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Auction Listing for March 21 and March 22, 2008
Item: Description: Estimate: Photograph:
1. An EARLY CAST IRON TOBACCO CUTTER by the American Machine Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All of the original decal and striping remain on this little used example. 35 - 75
2. A rare TWO-FOOT, TWO-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 1, by STANLEY. This early arch joint, unbound rule is marked with middle and edge scales. 80 - 160
3. A 4" SIZE "CRESCENT" WRENCH by the Crescent Tool Company, Jamestown, New York. This pristine example shows very little evidence of use. It is in new condition in its original pasteboard box. 20 - 40
4. TWO EXTRA CLEAN BLOCK PLANES, both by STANLEY. Included in this offering are a No. 100 1/2 tail handle block plane with convex sole and a No. 101 "toy" size plane. Both are in top collector quality condition. 50 - 100
5. An EARLY IVORY "SECTOR" RULE having a solid brass joint. This folding navigator's rule is in top collector quality condition. 40 - 80
6. A BUTLER'S PATENT PIPE GAUGE as patented and produced by Nathan Butler, Cleveland, Ohio under the terms of a United States Patent issued on June 29, 1920. This example is in top collector quality condition on its original display card. 25 - 50
7. TWO STANLEY GARDEN TOOLS, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a weeder and cultivating fork. Both are imprinted with the "Sweetheart" trademark and appear never to have been used. 25 - 50
8. AN EXAMPLE OF "THE MITCHELL DIVISIONAL SQUARE". This most unusual measuring device is marked with the designation "Pat. Pend. 1909". It is in top collector quality condition. 25 - 50
9. TWO INTERESTING MACHINISTS LEVELS including one marked with the designation "New York Belting and Packing" and a Starrett No. 136. Both show little evidence of use. 35 - 75
10. An 8" SIZE FOLDING HANDLE DRAW KNIFE by the Peck, Stow & Wilcox Company. This nearly new example retains nearly all of its original red stained finish on the handles. 50 - 100
11. A DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN TOOLMAKERS BOOK published by the Early American Industries Association. This now out of print Edition of 1176 is an essential reference to antique tools. 50 - 100
12. TWO "GEM" TYPE WRENCHES, both by Tower & Lyon, New York, New York. These nickel plated wrenches were featured in the catalogues of this prominent merchant for many years, but examples are not common. Both the 3" and 4 1/2" sizes are included in this lot. Neither is marked with the maker name, but the form is unmistakable. 100 - 200
13. A "KEEN KUTTER" PANEL SAW by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This 10 point crosscut saw is in excellent collector quality condition. 30 - 60
14. TWO "KEEN KUTTER" EMBOSSED HATCHETS, both by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Included in this lot are a 4 1/2" side axe and a carpenter's hatchet. Both have exceptionally clean embossed markings. 60 - 120
15. A DIMINUTIVE EBONY SPOKE SHAVE by D. Flather & Sons, Sheffield, England. This very little used example is in excellent working order and has been boldly struck with the name of this respected English maker. 35 - 75
16. A TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 70, by STANLEY. This square joint, unbound rule is in extra crisp collector quality condition. 60 - 120
17. A CLEMENT'S PATENT TOOL HANDLE as offered in their earliest catalogues by STANLEY. The Clement Patent of March 19, 1867 was also used on Stanley's cast iron "Excelsior" tool handles. This rare boxwood and German silver example is not marked with the Stanley name, but its form is unmistakable. 50 - 100
18. SIX LUFKIN COLLECTIBLES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Included in this offering are tape clamps and hooks for use with steel rules; a No. 686 rule; a pocket protector; and a Studebaker automobile advertising rule. All are in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
19. FOUR EXTRA CLEAN SAW TOOLS including saws sets, filers, etc. Makers include Henry Disston and Sons and E.C. Atkins. All are in new condition in their original boxes. 60 - 120
20. TWO ENGLISH EBONY MARKING GAUGES both ornamented with functional brass fittings. One is imprinted with the mark of Sheffield maker J. Gleave and the other is not marked with a maker name. 60 - 120
21. FIVE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Included in this lot are examples of the No. 386, 372 R, 524, 651 and a steel rule that is not marked with a number designation. 50 - 100
22. TWO OUT OF PRINT AMERICANA BOOKS, both by Eric Sloane. Included in this lot are examples of "I Remember America" and the Bicentennial book "Spirits of '76". Both are in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
23. FOUR 4" LENGTH "CRESCENT" TYPE WRENCHES including examples by Crescent, Proto, Blackhawk and Utica. All are in excellent collector quality condition. 30 - 60
24. TWO EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING PLANES, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a No. 71 router plane in its original box and a No. 78 duplex side rabbet plane marked with the "Sweetheart" trademark. Both are in nearly new condition. 80 - 160
