool Company, and many others are included in this historically important assemblage. From the Roger K. Smith Collection. 250 - 500
112. An EARLY BRASS PLUMB BOB, No. 7, by A.L. Thompson, Mfr., Lowell, Massachusetts. Fully 99% of the original golden lacquer finish remains on this nearly perfectly preserved example, which is imprinted with the maker name and working location as well as the number designation. 125 - 250
113. An early HANDLED CORNICE MOLDING PLANE having an ogee with bevel profile and a classic Eighteenth Century pattern offset rear handle. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 100 - 200
114. A ROSEWOOD AND BRASS BODY BEVEL by the St. Johnsbury Tool Company, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, patented June, 14, 1870. This rare 15" blade size bevel has been tastefully imprinted with the name of one-time owner, "F.R. Vose". A nice example of a classic Nineteenth Century tool. 400 - 800
115. A DOUBLE IRON GOTHIC BEAD MOLDING PLANE by Marley, New York, New York. This ca. 1830's plane is in top collector quality condition. 150 - 300
116. THREE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY HISTORY BOOKS including copies of "The Winchester Book"; "The American Legend"; and the color auction catalogue for the sale of the John Woods Collection. A treasure trove of Winchester information. From the McAfee Museum of Beaverton, Oregon 100 - 200
117. A LUMBERMAN'S TOOLS OPPORTUNITY LOT including a logger's springboard, a pair of logging boots, three two man saws and a log scale. From the McAfee Museum of Beaverton, Oregon 200 - 400
118. An EARLY PATENT NAIL PULLER, No. 2, by Patrick Bryant, Chesterfield, Massachusetts, patented April 10, 1849. An interesting relic from the days when the nails were the most valuable component of a house. From the David Pierson Collection. 100 - 200
119. A CARVED AND LAMINATED CARVER'S MALLET fashioned from ebony, boxwood and walnut. This masterfully done mallet has survived its one hundred fifty odd years in much the same condition that it began. Extra special. 250 - 500
120. A MASSIVE ROSEWOOD AND GERMAN SILVER BEVEL. This 18" steel blade bevel has the initials "B.S.L." engraved on a German silver plate that is inset in the center of the body. This well made tool looks to have been very little used. Nice. 100 - 200
121. A LATER "BEDROCK" JOINTER PLANE, No. 608 C, by STANLEY. This plane is marked on the cutting iron with the ca. 1910 "banner" trademark. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains. 200 - 400
122. A "RED SEAL" BRAND CLAW HAMMER, No. 611 1/2, by Riverside Tool Company, New York, New York. This perfectly preserved hammer is in new condition in its original pasteboard box. The box has deconstructed over time, but the full label is present and the box could be restored. The hammer is in brand new condition and retains its original paper label. Nice. 80 - 160
123. A 22" PATENT JOINTER PLANE, No. 18, by the Gage Tool Company, Vineland, New Jersey. Fully 95% of the original finishes remain on this extra crisp example. There is a chip from the front knob and one of the fixing screws is missing from the top of the handle, but the plane is otherwise perfect. 125 - 250
124. A "LITTLE VICTOR" CAST IRON NON-ADJUSTABLE BLOCK PLANE, No. 50 1/2, by Leonard Bailey. Fully 85% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra clean example. 250 - 500
125. A magnificent SET OF TEN "ANNULAR RING" CHISELS, all by traditional Japanese edge tool maker Teiichiro Ohkubo. All of the chisels in the set are in brand new, unused condition. All have the distinctive "Damascus" pattern swirl in the metal as a consequence of forming the tools using multiple layers of steel. These chisels were originally sold for $1,225 for the set. 600 - 1200
126. FOUR EARLY ADVERTISING ANVILS including examples by Gem City; T.J. Blake; Lockwood Hardware, Cleveland, Ohio; and the Deoxidized Metal Company. All are in excellent collector quality condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 150 - 300
127. A TWO-FOLD BOARD MEASURE FOLDING RULE, No. 22, by STANLEY. This scarce combination rule has inch graduations and board measure tables on the other. It is imprinted with an early style Stanley mark looks never to have been used. Absolutely perfect. 250 - 500
128. A SPECIAL PURPOSE GROOVING PLANE having "outrigger" fences of mahogany connected and kept parallel by rosewood hinges. A boxwood plane having a rounded iron rides on the center mahogany rail, which has a facing of boxwood and cuts a rounded groove into the center of a board. This is the first plane of this sort that we have encountered. It was most likely produced to perform some specific pattern making task, but was so well done that its highest value is as a work of art. This tool is at once showy, mechanically interesting and exceptionally well preserved. Highly recommended. 200 - 400
