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Indianapolis Fall International Catalogue Antique Tool Auction

Auctions: October 15 and October 16, 2010

Quality Dealer Sale: Friday, October 15, 2010 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm (During Preview)

Tailgate Sale: October 15 & 16, 2010

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Auction Listing for October 15 and October 16, 2010
Item: Description: Estimate: Photograph:
1. A STENCIL MAKER'S TOOL KIT including many brass stencils, brushes, and ink holders. For the photograph, we simply dumped the contents of the box onto the studio floor, when, mirabile dictu, appeared this arrangement. We take it as a sign from beyond that we are to continue our work of assisting widows and orphans to realize the greatest possible value from their antique tools. 50 - 100
2. A BRONZE CASTING OF A RABBET PLANE in unfinished condition. An inset maple handle has been attached, but the cap iron and frog were never drilled and tapped to hold an iron. A pretty plane that tells an unfinished story. 30 - 60
3. FOUR KNIFE THEMED COMBINATION TOOLS, most of foreign manufacture. All are in their original packaging, including one in a leather sleeve and three in original boxes. The entire Swiss Army wouldn't have a chance against one squad of U.S. Marines armed with such as these. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 60 - 120
4. A rare WORLD WAR I ERA SURGEON'S CHISEL by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Virtually all American companies produced materials for the war effort and Disston was no exception. This is the first of these that we have seen. It is in brand new, unused condition. 30 - 60
5. A rare DOUBLE BIT FELLING AXE by Stanley Tools. This uncommon ca. 1930's Stanley offering is marked with the "notched rectangle" trademark. The first we have offered for sale. 30 - 60
6. TWO EXTRA CLEAN CHISELS, both by STANLEY. Included in this grouping are an unused two-inch width No. 750 and a 1/2" width No. 40 "Everlasting" type. Both have some very light stains but are otherwise in brand new, unused condition. 60 - 120
7. Three metric and English style IVORY ZIG-ZAG FOLDING RULES. These "comparative" rules were likely produced in France or England. 60 - 120
8. A SPIRAL RATCHET SCREWDRIVER by S.F. Bowser & Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is marked with the designation "Patented" and incorporates the May 29, 1894 United States Patent of John J. Edwards of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Edwards assigned his patent to the Bowser brothers, Sylvanus and Allen of Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the time it was issued. A nice example. 60 - 120
9. 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. 35 - 75
10. TWO EXTRA CLEAN DRAW KNIVES including a Palmer folding handle type and a Sears, Roebuck & Company fixed handle type. Both are in brand new condition and the Sears example is in its original box. 50 - 100
11. A BOXWOOD & GERMAN SILVER ALIDAIDE LEVEL by Ste. Des Lunetiers, Paris, France. The full paper label explaining the uses of this well made tool is affixed to the underside; however, you would need to find someone who can translate the French before you would be able to use it. Ces artifices sont très compliqués et ne devraient pas être utilisés par les idiots qui ne comprennent pas la langue française! 35 - 75
12. A pair of WALNUT AND BONE "WINKING" STICKS. These were used for sighting along a board to determine the amount of "wind". A pair of bone inserts have been inlaid in one of the sticks to facilitate the aim of the user. 30 - 60
13. An uncommon PATENTED CAM-LOCK RULE ACCESSORY by the Rule Tool Company, Newark, New Jersey. This device, which is designed to lock on to a standard boxwood rule, was patented on October 1, 1907 by Robert Campbell of Elizabeth, New Jersey. It is fashioned from aluminum and brass and is in top collector quality condition. The Hall Process for smelting aluminum ore was not developed until the 1920's. The availability of this material at the time this tool was produced would have been very limited and expensive. 50 - 100
14. A ROSEWOOD HANDLE HAMMER, No. 5, by C.S. Osborne & Company, Newark, New Jersey. This classic "saddler's" hammer is in nearly new condition. The maker name and product number are forged in the shaft of this unused example. 50 - 100
15. A LIQUID FILLED PLUMB BOB, No. 790, by the Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island. This 3 1/2 ounce size example is in nearly new condition in its early wooden box. The box is sealed with the original cork stopper. 50 - 100
16. An early PATENT CORN HUSKER by Brinkerhoff and Son, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, patented February 21, 1882. The full, original nickel plating remains on this early patent corn harvesting accessory. 35 - 75
