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Auctions: June 14, 2008

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Item: Description: Estimate: Photograph:
1. A CLASSIC CONNECTICUT PATTERN HAND ADZE. This tools, which serves as the symbol of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association, is in excellent condition and fitted with a shapely oak handle. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 50 - 100
2. FIVE PATTERN MAKERS' PARING CHISELS, all by Robert Sorby, Sheffield, England. Sizes range from 1/4" to 1 1/4" widths. All are in nearly new condition. 35 - 75
3. A CAST IRON RABBET PLANE of 1 1/2" width, No. 190, by STANLEY. Most of the original decal remains on this pristine example in nearly new condition. 50 - 100
4. A "CARPENTER'S DELIGHT" 22" 11 POINT CROSSCUT SAW by Moore Brothers, Jamestown, New York. Virtually all of the original etching remains on this mahogany handle saw from this obscure New York State maker. 35 - 75
5. THREE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS PLANES including a router, a round and a compass sole smoothing plane. 50 - 100
6. A DELICATE SMALL MACHINISTS HAMMER having a hand painted handle ornamented with the name H.B. Lucas. 60 - 120
7. An EARLY PATENT CANDY MOLD, No. 50, by the Griswold Manufacturing Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, patented May 18, 1920. A scarce Griswold collectible in excellent collector quality condition. From the David Pierson Collection 50 - 100
8. A CHIP BREAKER AND CUTTING IRON for a No. 10 carriage maker's rabbet plane by STANLEY. This "new old stock" item is in ready to use condition. A tough part to find. 25 - 50
9. An EARLY CAST IRON SEWING MACHINE having a ceramic crank handle and retaining much of its original elaborate gold decoration. This late Nineteenth Century machine is in excellent working condition. 200 - 400
10. A PASTEBOARD "STEEL RULES" ADVERTISING SIGN by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This sign, which is in nearly new condition, was designed for either wall or countertop mounting. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 50 - 100
11. THREE PAIRS OF BRASS TRAMMELS, all have a pencil holding feature on one trammel. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 80 - 160
12. TWO CLEAN MARKING GAUGES including a No. 73 boxwood and a dual beam No. 98 gauge having an oval rosewood head. 50 - 100
13. A "SACO RIVER" PATTERN OCTAGONAL LOG RULE graduated and functionally ornamented with multiple brass studs. We have very little information on these unusual Maine made lumbermen's rules. A nice example. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 100 - 200
14. An EARLY HAND FORGED CLAW HAMMER. This pre adze-eye example has some pitting on the head, but is otherwise excellent and very nicely patinated. 30 - 60
15. TWO JOINT MAKER'S HAMMERS by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon including a JH-1H that has a steel head and a JH-1B having a brass head. Both are in new condition in their original boxes. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 60 - 120
16. A SET OF BRASS CORK CUTTERS and a device for sharpening same. All are in top collector quality condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 50 - 100
17. A rare BURR ALBERT HAINES PATENT COMBINATION WRENCH by the American Saw Co., Newark, New Jersey. This wrench, which was patented by Haines, of Smithville, New Jersey, on September 17, 1889, has a screwdriver concealed in the body of the wrench. A slot corresponding in shape to the screwdriver blade is cut in the adjusting screw. This mechanical abomination would have been almost impossible to use. The screwdriver requires more time to adjust than it would take to fetch one from the tool box and the function of the wrench would be complicated by having the screwdriver drop into position precisely when it was not needed. Stupid idea, great wrench. 300 - 600
18. A PRECISION BENCH LEVEL, No. 97, by the L.S. Starrett Company, Athol, Massachusetts. This top quality level is in nearly new condition in its original hinge-top wooden box with original pasteboard box. Perfect. 50 - 100
19. An example of NEWMAN'S PATENT PIPE WRENCH, as patented and produced by G. W. Newman, Erie, Pennsylvania. This uncommon quick-adjust wrench is in clean and sound condition. 40 - 80
20. A TRIPLE VIAL SPIRIT LEVEL, No. BL-9 (J), by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. This contemporary collectible has level and plumb vials as well as a plumb vial set at a 45 degree angle. 80 - 160
21. A 10" blade length "PERFECT HANDLE" DRAW KNIFE by H.D. Smith & Company, Plantsville, Connecticut. This uncommon draw knife is in top collector quality condition. From the Floyd Ridley Collection. 60 - 120
22. A CARVED ORIENTAL WOODWORKING PLANE in the form of a crocodile. This pull handle plane is in excellent collector quality condition. From the David Pierson Collection. 60 - 120
23. A ROSEWOOD AND BRASS MITRE SQUARE, No. MS 1.5, by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. This Limited Edition square is in new condition in its original box. 60 - 120
24. TWO OUT OF PRINT TOOL REFERENCE BOOKS, both by Alvin Sellens. Copies of the Sellens classics "The Stanley Plane" and "Stanley Folding Rules" are included in this lot. 60 - 120
25. A PAIR OF MINIATURE HOLLOW AND ROUND MOLDING PLANES both fashioned from solid boxwood. Both are marked with the owner imprint "F. Trigger". 100 - 200