129. An unusual BRASS BUSHEL SCALE by Fairbanks. This "Winchester Bushel" measure is complete with to interchangeable balance beams. From the McAfee Museum of Beaverton, Oregon 125 - 250
130. An EXTRA LONG "T" RABBET PLANE by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Company, Birmingham, Connecticut. Some 75% of the original paint reamains on this distinctive "bat wing" design woodworking plane. 300 - 600
131. A commemorative plumb bob produced for the Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors Association by Christopher Laarman as the official "Favor" for the 2000 "Best of the West" meeting. These specially produced tools are available by subscription only for those attending the meeting and the nature of the tool is a closely kept secret until it is revealed at the meeting and the "favors" are distributed. We are pleased to be able to offer this masterfully crafted tool to those who may have been unaware of these meetings or unable to attend. The tool is in brand new condition in its original box. 300 - 600
132. A "PEASE" FLEXIBLE CURVE, No. 2165, as produced by the Eugene Dietzgen Company, Chicago, Illinois. Fashioned from lead, steel and rubber, the rule was used for laying out and replicating irregular lines when producing drawings. 100 - 200
133. An EBONY AND BRASS BEVEL by Melhuish Sons & Company, Fetter Lane London, England. This blued steel blade bevel is in nearly new condition. 30 - 60
134. An unusual COMPLEX MOLDING PLANE by L. Marley, New York, New York. This cove, quarter round and cove plane has developed a rich, warm patina of dark golden brown as a consequence of years of age and careful use. 100 - 200
135. A MOVING FILLETSTER MOLDING PLANE by G. Steadman & Son, Birmingham, England. This great woodworking plane has a fully side boxed edge and is in nearly new condition. 80 - 160
136. A SET OF THREE EARLY MACHINISTS TOOLS, all by E.S. Blaisdell. These hand-made tools were found in New Hampshire and appear to date from ca. 1850. Included are a double-end nut wrench, marking gauge and knurling tool. All are maserfully crafted and very well preserved. 80 - 160
137. TWO EARLY ILLUSTRATED "PRICE LIST" CATALOGUES, both by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Included in this lot are examples of the 1890 and 1899 Editions. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
138. A SASH COPING MOLDING PLANE by J. Colton, 247 S. 2nd. Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This most unusual pattern coping plane is also marked with the name of one time owner, one "W.W. Jimison". 100 - 200
139. FOUR CLEAN COACH MAKERS' PLANES including a horned rounding type; curved rabbet; compass round and round. 100 - 200
140. A PATENT STAMP FOR AN 1873 UNITED STATES PATENT issued to G.W. Niderkorn of Mt. Vernon, New York. The patent was issued to Niderkorn for a folding chair but the compass-sole plane has been marked with the imprint as well. It appears likely that this plane was used in the production of the chair and was accordingly marked with the patent stamp. A most interesting historical curiosity. From the Roger K. Smith Collection. 100 - 200
141. A rare BLAISDELL'S PATENT MARKING GAUGE by A.H. Blaisdell, Newton Corners, Massachusetts, Patented June 23, 1868. Certainly one of the most complex of all marking gauges, the Blaisdell's patent has all the qualities of a great collectible tool: exotic materials finely crafted and finished; bold maker and patent imprints; and a level of mechanical intricacy far beyond what is necessary for the task. This example has some tarnish on the screws, but is otherwise excellent. 250 - 500
142. A TWO-FOOT, TWO-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 5, by the Stanley Rule & Level Company. This scarce "Sweetheart" era arch-joint folding rule features architect's scales and is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
143. THREE "WINCHESTER" BRAND EDGE TOOLS, all by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Included in this lot are two chisels and a shingling hatchet. From the McAfee Museum of Beaverton, Oregon 100 - 200
144. A rare BROOKS' PATENT TINNERS BEVEL RULE as produced by the Peck Stow & Wilcox Company in accordance with the specifications contained in the United States Patent issued to John S. Brooks of Brooklyn, New York on July 15, 1890. A rare patented tinsmith's rule that is clearly marked with the maker name and patent date. 125 - 250
145. A RECAST STANLEY NO. 190 RABBET PLANE having a most unusual screw adjustable fence. This very well made plane has a "centerwheel" type screw adjustment mechanism to regulate the parallelism of the fence. 100 - 200
146. A SOLID BRASS WATCHMAKER'S LATHE that has a chieved a rich golden patina. It is in excellent condition, noting that it needs a new leather belt. 125 - 250