25. TWO MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS MOLDING PLANES including a boxwood round and an ebony and brass double rabbet plane. 100 - 200
26. A COPY OF THE LONG OUT-OF-PRINT BOOK "THE HAMMER" by Ron Baird and Dan Comerford. This, the definitive documentary work on the hammer includes photos of hundreds of hammers and explains their functions. An appendix includes copies of the illustration pages for nearly every known hammer patent. An essential reference for the collector's library that has been unavailable form many years. 35 - 75
27. An example of "THE EUREKA WARP MEASURER" as produced by the National Model Works, Chicago, Illinois. This solid bronze measuring instrument was intended for use in the textile trade. 50 - 100
28. A SHIPWRIGHT'S LIVE OAK SMOOTH PLANE. A preferred wood for shipbuilding tools and shipbuilding for many years, live oak was used to build the U.S.S. Constitution "Old Ironsides". 50 - 100
29. An EXOTIC WOOD TOOLS GENTLEMAN'S BOX LOT including a Stanley 1873 patent panel gauge a marking gauge by W. Johnson and a boxwood spokeshave by William Marples. All are in top collector quality condition. 60 - 120
30. TWO EXTRA CLEAN BIT BRACES, both No. 923, by Stanley Tools. Both 8" and 10" sweep lengths are included in this lot. Both are in nearly new condition. 50 - 100
31. A RECIPROCATING ARCHIMEDIAN DRILL, No. 103, by the Goodell-Pratt Company, patented August 13, 1895. A rare and very well made special purpose drill in top collector quality condition. From the David Pierson Collection 100 - 200
32. A very well made RECIPROCATING ARCHIMEDIAN DRILL having a solid brass flywheel/impeller mechanism. 60 - 120
33. A GENERAL LINE HARDWARE CATALOGUE, No. 476, by the Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This substantial catalogue documents the full Keen Kutter/Shapleigh line shortly after the merger of these two hardware giants. 100 - 200
34. A ROSEWOOD MORTISE & MARKING GAUGE by Charles G. Siewers, Cincinnati, Ohio. Siewers, despite his many accomplishments on his own, seems destined to be remembered primarily as the son-in-law of Lancaster, Pennsylvania toolmaker E.W. Carpenter. A scarce gauge by an uncommon Mid-West maker. From the David Pierson Collection 75 - 150
35. A GERMAN SILVER "BARRISTER'S" HAMMER. These special purpose hammers were used for the removal of wax seals from documents. This example is in very well preserved condition. From the David Pierson Collection 80 - 160
36. TWO CHAPLIN'S PATENT BLOCK PLANES, both by Tower & Lyon, New York, New York. A japan finished example and a nickel plated plane are included in this lot. The japan finished example retains approximately 85% of its original finish. The nickel plated example has some small chips from the casting, but is otherwise in excellent condition. 90 - 180
37. A DECORATED CAST IRON ROUTER having a bellflower pattern and the initials "J.K." cast into the body. 60 - 120
38. A pair of SKEW RABBET MOLDING PLANES by D.R. Barton & Company, Rochester, New York in 3/4" and 1" widths. Both are also marked GOULA AND BROTHER, most likely a hardware dealer, in an ink stamp on the toe. Most unusual. From the David Pierson Collection 60 - 120
39. An extra clean PAIR OF SIDE RABBET MOLDING PLANES by D.R. Barton & Company, Rochester, New York. Both planes have the early zig-zag border imprint used by Barton before the Civil War. From the David Pierson Collection 100 - 200
40. An EARLY COOPER'S SIDE AX by D.R. Barton & Company, Rochester, New York. This exceptionally well preserved example retains its full, original handle and looks to have been very little, if ever, used. 90 - 180
41. A HAND FORGED HAMMER AND WRENCH COMBINATION TOOL in a very early pattern. There is some pitting to the body but to tool is otherwise clean and sound. Graphic. From the David Pierson Collection 75 - 150
42. A SHOWY CAST BRONZE ROUTER PLANE having a rosewood sole. From the David Pierson Collection 60 - 120
43. THREE ORIGINAL BOX ITEMS including an "Airway Scriber"; a "Shally" butt gauge; and an example of Hasburg's Keramic Gauge. 80 - 160
44. A SOLID ROSEWOOD LEATHER BURNISHER by STANLEY. These were reportedly produced by Stanley as part of the war effort during the First World War. 80 - 160
45. An EARLY PATENT POOL CUE TRIMMER by David Aldrich, New York, New York, patented May 5, 1868. An uncommon special function woodworking tool in excellent overall condition. 60 - 120
46. A "BLUEGRASS" ADVERTISING PAPERWEIGHT by the Belknap Hardware Company, Louisville, Kentucky. This glass paperweight has a red & blue "Bluegrass" logo on the underside as well as a protective layer of felt. 80 - 160
47. An early LEATHER WORKERS REIN ROUNDER by H.F. Osborne & Company, Newark, New Jersey. These were mounted to the bench leather strips were pulled through to render square pieces round. This one is in excellent working order. 80 - 160
48. TWO CLEAN COLLECTIBLE ITEMS including a Ka-bar camp hatchet and a "Perspecto Camera". 60 - 120
49. A rare and very well preserved "PERFECT HANDLE" HATCHET by H.D. Smith & Company, Plantsville, Connecticut. This extra clean example is marked with the designation "Patent" on the head. 100 - 200
