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A Division of Martin J. Donnelly Antique Tools

Nashua Fall Listed 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 Preview:  
Friday Sale September 25, 2008 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  September 26, 2008 07:00 am - 09:00 am
Saturday Sale September 26, 2008 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  September 27, 2008 07:00 am - 09:30 am

 

Auction Start:  
Friday Sale September 26, 2008 09:01 am
Saturday Sale September 27, 2008 09:31 am

 

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Friday Evening September 26, 2008 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm

 

Tailgate Sale:  
Friday September 26, 2008 7:00 a.m.
Saturday September 27, 2008 7:00 a.m.
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Auction Listing for September 26 and September 27, 2008
Item: Description: Estimate: Photograph:
1. 50 - 100
2. An unfaced beech marking gauge, No. 72, by STANLEY with double scribe. new hardware stock. 20 - 40
3. 35 - 75
4. 60 - 120
5. 40 - 80
6. Five miniature woodworking tools by various makers including mallet, plane, s'dri. shave, gimlet. 25 - 50
7. Three uncommon hand tools by various makers including patent auger handle. clark's patented s'drier. **iron gimlet auger** 35 - 75
8. Two uncommon edge tools. cayuga embossed axe. "I. hate" adze. **for people who hate to hew** 25 - 50
9. Three early marking tools by various makers including maratime oil br. ir;. "S5" log stamp. **number marking hammer** 60 - 120
10. A patent portable mitre box by Gem Manufacturing Company, Elizabethville, Pennsylvania. patented October 22, 1907. scarce and excellent. 30 - 60
11. Three glass top walnut display cases. All are in nearly new conditionwith original keys. 30 - 60
12. A handle rabbet molding plane by H. Chapin, Union Factory. j.t. bacon/barre, vtin clean and usable condition. 30 - 60
13. A set of spec. purpose jeweler's tools. fluted brass shafts with steel rollers. roller cutter for watch making 30 - 60
14. 40 - 80
15. 35 - 75
16. A HEAVY SOCKET CHISEL by A. Chapin, Troy (New Hampshire?). This uncommon maker marked chisel has been boldly struck with the name of this obscure maker. 20 - 40
17. Two pairs of early calipers by various makers including brass "Ladyleg". mcknight's patent. 30 - 60
18. Three "Pocket" size catalogues by various makers including carpenter: 1900,1913. No. 171 instructions. 40 - 80
19. A collection of unusual auger bits by various makers including many are patented. washer cutters. c'sinks, depth gauge, etc. 35 - 75
20. An original box items opportunity lot by various makers including eclipse "4 s" tool. pike patent hone. scale, bicycle drinking cup 35 - 75
21. An early philada. type branding iron by R. Pyottwith branded square. early and unusual. 50 - 100
22. 50 - 100
23. A lot of five spec. purp. molding planes by various makers including kellogg double. bead. mock./fr. wide bd. snipe bill, bead, etc. 60 - 120
24. A file forged tools opportunity lot. scrapers, ripper. saw swage. countersink, screwdriver, etc. 60 - 120
25. 60 - 120
26. Four small size woodworking planes by various makers including one solid iron. three wooden type. 35 - 75
27. A lot of extra clean chasing tools by various makers including some unusual types. all clean and sound. 60 - 120
28. Three extra clean block plane by STANLEY. No. 75 bullnose. No. 100 1/2 block. **No. 101 block** 50 - 100
29. Four "Wrest" type saw sets. most hand forged. all different forms. 25 - 50
30. Three rosewood handle tools. piano tuning tool. carver's mallet. **turned gavel** 35 - 75
31. An early patent bench vise. patented July 16, 1901. unusual loop jaw end. 30 - 60
32. Three intersting patented tools by various makers including otis smith saw set. plier tool feb 7,'93. **November 20, 1894 jeweler's vise** 40 - 80