26. A LAMINATED BOARD MEASURE RULE, No. 200 H, by Frank R. Buck, Woodstock, Illinois. This maple and hickory rule is in nearly new condition. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 50 - 100
27. 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. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 60 - 120
28. An example of POLLOCK'S AUTOMATIC WRENCH by the Wisconsin Stamped Steel Company. The body of this tool, which is shown in the Schulz book on "Antique & Unusual Wrenches" as No. 707, is marked with the designation "Pat. Pending". It is in nearly new condition. 75 - 150
29. A classic "FOUR-SQUARE" BOARD MEASURE RULE. This rule is scaled for gauging boards ranging from 12' to 27' in length. It shows very little evidence of use. 60 - 120
30. A COLLECTION OF POCKET CATALOGUES AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS, all by STANLEY. These references were used by noted author Alvin Sellens in compiling his seminal work, "The Stanley Plane". From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 100 - 200
31. A SET OF BACK ISSUES of "The Chronicle" of the Early American Industries Association and "The Gristmill" of the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. Much useful information and many hours of enjoyment are included in these many volumes. From the Floyd Ridley Collection. 80 - 160
32. A ROSEWOOD LEATHER BURNISHER by STANLEY. The Stanley Rule & Level Company name is imprinted in the body of this special purpose tool, which was likely produced by Stanley as part of the war effort in the First World War. It is in brand new, unused condition. A rare Stanley tool. 50 - 100
33. A rare "FOUR SQUARE" TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE by Stanley Tools. This uncommon Four Square item is marked with the ca. 1920's era Stanley "Sweetheart" trademark. It is in nearly new condition. 80 - 160
34. THREE EARLY TYPE EUROPEAN WRENCHES, all of fancy form. Some double types are included in this offering. From the David Pierson Collection. 80 - 160
35. TWO "PLUMB CHAMPION" EMBOSSED AXES, both by Fayette R. Plumb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both single and double bit types are included in this grouping. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. From the John Hawk Collection. 100 - 200
36. A HEAVY JACK PLANE, No. 5 1/2, by STANLEY. This exceptionally crisp plane is in new condition in its original pasteboard box. 80 - 160
37. TWO "OUR OWN" BRAND EMBOSSED HATCHETS by I.H.C. Included in this lot are a camp type and a hewing hatchet. One includes the inscription "The Blue Label". From the John Hawk Collection. 90 - 180
38. An early TWELVE-SIDED PEWTER TIP LUMBER RULE. This well made and well preserved rule has hand cut numbers and is in excellent condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 80 - 160
39. A BOXED SET OF "Q. & E." BRAND DIES AND DIE STOCKS by the Reed Manufacturing Company, Erie, Pennsylvania. All are in brand new condition in their original pasteboard box. 50 - 100
40. A rare WOOD AND LEAD PATTERN FOR A LOG MARKING HAMMER. The finished hammer would produce a stamp consisting of the letter "X" in a round cornered square. These patterns were used for forming the pattern for casting heads for marking hammers. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 100 - 200
41. A showy BRASS BODY SMOOTHING PLANE. This well made plane has walnut infill and a full cutting iron by Hearnshaw Brothers. 120 - 240
42. A SHIPWRIGHT'S MACASSAR EBONY JOINTER PLANE. This classic "razee" type was originally found on the Maine coast. The double cutting iron is by Millbury, Massachusetts maker Buck Brothers. From the David Pierson Collection. 100 - 200
43. THREE LATER TYPE MARKING GAUGES including a Cathcart linoleum gauge from Central West, Illinois and an 892 patent tubing gauge. From the Ralph Brendler Collection. 80 - 160
44. THREE NAVIGATIONAL RULES including parallel, sector and calculating types. The calculating rules are fashioned from IVORY and the parallel rule is of solid ebony with brass hinges. 60 - 120
45. A SHOWY CAST BRASS GROOVING PLANE having mahogany handles. This craftsman made plane has been professionally cleaned and polished. From the David Pierson Collection. 60 - 120
46. A HAND FORGED IRON DRAW KNIFE having distinctive "basket weave" handles. An artfully hand forged edge tool in excellent working order. From the David Pierson Collection. 50 - 100
47. THREE EARLY PRECISION TOOLS including two uncommon Henry Disston & Sons machinist tools, a square and try square, and a jeweler's drill holder. 50 - 100
48. An unused FIVE OUNCE MACHINISTS HAMMER, No. 5/0, by Champion Dearment, Meadville, Pennsylvania. This diminutive machinists hammer retains its full original decal and virtually all original finishes. 30 - 60
49. A DIMINUTIVE GOOSEWING AXE having an 8 1/2" blade. This half-size axe retains its early offset handle and is very nicely patinated. 150 - 300
50. A SINGLE BIT "LINCOLN" EMBOSSED AXE by the Kretschmer-Treadway Company, Dubuque, Iowa. In addition to an image of the Sixteenth President, this classic collectible axe is imprinted with all manner of important information including the notice that it is "The Best Made" and to "Beware of Imitations". Lincoln is known to have said "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." We understand he worked for the government. A nice example. From the John Hawk Collection. 200 - 400
51. An EARLY PATENT ENGRAVER'S VISE, patented January 14, 1892 together with a group of engraving tools. 100 - 200