50. THREE UNCOMMON "CHENEY" HAMMERS, all by H. Cheney, Little Falls, New York. Included in this lot are examples of the cross pein No. 112; blacksmith forming hammer No. 481; and adze claw No. 777. All are in excellent condition and retain their full, original paper labels. From the David Pierson Collection 150 - 300
51. An example of GELBAUGH'S PATENT HINGE MARKING GAUGE by Gelbaugh & Pickens, Freeburg, Ohio, patented February 2, 1904. This special purpose nickel-plated gauge is in brand new, unused condition in its original pasteboard box. 200 - 400
52. An early DECORATED HEWING HATCHET having a vine and sheaf pattern. The early handle shows evidence of minor woodworm damage, but it has developed a rich dark patina. 80 - 160
53. A MASSIVE CRAFTSMAN MADE SAW SET of the plier type design. We suspect that such a set was used by Paul Bunyan on his keyhole saw. 60 - 120
54. FIVE EXTRA CLEAN BICYCLE TYPE WRENCHES including examples by Billings and Spencer; Barnes; Mossberg and Wakefield. All are in nearly new condition. 100 - 200
55. A rare HAND FORGED "ROLLER DOG". These rare lumber tools were driven into the end of a log and used in tandem with another to roll the log width wise from the woods. The first of these obscure tools that we have offered for sale. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 60 - 120
56. An unusual BRASS HANDLE RACE KNIFE by the Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett Company. The blade is marked with the O.V.B. logo. A most unusual "O.V.B." item. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 50 - 100
57. An UNUSUAL BRASS HAMMER having dual rounded faces. It is marked with the designation "Myron Griswold 1902" 50 - 100
58. A HAND FORGED CONESTOGA WAGON JACK that has a nicely blacksmith decorated shaft that is also imprinted with the date "83". 125 - 250
59. A KNIFE COMBINATION TOOL HANDLE, No. 91, by the Utica Cutlery Company, Utica, New York. The tool appears never to have been used. 60 - 120
60. A 26" 5 1/2 PT. CROSSCUT SAW, No. 65, by E.C Atkins & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. This mahogany handle is in unused condition. 80 - 160
61. A JEREMY TAYLOR PATENT BRACE by H.O. White, Hebron, Connecticut, patented June 30, 1836. A rare and early brace in excellent overall condition. 100 - 200
62. TWO UNCOMMON WRENCHES including a Larc-O-Matic self-adjusting type and a Schroeder Patent ratchet wrench, patented July 18, 1905. 100 - 200
63. An EMBOSSED CARPENTER'S HATCHET by the Van Camp Hardware Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. This uncommon Indiana hardware dealer hatchet has an exceptionally clear Van Camp logo. From the John Hawk Collection. 80 - 160
64. A lot of EIGHT BRASS PADLOCKS including examples by Sargent, Frame, Cycle, Safe and Aetna. All have graphic logos. 50 - 100
65. An ADJUSTABLE SCRAPER PLANE, No. 12 1/2, by STANLEY with rosewood bottom in nearly new condition. The cutter has been replaced with a No. 22 "Toothing" iron. 90 - 180
66. A SCARCE 6" LENGTH DOVETAIL SAW by J.D. Darlington, Brooklyn, New York. This straight and true open-handle saw is in ready to use condition. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 60 - 120
67. An EARLY "BEDROCK" JACK PLANE, No. 605, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the "Pat '92" trademark. Some 95% of the original black japan finish remains. 100 - 200
68. A 12' length CARPENTER'S FILIGREE CAST IRON LEVEL by the Davis Level and Tool Company, Springfield, Massachusetts, patented May 29, 1877. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains. 90 - 180
69. TWO INTERESTING WOODWORKING PLANES including a block plane marked "The Boston" and a showy all-steel router plane of diminutive form. 80 - 160
70. A DOUBLE STEM CAST IRON MARKING GAUGE, No. 98, by STANLEY. The body is marked with Stanley's ca. 1905 "Old English" script logo on this example, which is in top collector quality condition in its original pasteboard box. 80 - 160
71. A rare ROSEWOOD AND BRASS BEVEL by Hall & Knapp, New Britain, Connecticut. This 8" size bevel has been boldly struck with the imprint of this company, which Stanley purchased to enter the market as a woodworking tool manufacturer. 75 - 150
72. A PATENT PRECISION TRY SQUARE by the Ballard Drop Forge Company, Ballard, Washington. This interesting special function device includes an integral locking bevel. There are some stains to the blade, but it is otherwise in excellent condition. 25 - 50
73. A PATENT ADJUSTABLE JOINTER GAUGE, No. 386, by STANLEY. This most unusual japan finish example retains more than 95% of its original finishes. 100 - 200
74. A LAXTON'S PATENT SOAP DISH as patented by George H. Laxton, Jersey City, New Jersey and produced under the terms of the September 28, 1886 United States Patent. These would have been particularly fragile and few are likely to have survived. 60 - 120
75. A TURNED IVORY PLUMB BOB of graphic form. This egg-shaped bob has a turned wooden "keeper" for the string. 125 - 250