33. FOUR EXTRA CLEAN HAND TOOLS including a later smoothing plane by Scandinavian maker E.C.E.; a No. 42 shipwright's bevel; a No. 71 P router plane in its original box; and a set of number stamps. All are in top condition and could be put directly to use. 60 - 120
34. Two fowler calculater manuals by Fowler & Co., Manchester (England). long scale and univ. both clean and sound. 40 - 80
35. A bronze low angle block plane by Thomas Lie-nielsen. very little used. new condition, original box. 40 - 80
36. An improved bill file, No. 1, by L.H. Olstead. patented December 1, 1868. original paper label. 30 - 60
37. A massive saw setting hammer, No. 4-1-2, by Simonds Saw Manufacturing Company, Fitchburg, Massachusettsin nearly new condition. most unusual type. 60 - 120
38. Two bone tools. try square whalebone. graduated rule. 50 - 100
39. An exotic wood items opportunity lot by various makers including plumb and levels. awls in display stan. 75 - 150
40. 30 - 60
41. 40 - 80
42. 60 - 120
43. 50 - 100
44. Three early patent household tools by various makers including thayer patented stove tl. lid tool 11/25/1861. **sinclair scott sardine shears** 35 - 75
45. 100 - 200
46. 40 - 80
47. 30 - 60
48. 80 - 160
49. 30 - 60
52. 60 - 120
53. 75 - 150
54. 60 - 120
55. 50 - 100
56. An unusual rosewood & brass level. dated "1863". distinctive br. ends. 50 - 100
57. A dunlap brand "Buck rogers" plane by Sears, Roebuck & Company. red handles and frog. new condition, original box. The full proceeds from the sale of this lot have been donated by a member of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association for the benefit of the M-WTCA Scholarship Fund. Please bid generously. 30 - 60
58. Three extra clean woodworking planes by STANLEY. No. 4, 4 1/2 No. 18. all extra clean. 50 - 100
59. A cross pein hammer by STANLEY. original paper label. "Atha horseshoe". 40 - 80
60. A "PEERLESS" FRUIT JAR wrench by Peerless & Company, Cleveland, Ohio. The body is marked "Pat. Appl'd For". The tool appears never to have been used. 30 - 60
61. A pair of screw adjustable clamp by Holt Manufacturing Company, Springfield, Massachusetts. "Patented apld. for". uncommon maker. 30 - 60
62. Two precision layout tools by various makers including davis expansion caliper. brass and iron tool. **with level marked "Pat appl'd for"** 35 - 75
63. Three clean claw hammers by various makers including plumb No. 14 5 oz. blue point 9 oz. **g.t.w. No. 2** 35 - 75
64. An early adze handle hammerwith eagle imprint. appears ca. 1830's. marked "Cast steel" 60 - 120
65. A tongue & groove plane, No. 148, by STANLEY. for 7/8" stock. box with no label. 99% original nickel 80 - 160
66. A cast iron bullnose rabbet plane by E. Preston & Sons. full nickel plating. 3/4" original iron. 80 - 160
67. 60 - 120
68. An instrument maker's "Pull" plane. fruitwood handle. cast from bronze. 35 - 75
69. A rt. angle ratchet screwdriver, No. 668, by Goodell-Pratt Company. patented 9/16/1925. new condition/ original box. 30 - 60
70. A lot of assorted dividers & calipers by STANLEY. starrett, b. and s. ritter, etc. of various sizes and types 50 - 100
71. A "The wizard" ratchet wrench by The Richards Manufacturing Company, Aurora, Illinois. case hardened body. patented may 21, 1907. 100 - 200
72. Two clean & usable woodworking planes by STANLEY. No. 4 1/2 "S.w." trademark No. 12 repl. iron. 80 - 160
73. Four carpenters' mallets by various makers including lignum, beech. rosewood, etc. **all appear usable** 30 - 60
74. 60 - 120
75. 50 - 100
76. 60 - 120
77. Two extra clean edge tools by various makers including oak leaf broad axe. unmarked adze. 80 - 160
78. 50 - 100
79. 50 - 100
80. Three general line catalogues by Goodell Pratt Company. No. 13, 16, 17. all clean and sound. 60 - 120