52. A DIMINUTIVE PAIR OF DOUBLE CALIPERS fashioned from solid bronze. A "teardrop" shape cutout accents the shapely handle of these nicely patinated calipers. From the David Pierson Collection. 100 - 200
53. A "BUFFALO BLACK AXE" by the Buffalo Wholesale Hardware Company. This extra clean single bit axe has a deeply etched logo. From the John Hawk Collection. 60 - 120
54. A lot of TEN ASSORTED MORTISE CHISELS including examples by Sorby, Marples, etc. All are in clean and usable condition. 75 - 150
55. A SMALL SIZE METAL COCA-COLA COOLER by the Acton Manufacturing Company, Arkansas City, Kansas. This ca. 1940's era Coca Cola collectible is in excellent collector quality condition. 50 - 100
56. A SOLID BRASS BIT BRACE having a thumb screw lock. This showy brace has been professionally cleaned and polished and is ready to display. From the Floyd Ridley Collection. 60 - 120
57. A MASSIVE YELLOW BIRCH SPOKE SHAVE having a 5 1/2" cutting edge. This professionally made shave was almost certainly manufactured. It is in top collector quality condition and could be put directly to work. From the David Pierson Collection. 75 - 150
58. A DRILL SET WITH STAND AND DRILLS, No. 80, by the Cleveland Twist Drill Company. This extra clean set is in brand new condition in its original pasteboard box. 60 - 120
59. An early HOOK END LOG RULE graduated for use with logs ranging from 10 to 30 feet in length. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 35 - 75
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 RATCHET SCREW EYE SCREWDRIVER, No. 81, by the North Brothers Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This rare 2 1/2" blade ratcheting driver was used to facilitate the installation of screw eyes. Anyone who has ever screwed those things in by hand will appreciate the perceived appeal of this gizmo. They seem to have been under appreciated, however, and examples are quite scarce. 50 - 100
62. THREE EARLY FIGURAL BRASS PLUMB BOBS including one having a decorated body. All have artfully turned caps. From the Floyd Ridley Collection. 125 - 250
63. FIVE UNCOMMON CAST IRON ITEMS, all by the Griswold Manufacturing Company, Erie, Pennsylvania. Included in this lot are patty bowls No's. 71 and 72; a No. 262 corn stick pan; and two ashtrays including one in a ski motif. From the David Pierson Collection. 60 - 120
64. A "BORNSTEIN PATENT" WRENCH by the Seaberg Machine Company, Malden, Massachusetts, patented July 26, 1892. This precision screw adjust wrench is clearly marked with the maker name and is in excellent collector quality condition. From the David Pierson Collection. 80 - 160
65. An example of "THE FULTON" PATENT SCREWDRIVER, possibly by the Fulton Tool Company, patented June 8, 1909. This most unusual screwdriver was patented by William A. Peck of Jersey City, New Jersey. The only example of this screwdriver that we have seen. It is in nearly new condition. From the William Phillips Collection. 80 - 160
66. A rare and very well preserved example of the ABER "PERFECTED" SAW SET as produced by the Aber Manufacturing Company of St. Joseph, Michigan under a United States Patent issued on April 24, 1917. This example is in top condition in its original fitted yellow top box. From the David Pierson Collection. 80 - 160
67. A FANCY BRASS BACK TENON SAW by Beardshaw & Son, Sheffield, England. An ornate cast brass plate is fitted to the handle above the fixing screws. This saw has been professionally burnished in the best English manner and is ready to display. 200 - 400
68. A SKEW BLADE SHIPWRIGHTS SMOOTHING PLANE. This solid rosewood body retains its original mahogany wedge. It is stamped with the name of one-time owner and likely maker, "E.L. Huse". From the David Pierson Collection. 75 - 150
69. An example of TRAUT'S PATENT BIT & SQUARE LEVEL, No. 44, by STANLEY, patented November 16, 1886. This well preserved example is in nearly new condition. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 50 - 100
70. TWO PAIRS OF SUGAR TONGS, both quite early. Both are in clean and sound condition. From the David Pierson Collection. 80 - 160
71. A DUNHAM'S PATENT BUGGY WRENCH by George D. Dunham, Hebron, Maine, patented February 5, 1895. This distinctively different wrench is shown in the Schulz book on Antique & Unusual Wrenches as No. 223. From the David Pierson Collection 125 - 250
72. A most unusual COMBINATION RULE AND LEVEL. An extension bar at one end of the level holds a pencil in place to allow the tool to function as a compass and trammel. The tool is marked only with the designation "Pat. Appl'd. for". It is in top collector quality condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 120 - 240
73. FOUR EARLY PRECISION TOOL CATALOGUES including examples by Dietzgen; W. & L.E. Gurley; Bausch and Lomb; and Wm. E. Stieren, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 120 - 240
74. TWO DOWEL MACHINE DOWEL CUTTERS, both by STANLEY. Examples of the 5/16" and 1/4" sizes are included in this lot. Both are in new condition in their original boxes. From the David Pierson Collection. 120 - 240
75. A PATENT "GOAT HEAD" CEREMONIAL HAMMER by Mitteldorfer Straus, patented January 10, 1928. This excample of the uncommon smallest size of this hammer is in top condition, retaining nearly all of its original orange paint on the handle. From the David Pierson Collection. 200 - 400
76. A LUMBER TOOLS WALL DISPLAY BOARD featuring a miniature peavey originally from the Marion Henley collection; a miniature cant dog; a full size cant dog; and a miniature hatchet. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 100 - 200