76. THREE MODEL MAKER'S PLANES, all by STANLEY. Included in this lot are examples of the No. 100, No. 100 1/2 and No. 101. All have matching red japan finished caps and are in excellent condition. 80 - 160
77. A PAIR OF MINIATURE HOLLOW AND ROUND MOLDING PLANES fashioned from boxwood. These complementary profile planes have a 1/2" cutting width and are marked with the name of their previous owner and presumed maker, on "Penny". 100 - 200
78. A COMBINATION FOLDING RULE, No. 873 L, by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This most unusual variation is marked with the proper number designation, but it was never fitted to accommodate the level that is the central feature of the tool. This tool was acquired in the Saginaw, Michigan area, where Lufkin's headquarters were located, so it is likely that this rule accidentally fell into a lunch box, leaving the employee too embarrassed about what had happened to take it back. 100 - 200
79. A BOXWOOD TAILOR'S SQUARE, No. 8237, by the Lufkin Rule Company. This diminutive square is in as-new condition. A rare square that appears never to have been used. 100 - 200
80. THREE EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING TOOLS including a beech spokeshave by English maker D. Flather; a beech shave by William Marples; and a rosewood slitting gauge by G. Musgrave. All are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
81. THREE GENERAL LINE CATALOGUES, all No. 34, by Stanley. Included in this lot are examples of the 1934, 1936 and 1940 Editions. All are in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
82. TWO 150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE TOOLS, both by Stanley Tools. Included in this lot are examples of the bevel and try square that were produced for this anniversary in 1993. Both are in new condition in their original retro type pasteboard boxes. 80 - 160
83. A LOT OF ASSORTED NUT WRENCHES including examples for the Pierce Arrow, Maxwell, Ford and Rambler automobiles. A "Granite State" cutout wrench, etc. 80 - 160
84. SIX LARGE SWISS MADE CARVING TOOLS, very likely intended for use by a wood sculptor. All are in top working order in their original canvas protective roll. 125 - 250
85. A SOLID BOXWOOD MOLDING PLANE designed for cutting a deep channel in wood. 90 - 180
86. A rare "DIAMOND EDGE" TOOL HANDLE by the Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri, complete with its full complement of original tools. This extra clean example has been very little used. 80 - 160
87. A SET OF PRECISION LEATHER TOOLS designed for laying out stitches. The set is comprised of a set of two pronged pointed punches for marking and cutting stitch holes, a series of small punches and an aluminum plate for use as a backing block. A great working set of tools that includes some forms we have not previously encountered. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 125 - 250
88. A SET OF THIRTEEN "KEEN KUTTER" SPIRAL AUGER BITS, No. KSB 13, by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. All are in nearly new condition in their original fitted wooden box with much of the original inside label remaining. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 100 - 200
89. TWO BRAND NEW REFERENCE BOOKS, both by Alvin Sellens. Included in this lot are copies of the classic "The Stanley Plane" and "Woodworking Planes". Both have been signed by the author. 100 - 200
90. An UNUSUAL DOUBLE HEAD ADZE AND HATCHET COMBINATION. This classic "sculptor's adze" is in sharp and usable condition. 80 - 160
91. A "NOVELTY" PATENT SCREWDRIVER, patented November 11, 1884. The few examples of this screwdriver we have seen have handles of India rubber. This example has a solid rosewood handle that is unquestionably original to the tool. 125 - 250
92. A HAT BRIM CUTTING DEVICE fashioned from brass and applewood. A scarce Special purpose tool in excellent overall condition. 60 - 120
93. THREE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Included in this lot are a No. 372 caliper rule in its original box; a No. 781 full bound two-foot, four fold; and a No. 1085 blacksmith's solid brass two-fold rule. All are in excellent condition. 80 - 160
94. An ADJUSTABLE BLOCK PLANE, No. 0220, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. This uncommon plane is fitted with the side to side patent adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of the cutting iron. Fully 75% of the original dark red japan finish remains. 80 - 160
95. A MECHANICAL BAND SAW SET by A.E. Cunningham, Worcester, Massachusetts. This mechanical marvel is marked with the patent date of December 23, 1873. It appears never to have been used. 50 - 100
96. A "CUTSURE" BRAND DEEP EMBOSSED SINGLE BIT AXE by the Kruse & Baulmann Hardware Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. This most uncommon embossed axe has an exceptionally clean logo. The axe has been very little used for its original intended purpose. From the John Hawk Collection. 175 - 350
97. A MASSIVE OCTAGONAL POLL HAMMER having extra wide and extra long claws. Its original intended function is not known. 100 - 200
98. A SET OF EIGHT REEDING CUTTING IRONS, all by STANLEY. All are in nearly new condition and could be put directly to use. 100 - 200