81. A combination plane, No. 45, by STANLEY. complete/original box. very little used. box top missing 125 - 250
82. Two early ivory folding rule. sector marked cary/lon. "Zig-zag" complete scale. 60 - 120
83. Three fld. handle draw knives by various makers including two wilkinson type. small nobles patent. 60 - 120
84. A lot of three logging tools by various makers including peavey, picaroon. mast axe. 60 - 120
85. A classic skew-blade spill plane. mahogany bodyin clean and sound condition. 80 - 160
86. A later "Bedrock" jointer plane, No. 607, by STANLEYin excellent condition. 75% of the original paint remains. 75 - 150
87. Two 1/2" size micrometers by various makers including slocomb patent. b. and s. No. 14 "Eng. 35 - 75
88. A lot of five assorted folding rule by various makers including stan. 26, 60, 66 1/2. 68 lufkin 761. 60 - 120
89. A special purpose hook. nicely hand forgred. early and excellent. 30 - 60
90. A lot of plane parts & cutting iron by various makers including molding and bench. also plow irons. 35 - 75
91. An adjustable compass plane, No. 113, by STANLEY. w.w. ii period. 95% of the original paint remains. 80 - 160
92. A lot of i5 assorted carving tools by J. B. Addis & Sons, Sheffield, England. most original handles scoop and straight typ. 75 - 150
93. A brass, alum. & iron plumb bobwith integral reel. reversible tip. 60 - 120
94. An early ivory caliper folding rule, No. 54, by E.A. Stearns & Company. tight crack one leg. unif. dark yellow. 80 - 160
95. A mahogany panel marking gauge with brass facing. rosewood wear strip. save for mr. smith, 24 hour 50 - 100
96. A softbound edition of "Stanley tools" by John Walter. unused condition. now out of print. 100 - 200
97. 80 - 160
98. 50 - 100
99. 75 - 150
100. 80 - 160
101. 80 - 160
102. 60 - 120
103. A lot of four framing tools by various makers including arlington 3" slick. two corner chisels. fulton corner chisel, etc. 60 - 120
104. Two double blade race knives. one folding type. both wood handles. 35 - 75
105. Three early hand saws by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. keyhole, back. finish types. **all original handles** 30 - 60
106. A lot of tongue and groove molding planes by various makers including a. and e. baldwin pair. w. raymond,jw pearce. barton, c. taft, e. smith, etc 60 - 120
107. Six boxwoood handle screwdrivers by Wm. Marples & Sons, Sheffield, England. four near new condition. all clean and sound. 30 - 60
108. A massive 18" riving froewith burl mallet. excellent wkg. condition. 60 - 120
109. A Stanley tools opportunity lot by STANLEY. three everlast chise. two alum. handles. 1/2", 1" & 1 1/2" 60 - 120
110. Two clean & usable woodworking tools by STANLEY. No. 71 missing fence. No. 80 partial decal. 50 - 100
111. Four extra clean woodworking tools by STANLEY. No. 7, 78 in wd. bx. No. 220 block, 18 bv. 75 - 150
112. Five extra clean woodworking tools by STANLEY. No. 75, 79, 98, 101. also No. 18 bevel. 60 - 120
113. A 9" smoothing plane, No. 4, by STANLEY. orange infill cap. new condition, original box. 75 - 150
114. Five unusual iron spoke shaves by various makers including j. davies, incomplete. birmingham, Goodell-Pratt. **others unmarked** 35 - 75
115. A "Little giant" die stock by Wells Brothers & Company, Greenfield, Massachusetts. patented February 3, 1865. new condition, original box. 75 - 150
116. 13 mass. maker molding planes by various makers including t tileston,jr tolman. n phillips, g'field. **parker, hubbard & co.** 60 - 120
117. A patent "Sheffield" brace by Henry Brown, Sheffield, Englandwith rosewood head. classic style. 60 - 120
118. Five extra clean hammers by Fayette R. Plumb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. wood and mtl. work. all original handles. 35 - 75