17. A Nineteenth Century COUNTRY STORE SHELF ITEM GRABBER by the Pederson Manufacturing Company, Connecticut. This spring-activated device is just the sort of thing you used to grab your brother by the neck in the market before your mother whacked you on the side of the head in a manner that would get her an interview with a Protective Services worker and some badly needed counseling today; but then only yielded a sore head and the end of some good old fashioned fun at your brother's expense-- All while the other store patrons looked upon her with approving nods and you with scornful contempt. 50 - 100
18. A SET OF THREE EXTRA CLEAN MORTISE CHISELS, all by the Union Hardware Company, Torrington, Connecticut. Included are 1/4", 1/2" and 1" sizes. All retain their original socket handles and are in brand new, unused condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 60 - 120
19. TWO SOLID EBONY MARKING GAUGES including a Marples slitting type and an unmarked mortise gauge. Both are in excellent condition and could be put directly to use. From the William Eviston Collection. 80 - 160
20. A LOT OF HAND MADE WOODWORKING TOOLS, all hand crafted by William W. Wensel. Included are braces, saws, a mallet, planes and a router plane. Each is marked with the maker's distinctive stamped imprint. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 100 - 200
21. TWO CORDAGE CALIPER RULES including an aluminum example advertising "Williamsport Standard Hoisting Rope", and a Rabone boxwood type. Both are in top collector quality condition. 60 - 120
22. A CLASSIC BULLNOSE BLOCK PLANE by I. Sorby, Sheffield, England. This well-preserved example retains its original rosewood wedge and full cutting iron marked with Sorby's "Jester" trademark logo. 50 - 100
23. SIX INTERESTING HAND TOOLS including a brass and rosewood bow drill, an Ellrich Patent screwdriver, a graver, a Fulton Patent marking gauge and a double end leather shave. 75 - 150
24. An early CAST IRON SPOON MOLD. This very well made two-section mold was used for casting pewter spoons. It is in excellent condition and could be put back in use if the purchaser so desired. 60 - 120
25. An early TINTYPE PHOTOGRAPH showing a farrier at work on a horseshoe at an anvil. A gold-colored foil case has protected this image of yesteryear throughout its long life. 60 - 120
26. THREE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by STANLEY. Included in this grouping are a No. 53 1/2 architect's rule, a half-bound No. 84 and a three-fold No. 66 1/2 marked with the Sweetheart trademark. All are in essentially unused condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 75 - 150
27. An "INVOLUTE" PATENT WRENCH by Tower & Lyon, New York, New York, patented October 30, 1900. This wrench is shown as No. 1 in the Schulz Book. It was patented by Maschil D. Converse of New York City. The patent description is a fascinating discussion of the physics of wrench leverage technology, which I despaired of reading after my fourth consecutive unplanned afternoon nap. Incidentally, in addition to this wrench, Maschil D. Converse also patented a quick-adjust nut wrench, saw handle, mitre box, two nail pullers, a screwdriver, auger bit, cork extractor, metallic plane and a plumb bob, just to name a few. 50 - 100
28. TWO NINETEENTH CENTURY TOOL CATALOGUES including one entitled "Hardware" by John Keim, Louisville, Ohio; a copy of "The Tool Monger" by Mongomery and Company, New York City. Both include a wide variety of engravings of Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century tools and hardware. 100 - 200
29. A STERLING SILVER FOLDING RULE, No. 2162. This rule, which is graduated in inches is marked with the designation "M.R. Hughes" and a hallmark "W" with a griffin figure. It is in top collector quality condition. 50 - 100
30. A HEAVY SOCKET CORNER CHISEL by the Bailey Sag Harbor Tool Company, Sag Harbor, New York. This pristine 1" size chisel is in brand new, unused condition. 50 - 100
31. FOUR NINETEENTH CENTURY ADVERTISING PAMPHLETS including brochures from the Stoddard Hay Rake, Acme Hay Harvester, Perkins Windmills, and the Ross Silage Company. All retain their original bright coloration and are in top collector quality condition. Some contain images from the days before farmers started complaining. 60 - 120
32. A finely crafted TONGUE & GROOVE MOLDING PLANE. This well made plane is marked with the maker initials "W.Z.B." From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 60 - 120
33. An example of the ROE'S PATENT PIPE CRIMPING TOOL as produced by L.L. Roe, Boston, Massachusetts under the terms of a patent issued June 21, 1886. 60 - 120
34. FIVE EXOTIC WOOD WOODWORKING PLANES including a boxwood ogee with bevel; a rosewood rabbet; an American chestnut rabbet; and two Mahogany routers. An interesting collection. 75 - 150
35. A "PERFECT HANDLE" "S" WRENCH by the H.D. Smith Company, Plantsville, Connecticut. This uncommon six-inch length example is marked "Patented" on the handle. It is in excellent collector quality condition. 60 - 120