147. TWO EARLY STYLE BOW SAWS including one of graphic form. The other appears to have been manufactured, but it is not marked with a maker name. 60 - 120
148. A very early and well preserved example of "Hoppus Measurer" book as published by Wilson & Spence, York, England. This very early Edition has fold-out illustrations. One the inside cover are inscribed various dates and the names of individuals who have owned this book. Beginning in 1651, there are subsequent dates and names for the years 1763, 1809, 1858 and, finally, an 1980 date in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We encourage the purchaser of the antiquarian book to continue the tradition of inscribing his or her name as the role of "temporary custodian" is assumed. 120 - 240
149. A PATENTED SEWING MACHINE MARKING GAUGE by Calvin D. Wheeler, New York, New York, patented February 14, 1860. An early special purpose patented gauge in excellent collector quality condition. From the Clifford Keefer Collection. 80 - 160
150. A exceptionally well preserved HARDWARE STORE SAW ADVERTISING DISPLAY by the Simonds Saw Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This cast display sign has a series of steel rods that fit into a triangular wooden base. It was designed for placement on a hardware store countertop to display Simonds saws. Extra nice and very rare. 400 - 800
151. A FOUR INCH LENGTH "GEM" POCKET WRENCH by Tower & Lyon, New York, New York. This wrench is in superb condition and its form is unmistakable, but it is not marked with a maker name. 80 - 160
152. TWO EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING PLANES, both by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Included in this lot are a No. 3025 orrugated sole jack plane and a No. 3204 smoothing plane. 150 - 300
153. A LOT OF DESIRABLE STANLEY PARTS, all by STANLEY. Included in this lot are three No. 1 cutting irons, including two "Sweetheart" era irons and one from ca. 1910; a cap for a No. 113 circular plane; and a cap for a G-4 "Gage" moothing plane. 80 - 160
154. A rare and nearly perfect TWO-FOOT, TWO-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 40, by H. Chapin, U. S. Standard. This rule is the equivalent of the Stanley No. 22 with board measure tables. It is in unused condition and absent any signs of use or other wear. Practically perfect and highly recommended. From the Erwin L. "Erv" Schaffer Collection. 300 - 600
155. A CORNER ROUNDING PLANE, No. 144, by STANLEY. This rare 1/2" size example retains some 95% of its original black japan finish. A nice example. 200 - 400
156. TWO EXTRA CLEAN MOLDING PLANES, both by E.W. Carpenter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Included in this lot are a massive double boxed bead and a quirk ovolo with bevel molder. The beading plane is double marked with the name of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hardware dealers, Yarnall & McClure, who are reported to have operated in Philadelphia in the 1840's. 200 - 400
157. A classic CAST BRONZE SHIP'S BELL that is nicely accented with a turned acorn finial. An early and very well preserved nautical collectible. 200 - 400
158. A rare "PLUMBER'S" BRACE. This functional brace, fashioned from brass pipe and fittings was a personal favorite of Brooklyn, New York collector Dominic Micalizzi, who would bring it along on buying trips and produce it from his bag to show it to collectors who professed ignorance when he queried them as to whether they had ever seen such a tool. 125 - 250
159. A rare and nearly perfectly preserved example of the SPALDING & THUSTON PATENT "DIGITAL" MICROMETER, No. 25, as produced by the Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island under the terms of the United States Patent issued on June 13, 1899. A series of numbered wheels reveal the precise settings of the tool as it is turned. These must have been fraught with all manner of problems and recalibration would likely have been cost prohibitive. 200 - 400
160. FIVE EARLY BRASS PLUMB BOBS, all very nicely knurled. Many assorted sizes and types are included in this grouping. 125 - 250
161. A very well made ADJUSTABLE THROAT SCORP. This special purpose tool was likely produced for use by a chair maker in crafting chair bottoms. 100 - 200
162. A SINGLE END LOG MARKING HAMMER. This early tool of the lumberman imprints the letters "H" and "B" in the end of a log. The right side of the letter "H" is paired with the left side of the letter "B" on this distinctive stamp. 125 - 250
163. A rare WOOD PATTERN FOR A LOG MARKING HAMMER. This carved wood and lead model was used to cast heads for log marking hammers. This example produced hammers marking the initials "E.G.K". From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 150 - 300