119. A miniature dado molding plane. early appearance. complete and original. 100 - 200
120. An early cherry handle draw knife by Buck Brothers, Millbury, Massachusettswith "Buck" logo. 6" cutting edge. 35 - 75
121. A classic english "Badger" plane. side boxed in lignumin clean and usable condition. 50 - 100
122. Two double blade molding planes by various makers including p. probasco double. t/g. j. kellogg double. bead. **kellogg has eagle stamp** 75 - 150
123. A pair of side rabbet planes, No. 98/99, by STANLEY. one with "S.w." trademarkin clean and usable condition. 50 - 100
124. 50 - 100
125. 100 - 200
126. Two specialty woodworking tools by STANLEY. No. 66 beader 6 irons. No. 65 chamfer spoke shave. 75 - 150
127. THREE EARLY PATENT METALLIC PLANES including a Chaplin's Improved No. 207; Siegley No. 8; and a Metallic Plane Company "Triple Lever" type. 75 - 150
128. 60 - 120
129. 60 - 120
130. 30 - 60
131. A lot of tool reference book by various makers including kauffman axes. hammer, cooper. saw makers of britain 50 - 100
132. A draughtsman's ink dispenser by Theo. Alteneder & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. patented 12/4/00 7/10/06 in excellent condition. 50 - 100
133. Six early hammers by various makers including stone axe, cooper ad. veneer hammer. **snow knocker, adz/puller** 60 - 120
134. A COLLECTION OF SMALL SIZE HAMMERS including many metalworking types. Most are not marked with maker names, but one is by Chapion Dearment of Meadville, Pennsylvania. 60 - 120
135. Four clean woodworking planes by various makers including Stanley No. 5 c. 9 1/4 block. **iron router, string router** 60 - 120
136. 13 conn. maker molding planes by various makers including cw holden, e hoadley. j and l denison, wh po. **m & a copeland, etc.** 60 - 120
137. A lot of adjustable sash molding plane by various makers including missouri premium. Ohio tool company. auburn tool company 80 - 160
138. A contractor's layout level by Geotech. original case. excellent opticswith original tripod 150 - 300
139. Two 19th century communion wafer iron. one with brass shaft. scarce and excellent. 60 - 120
140. Five patented auger handles by various makers including p.s. and w., Millers Falls. other is unmarked. **all are different** 35 - 75
141. 80 - 160
142. A quality edge tools opportunity lot by various makers including nickel plated adze. d.r. barton broad ax. beatty 6" size axe 80 - 160
143. 60 - 120
144. 60 - 120
145. 60 - 120
146. 100 - 200
147. 80 - 160
148. 60 - 120
149. 60 - 120
150. A diminutive hand tool opportunity lot by various makers including billings patent screwdriver. small wood router. "Gam" rope holder lanc., pa. 50 - 100
151. An early new jersey screwdriver by J. Haslam, Newark, New Jerseyappears to date from ca. 1845-1851 onlyin clean and sound condition. 30 - 60
152. An aluminum fore plane, No. A6, by STANLEY. , 'Sweetheart') trademark. filled hang hole. 80 - 160
153. An aluminum smoothing plane, No. A4, by STANLEY. ", 'Sweetheart')" trademarkin clean and sound condition. 60 - 120
154. A lot of extra quality book by various makers including guarnieri violin boo. sothebys catalogues. guadagnini family violins 100 - 200
155. A lot of bits and braces by various makers including swan and erwin bits. whimble, corner brace. one "Yankee" brace 60 - 120
156. Three clean complex molding planes by various makers including r. and l. carter,casey. burton (england). 80 - 160
157. A machinists tools opportunity lot by various makers including gauges, nippers. hand and pin vises. clamps, trammels, etc. 75 - 150
158. A lot of instrument makers planes. also spoke shaves. one double type. 50 - 100
159. Four n.y. maker molding planes by various makers including j. king sash. double. t/g 1/2" howl. **barton apple smooth, etc.** 60 - 120