77. An EXTRA LONG BOARD MEASURE RULE by H. Hitchcock, Bay City, Michigan. The name of this obscure Michigan maker is imprinted on the brass fitting of this well preserved rule. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 60 - 120
78. An EARLY LOG MARKING HAMMER. This substantial timber tool forms the single letter "W" in the end of a log. It is in clean and sound condition. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 80 - 160
79. A NICKEL PLATED CHERRY STONER by the New Standard Company, Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania. A cam-driven arm serveds to remove the pits from cherries as they pass beneath it on a carousel. The body is cast with the designation "Patent Pending". This mechanically complex kitchen tool is in essentially unused condition. 80 - 160
80. An example of "THE TRIPLET" WRENCH as marketed by STANLEY, patented August 19, 1913. These wrenches were advertised in an early Stanley catalogue and may have been produced by Stanley. A nice example. 80 - 160
81. A HANDLED SCREW ARM PLOW PLANE by F.B. Marble, Cleveland, Ohio. Marble is reported to have worked ca. 1860 only. This, his "B" designated imprint, rates two stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. 80 - 160
82. A BOXWOOD TAILOR'S SQUARE, No. 8237, by the Lufkin Rule Company. This rare diminutive size special purpose square is in as-new condition. 100 - 200
83. An example of BUSH'S PATENT COMPASS SAW as patented by Charles Bush, New York, New York on January 10, 1882. This folding handle saw has a "dished" blade that was designed to strengthen the blade and facilitate curved cuts. A concentration of genius in a single tool sufficiently impressive to motivate Mr. Bush to invest his savings in obtaining a U.S. Patent. No one seems to have cared. A rare saw. 60 - 120
84. TWO EXTRA CLEAN SPIRIT LEVELS, both by STANLEY. Examples of the No. 36 G 9" size in its original box and a 10" size No. 34 bench level are included in this lot. Both are in top collector quality condition. 60 - 120
85. A BRASS BOUND 24" LENGTH MAHOGANY LEVEL, No. 95, by STANLEY. More than 90% of the original finishes remain on this superb example. 150 - 300
86. FOUR SPECIAL PURPOSE PLANES, all by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. Included in this lot are a pair of plank match planes, No. 80 and two skew rabbets, both No. 119. 60 - 120
87. An EIGHT POINT CROSSCUT HAND SAW by by the Penn Saw Company, Frackville, Pennsylvania. This applewood handle saw is in nearly new condition. 100 - 200
88. THREE CLEAN AND USABLE DRAW KNIVES, all by A.J. Wilkinson & Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Examples of the 7", 9" and 10" blade sizes are included in this grouping. The January 10, 1895 patent was issued to John Young of Hyde Park, Massachusetts for a means of securing the handles of folding handle drawknives. 100 - 200
89. TWO SHOWY BRASS ROUTER PLANES including one "finger handle" type and another having handles that have receivers that will also hold the blade. 90 - 180
90. A "BONANZA" BRAND COMMERCIAL APPLE PARER by the Goodell Company, Antrim, New Hampshire. This complete and fully functional parer was advertised as enabling a "young girl to pare and core a bushel of apples in less than an hour". If anyone is inclined to bring his daughter to the auction, Martin J. Donnelly Antique Tools will supply a bushel of apples to put the claim to a test. A high gizmocity item and a genuine crowd pleaser. 300 - 600
91. A SQUARE STOCK LUMBER RULE, No. 46 1/2, by STANLEY. This clean and sound example is marked with both the number designation and the "Stanley" name. A nice example of an uncommon Stanley board rule. 60 - 120
92. An ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German Silver, No. 92, by STANLEY. This extra clean example is marked with the number designation, but not the Stanley name. 100 - 200
93. A CLASSIC SCOTTISH PLOW PLANE by A. Mathieson & Son, Glasgow, Scotland. This artfully crafted plow of decorative form is in superb condition and could be put directly to use, if the purchaser is so inclined. 150 - 300
94. A rare and very well preserved DOUBLE SPEED BREAST DRILL, No. 8733, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. This extra clean example retains some 85% of its original finishes and is clearly marked with the Winchester name and product number. 150 - 300
95. An early LOG MARKING HAMMER. This substantial hammer imprints the initials "K.N.G." From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 80 - 160
96. SEVEN EARLY "WREST" TYPE SAW SETS, all fashioned from worn-out files. Many different forms are included in this collection. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 125 - 250
97. An original set of three volumes of KNIGHT'S AMERICAN MECHANICAL DICTIONARY by Edward H. Knight. This classic Nineteenth Century work includes information on how just about everything that then existed operated. 125 - 250
98. FOUR EXTRA CLEAN MOLDING PLANES including a coach rabbet, an astragal, an "old woman's tooth" router and a clean smoothing plane. 60 - 120
99. A CAST IRON "SPIRAL SPILL MACHINE" by Edward Preston & Sons. These cast iron manufactured spill planes facilitated the Nineteenth Century practice of using a curled wood shaving to transfer fire from an open hearth to a lamp, cigar or pipe. This example has one small chip on the corner that will not affect its functionality, but is otherwise excellent. From the David Pierson Collection 100 - 200