99. A 9" LENGTH SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 4 C, by the Siegley Tool Company. This well made plane has a checkered pattern to the sides of the rear handle. It appears to have been very little used. 100 - 200
100. A STANLEY "100 PLUS" CLAW HAMMER, No. 1, by STANLEY. All of the original decal and all of the original finishes remain on this exceptionally clean example. As good as they get. 200 - 400
101. A BOXWOOD DIAL INCLINOMETER LEVEL, No. 506, by the Chapin-Stephens Company, in nearly new condition. 60 - 120
102. A PATENTED CLAW HATCHET by James F. Duffy, Chicago, Illinois, patented August 28, 1900. The genius of this device is an internal brace that runs well into the handle and is secured by a pair of heavy rivets. 80 - 160
103. THREE ANTIQUE TOOL REFERENCE BOOKS, all by Kenneth D. Roberts. Included in this lot are "Planemakers of New York State" and both volumes of "American Wooden Planes". 100 - 200
104. A TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 83 C, by STANLEY. This extra clean caliper rule is marked with Stanley's "Sweetheart" trademark. 80 - 160
105. FOUR CLEAN ADVERTISING ITEMS including a laundry paperweight from Cincinnati; an ashtray by Miller, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and an L.B. Foster Railroad Supply rule. 80 - 160
106. A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD CALIPER FOLDING RULE, No. 3, by the Stanley Rule & Level Company. Much of the original lacquer remains on this extra clean example which looks never to have been very little used. 100 - 200
107. TWO ATTACHMENTS FOR A STANLEY NO. 72 CHAMFER PLANE, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a bullnose attachment and a beading attachment. Gateway to an instant 72 1/2. 125 - 250
108. An UNUSUAL MAKER MARKED LOG MEASURE RULE by Dunham & Holt, Chicago, Illinois. This extra thick body rule has a reach that is shorter than standard by six inches. 80 - 160
109. A LUFKIN MACHINIST TOOL DISPLAY CASE fashioned made from walnut. All of the tools in this display are in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
110. A TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE with board measure scales, No. 82, by STANLEY. This arch-joint, fully bound rule was the top of the line of the series of folding lumber scale rules. This example has a very early small lettering Stanley mark. 200 - 400
111. A TONGUE & GROOVE PLANE, No. 148, by STANLEY. These were designed for working with then-standard 7/8" stock. This example is in new condition in its original pasteboard box. 125 - 250
112. A LOT OF CAN AND JAR OPENERS, mostly patented types. All are different. Some appear to be quite early. 80 - 160
113. THREE ORIGINAL BOX ITEMS including a Stearns level square; Millers Falls No. 33 block plane; and a Clerline saw dust remover that employs a bellows mechanism in combination with the movement of the saw to blow away the saw dust. 100 - 200
114. A "WYKE'S PATENT" GAUGE as produced by E. Wyke & Company, Boston, Massachusetts. The patent for the Wyke gauge was issued on September 11, 1882. This well preserved example is complete and in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
115. A CAST IRON PLOW PLANE, No. 043, by Record, Sheffield, England. This example is complete and in top collector quality condition in its original cardboard box. 100 - 200
116. An early HICKORY LOG MEASURE RULE of the hook end type. The face is marked with the Doyle log scale. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 60 - 120
117. TWO HAND FORGED SAW SETS including one forged from a file. Both are very well made and of graphic form. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 100 - 200
118. FIVE CLEAN LUMBER MEASURE RULES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Included in this lot are examples of the No. 524 Doyle zig-zag; No. 534 Scribner zig-zag; No. 55 1/2 pocket cruiser rule; a "finger hole" thickness gauge; and a folding advertising rule. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 100 - 200
119. A GROUP OF EARLY MACHINSTS TOOLS, all by Darling, Brown & Sharpe, Providence, Rhode Island. Included in this lot are squares, rules, a center finder, etc. 90 - 180
120. TWO EXTRA CLEAN PRECISION LEVELS, both No. 34 V, by Stanley Tools. Included in this lot are an 8" length nickel plated example and a 10" brass finish level. Both are in new condition in their original boxes. 90 - 180
121. A 18" LENGTH PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL by the Davis Level and Tool Company, Springfield, Massachusetts, patented September 17, 1867. Full 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra clean and sound example. 200 - 400
122. A showy and very well made ROSEWOOD INFILL CHARIOT PLANE having a rosewood wedge and an unmarked cutting iron. 125 - 250
123. An unusual "U.S." BRAND MARKING HAMMER. We suspect that this special purpose marking hammer which marks the initials "U.S." had some military application, although it would also function as a log marking hammer. Different. 100 - 200
124. An EARLY IRON BREAST DRILL mounted on a display stand. This well made drill is not marked with a maker name. 80 - 160