160. A cast iron bench mount hand drill by Goodell Pratt Company. self feed type. nicely repainted. 40 - 80
161. Two unused try squares, No. AS-5/AS-9, by Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. No. 2075 9" and 5" szs. new condition, original box. 100 - 200
162. 8 penna. maker molding planes by various makers including bead and reeding type. colton, sheneman. **barry & co., g. long, i. white** 75 - 150
163. An extra wide maple board measure rule. brass hook end. integral handle. 35 - 75
164. Three conn. patent hand tools by various makers including star marking gauge and bevel. southington 4" bevel. 60 - 120
165. A lot of 21 assorted spoon auger bits by various makers including some larger sizes. All appear to be in usable condition. 60 - 120
166. A rosewood frame fret saw. early rep. to uprighin clean and usable condition. 30 - 60
167. A lot of assorted horn type plane by various makers including smooth and scrub types. also j pearce rabbet. 40 - 80
168. Three early marking gauges by STANLEY. no 60 and 60 1/2 traut. williams' patent. **all need restoration** 60 - 120
169. Four "Ur" maker molding plane by various makers including all complex type. j. getchell,te wilks. **c. robbins, e yelding** 60 - 120
170. Five primitive fly tying vise. wooden pliers. hand forged choppers. 30 - 60
171. Three clean woodworking tools by D.R. Barton & Company, Rochester, New York. coachmaker's router. 7/16" dado mld. plan. **cooper's adze** 50 - 100
172. A lot of seven clean woodworking planes by Stanley Tools. No. 4, 5 1/4, 5, 6. 118, 75, 101. 50 - 100
173. A miscellaneous hand tools opportunity box lot by various makers including micrometers, bevels. swages, catalog. Millers Falls sign, etc. 60 - 120
174. Two early pairs of trammels. both cast bronze. one cast iron head. **other cast bronze** 100 - 200
175. A rare type 2 smooth plane, No. 3, by STANLEY. bailey patent frog. repair to handle screw. hole drilled in base 100 - 200
176. THREE EARLY BRASS PLUMB BOBSm, including one marked with the designation "6". All are in excellent condition. 90 - 180
177. An early log caliper by T.R. Hoyt Jr. original paper labelin clean and sound condition. 60 - 120
178. An early cast steel felling ax by G.W. Bradley, (Weston, Connecticut)with arrow trademarkin excellent condition. 60 - 120
179. Four clean collectible tools by various makers including sterling pointer pen. cork screw, tie bar. **screwdriver** 60 - 120
180. A precision milled straight edge by D.B. & S., Providence, Rhode Island. early wooden case. superb condition. 80 - 160
181. A chairmaker's double scorp. artistic proportions. double edged blade. 60 - 120
182. Five hand forged edge tools by various makers including adzes, hatchets. r. potter draw knife. 50 - 100
183. A miscellaneous edge tools opportunity lot by various makers including chisels, lathe sizer. inshave, etc. barton, buck, marples 50 - 100
184. A mult-purp. combination plane, No. 45, by STANLEY. complete and usable. two boxes of irons. 50 - 100
185. Four original box items by various makers including Stanley No. 190. No. 5607 Sargent. **two oxwall wrenches** 60 - 120
186. Three small strap type claw hammer. all original handles. one timmins and sons. 60 - 120
187. A rosewood infill try square by D.B. & S., Providence, Rhode Island. patented October 6, 1857. 8" size. 50 - 100
188. Three early maker bevels & square by various makers including c.g. siewers try square. j. begbie/phila bevel. **s.a. jones bevel** 80 - 160
189. A rare "No initial" complex mld. plane by Lindenberger. made in Ohio?. sheared wedge finial. 100 - 200
190. A hook end board meas. rule by G.T. Youglove, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. uncommon maker. original hdwe. label. 80 - 160