100. A HANDLED APPLEWOOD PLOW PLANE, No. 129, by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. This pristine plane retains its original boxwood arms and nuts and is in nearly new condition. 350 - 750
101. TWO OUT-OF-PRINT TOOL REFERENCE BOOKS including John Moody's "The American Cabinet Maker's Plow Plane" and Roger Smith's "Patented and Transitional Planes in America, Volume 1". 100 - 200
102. A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 57, by STANLEY. This uncommon arch-joint fully bound rule is not marked with a maker name, but has the distinctive "pentagonal" pin used on Stanley rules. 80 - 160
103. A set of EIGHT PLOW PLANE CUTTING IRONS, all by Thos. Ibbotson & Company, Sheffield, England. These extra clean irons are marked with the Ibbotson name and with the number designation from 1 to 8 and are in nearly new condition. 80 - 160
104. An ASIAN CARVED STONE AXE HEAD. This highly polished ceremonial axe is ornamented with the head of an animal the likes of which we have never seen. 80 - 160
105. A HANDLED BEECH PLOW PLANE, No. 196, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. This well made plow has fruitwood arms and nuts and has been fitted with a contoured right-hand handle. 100 - 200
106. A rare SAW SETTING HAMMER, No. K 8, by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This complete and very well preserved example is imprinted on the head with the "Keen Kutter" logo. 100 - 200
107. A most unusual "TRIPLE CLAW" HAMMER of graphic form. We can find no documentation of such a tool having been produced, but here it is. 200 - 400
108. An ALUMINUM BLOCK PLANE, No. A 18, by STANLEY. This uncommon "knuckle joint" cap plane is in excellent collector quality condition. 75 - 150
109. A "BLIND MAN'S" FOLDING RULE, No. 7, by STANLEY. This ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark is imprinted with the optional "English" graduations. It is in nearly new condition. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 100 - 200
110. A LATER MODEL COMBINATION PLANE, No. 45, by STANLEY. This example is complete and in original condition, retaining some 99% of its original nickel plating. 100 - 200
111. A most unusual IRON RABBETING PLANE by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. This uncommon plane is imprinted with Sandusky's steep "arch" trademark on the cutting iron. From the David Pierson Collection 100 - 200
112. A graphic and early BOWL MAKER'S ADZE having a decorated head and retaining its original handle. From the David Pierson Collection 125 - 250
113. A SLIDE ADJUST SHOE RULE by Kerby & Brother, Makers, New York, New York. This showy rule has IVORY inlay in the sides of the rule on certain sections of the graduations. A nice example. 125 - 250
114. TWO "VICTOR" ENGINEER'S RULES, both No. 816, by Stanley Tools. These "Zig-Zag" rules are in unused condition in their original and uncommon "Tool Box of the World" pasteboard box. 50 - 100
115. A CLASSIC EARLY STYLE "PIT" SAW. This exceptionally well preserved example retains both of its original handles and is in excellent working condition. Unquestionably the finest example of this classic early American tool that we have ever offered for sale. Highly recommended. 300 - 600
116. An early PATENTED SLITTING MARKING GAUGE by F.P. Hart, Chandlersville, Pennsylvania, patented May 15, 1855. This most unusual and early gauge has a sharpened disk attached to the end of the gauge as illustrated in the Hart patent specifications. It is clearly marked with the early patent date. From the Ralph Brendler Collection. 100 - 200
117. An early PATENT MARKING GAUGE by A. A. Welsh, Allegany, Pennsylvania, patented February 3, 1891. This uncommon gauge is clean, complete, and in excellent condition. The patent information is embossed into the body of the wood. A nice example of a gauge that all too often shows much evidence of overuse. 125 - 250
118. A most UNUSUAL MARKING HATCHET of unknown function. This combination stamp and hatchet imprints the designation "115 LTJ CCV". 60 - 120
119. A COTTER PIN PULLER, No. 2795, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This most unusual Winchester tool has dual tapered ends for accomplishing the specialized task of removing cotter pins. It is in nearly new condition and clearly marked with the Winchester name and product number. 100 - 200
120. THREE SAW DOCTOR'S HAMMERS including one marked with the designation "Made by Hangmett". The others are not marked with a maker name. We can find no information on Hangmett. 80 - 160
121. FOUR COACH MAKERS EDGE TOOLS including two routers, a sweep wing shave and a rounded draw knife. All are in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
122. TWO PRECISION COMPASSES including an example of the D.W. Brunton patented Sepember 18, 1894 and another by Stanley of London. Both are in top collector quality condition. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 100 - 200
123. A COLLECTION OF BERYLLIUM HAND TOOLS including a hammer, wrenches, a breaker bar, etc. Makers include Williams, Berylco, etc. From the David Pierson Collection. 100 - 200
124. A 12" blade PATENT GROUND SAW, No. 77, by Henry Disston & Sons. This rare saw, which was designed to run without set in dry seasoned wood has the inscription "For Mechanics Not Botchers" etched on the blade. The tool appears to have its original filing and is absent any set. The etching fully intact and legible. Only the second example of this rare Disston saw that we have offered for sale. Rare. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 200 - 400