125. A SET OF APPLEWOOD PATTERNMAKER'S HOLLOWING PLANES ranging from 1/4" to 1 1/2" sizes. All are in nearly new condition. From the Floyd Ridley Collection. 300 - 600
126. A STEPPED PAIR OF COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES by Moseley & Son, London, England. Both are of the "bilection" or cove and bead profile and both are in top collector quality condition. 175 - 350
127. THREE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES including all caliper types. Included in this lot are examples of the No. 32, 32 1/2 and 36. 100 - 200
128. An EARLY TIN OIL CAN OIL CAN by Eagle. An embossed plate from the "Lehigh Valley Railroad" has been affixed to the side. 60 - 120
129. An EARLY BRASS AND IRON INCLINOMETER LEVEL by Robert Whitehead. The maker name is imprinted on a piece of paper behind the vial of this Nineteenth Century pattern "acorn" finial level. The iron base has been painted gold and nearly all of the original paint remains. 100 - 200
130. An offering of DILLON HAMMER NAIL CLIPS by Dillon, Chillicothe, Illinois. These special purpose hammer accessories were designed to attach to the side of a claw hammer to facilitate the holding and starting of a nail. Included in this lot are a full display card of these devices and ten others that were presumably to refill the card as the tools "sold like hotcakes". All are in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
131. A G. PHILLIPS PATENT SCREW TYPE WRENCH by P. & W., Newark, New Jersey, patented May 3, 1859. This wrench, which is shown in the Schulz book as No. 614, is the largest example of this patent of which we are aware. 125 - 250
132. FIVE ORIGINAL BOX ITEMS, all by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. Included in this lot are examples of the No. 29x and No. 61 A screwdriver; No. 188 A push drill, No. 214 saw set and an unmarked bakelite level. All are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
133. A SPECIAL PURPOSE WRENCH by Stanley Tools. This uncommon Stanley tool is fitted with a screwdriver slot that can be tightened by moving one of the extension arms as the other arm holds a hexagonal nut in place. 50 - 100
134. An example of "FULTON'S GRAVITY SCALE" by Fulton, Cincinnati, Ohio, patented March 16, 1880. This example of the P. Evens, Jr. patent is in clean, sound and complete condition. 250 - 500
135. An EARLY WOODEN APPLE CIDER PRESS on a four-leg stand. This well made device is in excellent collector quality condition and very nicely patinated. 100 - 200
136. A grouping of MID-WEST HARDWARE ADVERTISING ITEMS including a Shapleigh box; Belknap gas can; Shapleigh bucket; Belknap pail, etc. Something for everyone. 100 - 200
137. A "KEEN KUTTER" nail puller from the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company. The K.K. logo is cast in the body of the tool as is the designation "Pat. Appl'd. For". Some 50% of the original paint remains. 50 - 100
138. A BUILDER'S LEVEL AND TRANSIT, No. 99, by The L.S. Starrett Company, Athol, Massachusetts. This precision instrument is in nearly new condition in a fitted wooden case. Offered complete with the original tripod, a "Philadelphia Stick" and original instructions. 125 - 250
139. A WORTHINGTON BRAND SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 400 W, by the Worthington Hardware Company. This plane was almost certainly produced for Worthington by the Millers Falls Company. 80 - 160
140. A RARE 6" LENGTH "KEEN KUTTER" LEVEL, No. K 66, by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Only two examples of this rare smallest size offering are known to exist. This level has a tight crack in the bottom rail, but is otherwise in clean and sound condition. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 200 - 400
141. A LOT OF FIVE RAILROAD LOCKS including examples from B. and O.; Wabash; N.Y. Central; D.L. & N.; and A.A.R.R. railroads. All are in clean and sound condition but without keys. 150 - 300
142. 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
143. TWO ORIGINAL BOX KNIVES, both by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. Included are examples marked "Buffalo XX P 172" and a "Kentucky" Bicentennial knife commemorating the 1774-1974 Kentucky Bicentennial. 100 - 200
144. An EARLY HAND FORGED TRIBAL BATTLE AXE having decorated wood and metal fittings. A very nicely patinated axe. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 100 - 200
145. A STEEP QUIRK OGEE WITH BEVEL MOLDING PLANE by Shillinglaw, Edinburgh, Scotland. This extra steep profile plane has the classic Scottish double wedge/iron pattern. From the David Pierson Collection 100 - 200
146. A PATENT SMOOTHING PLANE by Buckeye, patented November 22, 1904. This uncommon Mid-West patented plane is in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
147. A DIMINUTIVE HAMMER AND HATCHET TOOL having a celluloid handle. A showy miniature combination tool. From the David Pierson Collection 50 - 100