164. A CORDAGE CALCULATION RULE by Kerby & Brother, New York, New York. One face of the rule is marked with cordage calculation scales and the other with advertising for the Plymouth Cordage Company. This example is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
165. FOUR CLEAN COLLECTIBLE HAND VISES including one marked with the designation "Model" and imprinted with the patent date of July 31,m 1883; another by the Goodell-Pratt Company; one fitted on the end with a bench stake for use in an anvil; and another having a turned wooden handle. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 80 - 160
166. FIVE CLEAN AND USABLE WOODWORKING PLANES, all by STANLEY. Examples of the No. 4 C smoothing plane; No. 12 scraper; No. 71 router; No. 79 double side rabbet; and No. 82 scraper are included in this lot. All are in top collector quality condition and could be put directly to use. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 100 - 200
167. FIVE GENERAL LINE CATALOGUES, all by STANLEY. Examples of the No. 34 catalogue from 1920, 1935, 1948, and 1953 as well as a No. 150 dealer catalogue from ca. 1950 are included. All are in clean and sound condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 150 - 300
168. A "BLIND MAN'S" FOLDING RULE, No. 7, by STANLEY. This extra clean example is marked with "English" pattern graduations, with the numbers reading from left to right, rather than right to left as was the then-existing American standard. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 100 - 200
169. A "STICKING TOMMY" CANDLESTICK HOLDER marked with the designation "Royal". This early accessory of the mining trade is in excellent collector quality condition. From the David Pierson Collection. 90 - 180
170. FIVE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by STANLEY. Examples of the No. 36 1/2, No. 54, No. 61, No. 63 and No. 69 are included in this grouping. All are in nearly new condition. 125 - 250
171. THREE PAIRS OF BRASS TRAMMELS including examples bearing the maker imprints of Tower & Lyon; Taylor & Drury, Cleveland, Ohio; and an unmarked pair having a distinctive open star casting. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 80 - 160
172. A rare METRIC & ENGLISH 18" BLADE TRY SQUARE, No. 1, by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This superb example retains nearly all of its original blued finish on the blade and is in nearly new condition. 100 - 200
173. An early YELLOW BIRCH SASH MOLDING PLANE by C. Harwood. This plane is marked with Harwood's "A1" designated imprint and is in excellent collector quality condition. 200 - 400
174. A pair of CEREMONIAL RIVET TONGS imprinted with the designation "R.W. Sturtevant Rivet Heater, October 1, 1936". 200 - 400
175. A BLIND NAILING CHISEL GAUGE, No. 96, by STANLEY. This uncommon special purpose tool is marked on the side with the ca. 1900 "block letter" trademark used by Stanley. An appropriately sized No. 750 chisel is also included in this lot. 100 - 200
176. SIX EARLY RAILROAD SIGNAL LANTERNS including examples bearing the marks of the Boston & Maine; New York, New Hampshire & Hartford; and the New Haven Railroad. All are in excellent collector quality condition and are marked on the globe as well as the body of the lantern. 100 - 200
177. A COCOBOLO HANDLE TOOL HANDLE, No. 4, by the Millers Falls Company. This example is complete with all original tools in new condition in its original pasteboard box with full original decal. 100 - 200
178. A PAIR OF SIDE RABBET PLANES, No.'s 98 and 99, by STANLEY. These are the third model, complete with the depth stops which were only offered with this version. Both are in excellent condition, retaining some 95% of their original nickel plating and could be put directly to use. 125 - 250
179. A MASSIVE TURNED BRASS PLUMB BOB having a knurled cap screw and retaining much of its original lacquer finish. From the Clifford Keefer Collection. 125 - 250
180. TWO ONE-FOOT FOLDING RULES, both by STANLEY. A No. 56 1/2 arch joint type and a No. 65 1/2 fully bound example are included in this lot. The No. 56 1/2 is not marked with the Stanley name. 100 - 200
181. A CAST IRON DADO PLANE, No. 39, by STANLEY. This 7/8" size example is imprinted with the ca. 1915 "Type 11" trademark. A nice example of one of the least common sizes of this series. 100 - 200
182. TWO UNUSUAL WOODEN PLANES including a rosewood razee type jointer and a 37 1/2" length floor plane. From the Clifford Keefer Collection. 80 - 160
183. A CAST IRON FRAME HAND DRILL, No. 610, by the Stanley Rule & Level Company. This rare drill is marked with the ca. 1920's "SWEETHEART" trademark. Some 80% of the original black japan finish remains on this clean and sound example. From the Clifford Keefer Collection.