125. A TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German Silver, No. 86, by STANLEY. This extra crisp rule is bright white with extra tight joints and sharp numbers and embellishment lines. The way you with they all were. 600 - 1200
126. An elaborate DOUBLE HOOK PEAVEY. This most unusual tool has a hand forged hook tip that was obviously designed for some specific improvement in functionality. Exactly what that "improvement" was is not apparent to either the casual or committed observer. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 200 - 400
127. An EBONY HANDLE "BARRISTER'S" HAMMER. These showy hammers were used for applying and removing wax seals from legal documents. The head and shaft are fashioned from silver. From the David Pierson Collection. 150 - 300
128. A DIMINUTIVE HAND FORGED CLAW HAMMER fitted with a most delicate early handle and in extra crisp and clean condition. From the David Pierson Collection. 60 - 120
129. A COMMEMORATIVE BICENTENNIAL HAND SAW, No. D 76, by Henry Disston & Sons , Danville, Virginia. This two hundredth anniversary saw has a distinctively shaped handle and it is in nearly new condition, retaining all of its original commemorative etching. 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 ROSEWOOD INFILL PANEL PLANE fitted with a cutting iron by Scottish maker Mathieson. The handle appears to be a later replacement. 100 - 200
132. A 14" length "KEEN KUTTER" CABINET SAW with depth stop by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. A nicely carved applewood handle accents this very well preserved specialty saw. 100 - 200
133. A 1/2" width CAST IRON DADO PLANE, No. 39, by STANLEY. Fully 98% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra crisp and clean example. 100 - 200
134. A CAST IRON DADO PLANE, No. 3060, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This elaborate casting plane was produced by hometown neighbor Sargent & Company for Wichester. It is in excellent condition, noting that the cutting iron is a replacement. 100 - 200
135. An early RIVER DRIVER'S LOGGING PIKE having a double hook top and very nicely hand forged. This graphic lumberman's tool measures sixteen feet in length. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 150 - 300
136. TWO GRAPHIC STAIR SAWS of early appearance. Both are in clean and sound condition. 60 - 120
137. A BRASS AND IRON ARCHIMEDIAN DRILL having a brass driver and a fruitwood handle that serves as a magazine for bits. 80 - 160
138. A LOT OF LOGGING CAMP ACCESSSORIES including an extremely rare backpack type river driver's lunch pail; a tin lamp; water bottle; tinware; cup, bucket, etc. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 80 - 160
139. A nearly new V.B.M. TRANSITIONAL PLANE, No. 3409, by Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Some 99% of the original black japan finish and lacquer remain on this superb example. 100 - 200
140. A "KELLY PERFECT" EMBOSSED AXE by the Kelly Axe Manufacturing Company, Louisville, Kentucky. This highly detailed embossed axe has a contour shape to the blade. It is embellished with all manner of writing on both the front and back sides. From the John Hawk Collection. 175 - 350
141. A "COES NO. 1" 4 3/8" LENGTH MONKEY WRENCH by L. Coes & Company, Worcester, Massachusetts, patented March 23, 1869. This extra clean example is marked with both the maker name and the 1869 patent date. 125 - 250
142. A HANDLED COMPLEX MOLDING PLANE by John Bell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This quirk ogee and bevel molder has a small chip from the side of the tote but is otherwise in excellent condition. From the William Phillips Collection. 150 - 300
143. A SURVEYOR'S 18" SCOPE "WYE" LEVEL by the Warren-Knight Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This "Sterling" brand sighting level is marked with the patent date of September 19, 1922. 300 - 600
144. An EARLY STYLE CAGEHEAD BIT BRACE having a most unusual vise type chuck. The original intended function of this Eighteenth Century brace is not know. From the David Pierson Collection. 100 - 200
145. A BASKET MAKERS TOOL OPPORTUNITY LOT including a froe, beetle, shave, hammer, slitter and marking gauge 80 - 160
146. TWO UNUSED "ATHA" BRAND HAMMERS, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are one marked with the designation "35-5" on the base of the handle and another that is not marked with a number designation. Both are in top collector quality condition and retain their full paper labels. 100 - 200
147. A "MICHIGAN" CHAIN TAPE MEASURE by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This three hundred foot surveyor's rule is in new condition in its original pasteboard box. Just the thing for laying out a football field. 80 - 160
148. A PATENT CROSSCUT SAW FITTING TOOL as patented by W.H. Dessureau, Otsego Lake, Michigan. This multi-purpose tool includes a hammer, saw set and saw jointer in a single tool that could also be thrown, Ninja-style to ward off Indian attack. 60 - 120
149. TWO EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING PLANES, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a No. 78 filletster plane and a No. 3 smoother. Both are in brand new, unused condition. 50 - 100