148. A PATENTED SHOE LASTING HAMMER by P.F. Peters, Natick, Massachusetts, patented January 22, 1878. The native genius of this tool includes a coil spring attached to an awl on one end of the hammer. The questionable utility of this decidedly different tool to contemporary users is reinforced by the dearth of surviving examples. As always, mechanically complex, visually different tools that worked very poorly at what they were designed to do make the best collectible tools. This one is missing its original spring, but is otherwise excellent and clearly marked with the patent date and maker information. From the David Pierson Collection 150 - 300
149. A scarce and nearly perfectly preserved DOUBLE TONGUE AND GROOVE PLANE by the Fulton Tool Company. This example is in unused condition and retains fully 99% of its original nickel finish. 80 - 160
150. A rare SOLID ROSEWOOD PLOW PLANE having four IVORY tips by D.R. Barton & Company, Rochester, New York. This early example has the distinctive "zig-zag border" imprint. There is evidence of a glued repair to a hairline crack in the base of one of the arms, but the plane is otherwise perfect. From the David Pierson Collection 900 - 1800
151. A TWO FOOT, SIX-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 58, by STANLEY. This clean and sound example is not marked with the Stanley name, but the form is unmistakable. There are a few minor edge chips, but the rule is otherwise in excellent condition. A rare Stanley rule. 300 - 600
152. A KNUCKLE JOINT BLOCK PLANE, No. 18 1/4, by STANLEY. This uncommon non-adjustable throat plane retains some 98% of its original black japan finish. 75 - 150
153. A rare "TOWNLEY" BRAND EMBOSSED AXE by the Townley Metal & Hardware Company, Kansas City, Missouri. This single bit type axe is imprinted with the designation "Quality Unexcelled". 200 - 400
154. A NICHOLLS' PATENT MARKING GAUGE, No. 17, by Nicholls Manufacturing Company, Ottumwa, Iowa. The body of the tool is marked with the designation "Patent Applied". A sliding mortise beam rests inside the marking beam to allow the gauge to be used as either a mortise or marking gauge. From the Ralph Brendler Collection. 80 - 160
155. A "NO. 2" SIZE SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 3708, by the Fulton Tool Company. This 7" length plane retains fully 98% of its original black japan finish. 100 - 200
156. SIX BOXES OF ZIG-ZAG FOLDING RULES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Included in this lot are examples of the No. X-46, 066, 068, 626. 966 and 1206. Each box has one or two rules in new condition. 100 - 200
157. A rare "DOUBLE HEAD" HAMMER, No. 911 1/2, by D. Maydole, Norwich, New York. This unusual "two headed calf" of a hammer was produced by Maydole ca. 1890. The maker imprint on the head is weak, but legible. 300 - 600
158. TWO CLEAN COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES including one by Laird which rates three stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition; and another that is not marked with a maker name. 100 - 200
159. A PATENTED RATCHET TOOL HANDLE by F.E. Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana, patented February 3, 1903. This most unusual special purpose tool has a swing-out handle to facilitate the application of leverage. 150 - 300
160. A miniature model of the H.W. HEWET PATENT NUT WRENCH as produced by Hilary Klein. This masterfully crafted wrench is in nearly new condition in a fitted wooden case. 200 - 400
161. TWO SHOWY BRASS AND WOOD HAND TOOLS including a fancy pair of trammels and a ram's horn scraper. 90 - 180
162. A PATENTED "COMPUTING" CHEESE CUTTER by the Computing Cheese Cutter Company, Anderson, Indiana, patented may 11, 1907. This was the work of Anderson native Charles Wright, who is universally regarded as the pioneer inventor of computing cheese slicing devices. 100 - 200
163. An EARLY PATENT TACK HAMMER AND PULLER by Jacob Souder, Greentown, Ohio, patented October 4, 1887. This scarce special purpose hammer is in excellent condition and clearly marked with the patent date. 100 - 200
164. A LOT OF CLEAN BEVELS AND TRY SQUARES including examples by Disston & Morss and a Disston 1917 patent. 75 - 150
165. A display set of "INDIAN FIRE FINISH" HAMMER HANDLE SAMPLES by B.W. Worthington. These small size handles are true "salesman's samples" in that they were designed to display the features of an item that would be too cumbersome to carry and display in a form that is an exact copy of the original in a much smaller sized version. If every cheaply made child's toy put forward as a "salesman's sample" was indeed that, there would be far more salesmen than there are children. Teenagers and "terrible two's" notwithstanding, getting up in the middle of the night with either would, in our opinion, be infinitely preferable to raising three or four used car salespeople. Imagine what dinner would be like?... 125 - 250
166. A TRANSITIONAL JOINTER PLANE, No. 029, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. Fully 90% of the original finishes remain on this extra clean example. 80 - 160
167. TWO LIGNUM VITAE SHIPWRIGHTS PLANES, both by J.P. Storer, Brunswick, Maine. Included in this lot are a jointer and a smoothing plane. Both are in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
168. THREE COOPER'S HOOP DRIVERS including examples by D.R. Barton, Germantown Tool Works, and a wooden example that is not marked with a maker's name. Also included in this lot is a leather face driving hammer. 100 - 200