191. A set of eight plow plane cutting irons by W. Butcher, Sheffield (England). All are in excellent conditionin ready to use condition. 80 - 160
192. THREE ORIGINAL BOX BLOCK PLANES, all by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a No. 110 non-adjustable block with full, originla decal; a No. 102 non-adjustable block; and a later No. 220 block. 125 - 250
193. A combination metallic plane, No. 3728, by Sears, Roebuck & Company. sim. to Stanley 45. fine condition, original bx. 90 - 180
194. Two pairs of spec. purpose shears by J. F. Fox, Pelham, New Hampshire. both quite early. both clean and sound. 35 - 75
195. An ALUMINUM JACK PLANE, No. A5, by STANLEY. Much of the origninal decal remains on this example, which has a chip from the side of the tote, but is otherwise in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
196. A lot of extra clean gouges & chisels by various makers including barton 2", butcher. union, douglass, etc. 80 - 160
197. A drafting & tailors tool opportunity lot by various makers including layout rules. dress patterns. extension rule, etc. 60 - 120
198. Two early iron carpenters slick by various makers including two "D" handle slicks. one "A. johns". **johns: ancaster, ont 1851** 80 - 160
199. A boxed set of carving tools, No. 2, by Millers Falls Company. hardwood handles. new condition, orig .box. 60 - 120
200. An early beech wedge arm plow plane. initials "M.w.d.". conv. f/ screw lock. 75 - 150
201. A new york city type rabbet plane. squared type throat. owner "W. hartrademarkann". small hang hole in body 100 - 200
202. 60 - 120
203. An early double end log marking hammer. marks letter "V". early wood handle. 80 - 160
204. Five uncommon mass mkr molding planes by various makers including barnes/worcester. a fish, eo noyes. **w raymond, am smith** 80 - 160
205. A coll. of fifteen spirit levels by STANLEY. square, machinist. oil burner, etc. All appear to be in clean, sound condition 40 - 80
206. 80 - 160
207. 50 - 100
208. 200 - 400
209. 35 - 75
210. 60 - 120
211. 50 - 100
212. 50 - 100
213. An "Ingento" beveler by Burke & James, Chicago & New York. patented July 19, 1904. new condition, original box. 50 - 100
214. 80 - 160
215. 50 - 100
216. 100 - 200
217. 100 - 200
218. 150 - 300
219. 60 - 120
220. 50 - 100
221. 80 - 160
222. 90 - 180
223. 90 - 180
224. 125 - 250
225. A transitional smooth plane, No. 21, by STANLEY. smallest size. ", 'Sweetheart')" trademark. 60 - 120
226. 60 - 120
227. 100 - 200
228. 25 - 50
229. 80 - 160
230. A lot of six shipwrights plane by various makers including spar, pin, compass. scupper, smooth. 35 - 75
231. 40 - 80
232. A narrow scraper plane, No. 12 1/4, by STANLEY. ", 'Sweetheart')" trademark. applied rosewood sole. for parts or restore 50 - 100
233. A ten brass & iron ;plumb bobs by various makers including some graceful forms. all clean and sound. 50 - 100
234. Two extra clean folding rules by The Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. No. 762 l-5. No. 861 a (eq 53 1/2. **861 a with etched name** 60 - 120
235. Five early axe heads by various makers including mast, trade. splitting, etc. 75 - 150
236. Four boxes of irons for No. 55 plane by STANLEY. original chestnut box. all excellent condition. 150 - 300
237. Four clean spirit level by various makers including rosewood and mahogany. pool, davis, Stanley. **pool has "Hang" hole** 50 - 100
238. A miscellaneous edge tools opportunity lot by various makers including six bronze shaves. set of cvg. tools. 100 - 200
239. A s'driver & scraper opportunity box lot by various makers including perf. handle, crescent. starrett, oak leaf. 50 - 100
240. 50 - 100
241. 80 - 160
242. 50 - 100
243. 35 - 75
244. A lot of twelve clean molding planes by various makers including t/g pair, bead, rabb. complex, etc. 50 - 100
245. 50 - 100
246. 100 - 200
247. 50 - 100
248. 40 - 80
250. 100 - 200