150. A PATENT HITCHING POST HAMMER as patented and produced by Reverdy B. Stewart, Warren, Pennsylvania under the terms of a U.S. Patent issued on December 31, 1889. According to the patent specifications, these were intended to hold work in place by screwing it together or to hold a horse in place. This tool is certainly a tribute to the openness of the United States Patent system in helping to erase the stigma of mental illness by issuing patents to those thus afflicted. 350 - 750
151. A rare FOLDING POCKET SCREWDRIVER by Marbles, Gladstone, Michigan. The body of this multiple blade tool is marked "Patents Allowed". Only the second example of this rare tool that we have offered for sale. From the David Pierson Collection. 100 - 200
152. A most interesting and unusual YELLOW BIRCH COOPERS CROZE by D.R. Barton & Company, Rochester, New York. This very little used croze has been boldly struck with the "1832" Barton trademark and is in top collector quality condition. 90 - 180
153. An ADJUSTABLE CHAMFER SPOKE SHAVE, No. 65, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1930's era "notched rectangle" on this clean and thoroughly usable example. Fully 85% of the original black japan finish remains. From the David Pierson Collection. 90 - 180
154. A QUICK ADJUST BUGGY WRENCH by the Goodell Company, Antrim, New Hampshire, patented May 19, 1861. This uncommon quick adjust wrench is shown in the Schulz book on Antique and Unusual Wrenches as No. 233. 60 - 120
155. A "HEXDALL" BRAND METAL WORKING HAMMER by the Hexdall Implement Company, Elburn, Illinois. A hand written copy of the history of this "two guys in a garage with an idea" company is included. As was the case with so many tool-borne American Dreams, this was an idea whose time never came. Be the only one on your block to own one. 100 - 200
156. SIX HAND FORGED SAW SETS including large and small sizes. Many different forms are included in this lot. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 60 - 120
157. A HAND MADE OAK LOG CALIPER having hand stamped graduations. This very well made caliper is in excellent collector quality condition. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 80 - 160
158. A classic BOARD MEASURE CANE RULE that retains most of its original lacquer finish. The owner mark of one "S.B. Gray" has been tastefully stamped on this early tool. 100 - 200
159. A rare BLIND NAILING CHISEL GAUGE, No. 96, by STANLEY. The side of this early and uncommon Stanley offering is marked with the STANLEY name in large block letters. These tools were designed to accommodate a narrow chisel, which could then be used to lift a sliver of wood. A nail could then be set in the groove and the wood sliver glued back invisibly into place. These tools appear not to have been particularly popular. Examples are quite scarce. 100 - 200
160. A TWO-FOOT, THREE-FOLD FOLDING RULE WITH INTEGRAL LEVEL, No. 2062, by the Lufkin Rule Company, patented December 8, 1914. The center section of this rare three-fold rule is fitted with a level vial. A nice example of a most uncommon rule of unique configuration. 125 - 250
161. A COMBINATION FOLDING RULE, No. 863 L, by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This protractor/level/rule combination was apparently Lufkin's attempt to provide some level of innovation to the folding rule market, even as they copied nearly every offering being produced by market leader Stanley Rule & Level. The dearth of surviving examples indicates that they failed to catch on with the rule buying market, many of the inhabitants of which were busy abandoning traditional rules for tape measures and the "zig-zag" style just as Lufkin was entering the market. 100 - 200
162. A LIMITED EDITION PRECISION BLOCK PLANE, No. CT-8, part of a limited edition produced by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. This dovetailed sole block plane is fashioned from bronze, steel and rosewood with an attention to detail that has become so rare in modern tool making as to be virtually nonexistent. Serial numbered as No. 1384 of a Limited Edition, this tool was part of the "CT" tool series produced by Bridge City each year with the promise that the tools produced in that series "...were never to be made again." A masterfully executed hand plane that was designed to be used, but has never been employed for that purpose. This example is in absolutely perfect condition in its wooden presentation case with full, original documentation. 300 - 600
163. A rare "WOOD'S PATENT" "EVERLASTING" CHISEL by STANLEY, patented May 6, 1924. This rare patented 1/4" chisel employs a most unusual method for attaching the shaft to the handle. The original Wood Patent of 1905 employed a solid shaft from chisel tip to end. This was apparently designed to expedite the manufacturing process, although there is little evidence that it was manufactured in any great numbers. A rare Stanley chisel. 150 - 300
164. An ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German Silver, No. 40, by STANLEY. This square joint, fully bound rule has one tight crack in the ivory, but it is otherwise excellent. 100 - 200
165. An early DOUBLE END LOG MARKING HAMMER. This classic lumber tool imprints the letter "P" with either end. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 125 - 250
166. An EARLY STYLE SPRING LOCK CHUCK BIT BRACE fashioned from oak and having a brass ferrule. Twelve original pads are included with this classic early brace. 150 - 300
167. An early LOGGER'S SPRING BOARD obtained from the Pacific Northwest. These boards were wedged in a notch cut into an old growth tree to serve as a platform for an axeman felling the tree. The tree end is fitted with a metallic reinforcement that appears original to the tool. From the Mike Slasinski Collection. 100 - 200