169. THREE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by STANLEY. Examples of the No. 66 3/4 full bound, three-foot; No. 52 full bound, two-foot; and No. 163 round joint type are included in this lot. All are in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
170. A "COES NO. 1" WRENCH by L. Coes & Company, Worcester, Massachusetts, patented March 29, 1869. This small size wrench is the equivalent in the wrench world to the Stanley No. 1 plane. It is illustrated in the Schulz book on Antique & Unusual Wrenches as No. 872. 100 - 200
171. THREE CLEAN COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES, all by F.B. Marble, Cleveland, Ohio. Included in this lot are two ovolo with bead profiles and a steep quirk ogee molder. Marble is reported to have worked ca. 1860 only. 200 - 400
172. A very nicely patinated EARLY BRASS PLUMB BOB of graphic form. The body of this tool has been turned with a series of circles and rings, including a band of spiral knurling around the cap. A nice example. 125 - 250
173. An uncommon 12" length "SHARK" WRENCH by the Richards Manufacturing Company, Aurora, Illinois. The body of this predator-like wrench is marked with the designation "Pat. Pendg.". It is illustrated as No. 23 in the Schulz book on Antique and Unusual Wrenches. 125 - 250
174. THREE LARGE OFFSET GOUGES, all by D.R. Barton & Company, Rochester, New York. Two have turned cherry handles and one is missing its handle. Also included in this lot is a lignum vitae carver's mallet having a turned oak handle. 90 - 180
175. A CABINET MAKER'S SCRAPER PLANE, No. 85, by Stanley, patented April 11, 1905. This very well preserved example of Stanley's rare pivoting handle scraper plane retains 90%+ of its original japan finish. Nicely grained Brazilian rosewood handles accent this rare collectible tool. A nice example of a very desirable Stanley special purpose plane. 600 - 1200
176. A COOPER'S SUN PLANE by M.E. Higley (Ohio City, Ohio). This uncommon Ohio maker marked plane rate four stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. This example is marked with the "C" designated imprint. 80 - 160
177. A LOW ANGLE BLOCK PLANE, No. 61, by STANLEY. These planes were produced from 1914 to 1935 only. This example is in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
178. An EARLY "BEDROCK" JACK PLANE, No. 605 1/2, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the "Pat. '92" trademark on this example, which has had its japanning "enhanced" by a previous owner and appears near new. 100 - 200
179. TWO ORIGINAL BOX FOLDING RULES, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are examples of the No. 61 (one rule) and No. 63 (two rules). 100 - 200
180. A DOUBLE BLADE COACH MAKER'S BEADER fashioned from brass and walnut. This uncommonly complex example cuts a side bead and round profile. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 100 - 200
181. An OPEN-SIDE RABBET PLANE, No. 507, by Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Some 95% of the original finishes remain on this exceptionally well preserved example. 100 - 200
182. A 1 1/8" BULLNOSE RABBET PLANE, Record No. 077 A, having a removable nose. This example is in nearly new condition. 60 - 120
183. A 7" length SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 2, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1930's era "notched rectangle" trademark. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this example. 125 - 250
184. A 3" width PANEL RAISING PLANE, No. 144, by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. This plane is fitted with both side and sole adjustable fences. There is a sliver missing from the side of the tote, but the plane is otherwise in excellent condition. 125 - 250
185. A "KEEN KUTTER" WALL CLOCK by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This later-style clock has a synthetic material body. It is complete and original and in excellent working order. 100 - 200
186. A rare DEEP EMBOSSED SINGLE BIT AXE by the Van Camp Hardware Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. This extra clean axe has been very little used. From the John Hawk Collection. 150 - 300
187. A rare and very well preserved "SHOE BUCKLE" BLOCK PLANE, No. 110, by STANLEY. This "Type 1" example retains its original front knob and is absent any of the chips and cracks that were the Achilles heel of these tools. 350 - 750
188. A NINETEENTH CENTURY MODEL OF AN AGRICULTURAL SEEDER. This finely crafted working machine appears to have been produced for display in a sales room. Nearly all of the original paint remains on this well preserved example, which shows evidence of an early repair to the tongue. 250 - 500
189. A BENCH RABBET PLANE, No. 10 1/2, by STANLEY. Fully 95% of the original paint remains on this early adjustable throat version. There is a small chip from base of the front knob, but the plane is otherwise in excellent condition. 200 - 400
190. TWO UNCOMMON LEATHER TOOLS including a New Hampshire style shave and a round body slitter that appears to be craftsman made. 90 - 180