168. TWO UNCOMMON FOLDING RULES, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a wide, six-inch No. 13 1/2 and a No. 3 fully bound caliper rule. The No. 13 1/2 has been marked with an owner imprint of one "F. L'Fiel". Both are otherwise in excellent condition. 100 - 200
169. A SKEW BLADE RABBET BLOCK PLANE, No. K 140, by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This most unusual "Keen Kutter" equivalent of Stanley's No. 140 skew blade block plane is complete and in original condition. From the Alvin Sellens Collection. 250 - 500
170. A 7" length SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 2, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is imprinted with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark on this clean example that retains much of its original decal on the handle. 150 - 300
171. A EIGHTEENTH CENTURY CONTINENTAL HAMMER having an elaborately turned head and in excellent collector quality condition. From the David Pierson Collection. 300 - 600
172. A most interesting and unusual PATENT LOCKING HANDLE DRAW KNIFE by Reliance, Youngstown, Ohio, patented May 23, 1907. This innovative variation on the folding drawknife theme employs an x-shaped handle fitting at the point of connection with the blade that will positively lock the handles at various 45 degree positions. The only example of this tool that we have seen or offered for sale. Rare. From the David Pierson Collection. 150 - 300
173. A COMBINATION LEVEL AND INCLINOMETER FOLDING RULE, No. 36, by Stephens & Company, Riverton, Connecticut. This special purpose tool has an integral level and bevel and was designed to perform myriad marking and measuring tasks. This early example is in excellent collector quality condition and clearly marked with both the maker name and the January 12, 1858 patent date. From the David Pierson Collection. 125 - 250
174. A FANCY BRASS COMPASS SOLE PLANE that appears to have been craftsman made. An interesting plane in excellent overall condition. 80 - 160
175. A rare and very well preserved HANDLE FOR A PANEL SIZE "PANTHER" SAW by Woodrough & Mc Parlin, Cincinnati, Ohio. This handle shows very little evidence of use and will serve as an upgrade for a saw with a damaged handle. 350 - 750
176. A PRECISION VERNIER ADJUST SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT, No. H-936 S, by the David White Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This precision tool which has a 4 1/2" needle and 12" scope is complete in its original box with original tripod. 500 - 1000
177. A LATER "BEDROCK" JOINTER PLANE, No. 607, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the "Sweetheart" trademark. Approximately 90% of the original black japan finish remains. Clean, sound and ready to use. 175 - 350
178. A "Jack of All Trades" EARLY PATENT COMBINATION TOOL patented by J.W. Currier of Newbury, Vermont on May 16, 1871. This monstrosity, which appears to incorporate within itself the function of nearly every tool that can be imagined, is in essentially new condition, retaining nearly all of its original black japan finish on the non-working faces, which were only polished. Extra Special. 350 - 750
179. A rare GRISWOLD PATENT ROLLING CUSPIDOR by the Griswold Manufacturing Company, Erie, Pennsylvania, patented July 15, 1884. One of the wheels at the base is missing, but the device is otherwise in excellent condition. A most interesting cast iron collectible and nothing to spit at. From the David Pierson Collection. 150 - 300
180. A rare and nearly new WOOD HANDLE ADJUSTABLE ALLIGATOR WRENCH by the Vandegrift Manufacturing Company, Shelbyville, Indiana. The mechanism for this tool was patented on January 6, 1891 by Theodore Vandegrift. One of a very few wood handled examples of this wrench that we have seen. 200 - 400
181. A COMBINATION FILLETSTER AND RABBET PLANE, No. W 78, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Fully 99% of the original black japan finish remains on this exceptionally clean example. Mint. 300 - 600
182. A SCREW LOCK ARM PLOW PLANE by M. Copeland, Warranted. This "tombstone" stop plane is boldly marked with the maker name and very nicely patinated. 60 - 120
183. A COMBINATION WRENCH AND BRACE by the Lowentraut Manufacturing Company, Newark, New Jersey. This multi-purpose brace was in "improvement" on the original 1877 patent and is cast with the designation "20th Century" to highlight its modernity. Nearly all of the original nickel plating remains on this extra clean example. From the E.E. (John) Clark Collection. 200 - 400
184. A CLASSIC FILE MAKER'S HAMMER having a hand forged head. The original handle on this early tool shows indentations from countless hours of use. 100 - 200
185. An ADVERTISING WANTAGE RULE by Kerby & Brother, New York. The rule is marked with advertising from the New York City partnership of Budde and Westerman. It is in nearly new condition. 125 - 250
186. A MASSIVE MILLWRIGHT'S PLUMB BOB having an extra wide body and very nicely patinated. 175 - 350
187. A NO. 4 1/2 EQUIVALENT HEAVY SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 3006, by Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This mahogany handle plane would have been produced for Winchester by hometown neighbor Sargent & Company. 175 - 350
188. A LATER "BEDROCK" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 603, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the "Pat. Apl. '92" o