36. A most interesting, early and unusual CAST IRON CIRCULAR DADO CUTTER. This clamp-on device is designed to cut a semicircular groove in 2 1/4" stock for some unknown purpose. The cutter is fitted with outside spurs to score the wood. The mechanism has a "ramp" feature on the outside guide that regulates the angle of entry of the cutter to the wood such that the finished groove will taper downward from that point until it reaches the maximum depth. Wanna be a hero at the next "whatsit" session? Buy this and bring it. 60 - 120
37. An EXTRA CLEAN TRANSITIONAL JACK PLANE, No. 026, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. The cutting iron has been boldly marked with Ohio's distinctive "World" logo. Fully 95% of the original lacquer and black japan finishes remain on this extra crisp example. 60 - 120
38. A JOHN W. PRESTON PATENT CORN HUSKER as produced by P.P.R.P., Buffalo, New York. The date of the July 30, 1878 Preston Patent is marked on the metallic part of this early corn collectible. It is fitted with its original leather strap and is in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
39. TWO EXTRA CLEAN LATER "VICTOR" TYPE PLANES, both by Stanley Tools. Both retain some 98% of their original grey and red japanning but have some minor tarnish on the machined faces. 80 - 160
40. THREE PRESSED BRASS SHOT HOLDERS for black powder. Each has either a hunting or military theme. Some of these may be very high quality reproductions. All are in excellent condition. 75 - 150
41. A FIFTIETH ANNIVARSARY COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION by Early American Industries Association. These extremely well made and highly detailed medallions were produced for the Early American Industries Association Fiftieth Anniversary in 1983. 50 - 100
42. A GENUINE "BOY SCOUT" HATCHET by Fayette R. Plumb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This well-preserved example retains its original canvas case and is boldly marked with both the Plumb name and the Boy Scout insignia. The Boy Scouts' adherence to traditional values has earned them the scorn of Washington elites and the respect of the vast majority of Americans. 35 - 75
43. An EARLY PATENT SAW SET as patented by William J. Boynton of Battle Creek, Michigan on November 25, 1873. This uncommon oversize saw set earns the "UC" rating for "uncommon" in the Friberg book on Patented American Sawsets". It is in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
44. THREE UNCOMMON BLOCK PLANES, all by Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Examples of the No. 81 double side rabbet; No. 2204 all-steel block; and No. 5206 all-steel low angle plane, all in excellent collector quality condition, are included in this grouping. 80 - 160
45. A CAST IRON BLOCK PLANE by the Metallic Plane Company, Auburn, New York. This early cast iron plane retains its original wooden wedge. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains on this example, which retains its "Excelsior" brand cutting iron. There is a very small chip from the edge of the sole, but the plane is otherwise excellent. Incidentally, "Excelsior", the motto of New York State, means "ever upward". Right. 60 - 120
46. TWO PAIRS OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDS including one pair showing the "Village Blacksmith" and another with a "Village Blacksmith" scene on one end and an image of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow on the other. 60 - 120
47. An early GRADUATED BLADE TRY SQUARE by Darling Brown & Sharpe, Providence, Rhode Island. This D.B. & S. square is in brand new condition in the Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company pasteboard box in which it was originally sold. An interesting machinist's tool that illustrates the transition from old producer to new. 80 - 160
48. A SHOWY CARRIAGE MAKERS "T" RABBET PLANE. This plane is fashioned from laminated brass and rosewood and has a machined cast iron sole. A pretty plane. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 90 - 180
49. TWO EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY TOOL CATALOGUES, both by Charles Strelinger & Company of Detroit, Michigan. A book featuring Machinery and Supplies and another of Wood Workers Tools are included in this grouping. If you have not perused the Strelinger catalogues, we encourage you to do so as they are filled with informative and highly opinionated commentary that is laced with a bit of humor. Sounds familiar. 35 - 75
50. A SOLID BOXWOOD MITRE PLANE having a nicely contrasting walnut wedge. This pristine plane retains its original James Cam cutting iron and is in nearly new condition. 125 - 250
51. FOUR UNCOMMON SMALL HEXAGONAL LEVELS including a Goodell-Pratt example in the 3 1/2" size; a C.E. Jennings 3" example; a C.F. Richardson 3 1/2" level; and a 3" advertising level from the U.S. Metal and Manufacturing Company that is marked with the designation "On the Level". All are in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
52. A COLLECTION OF BONE NEEDLEWORK TOOLS all have been nicely turned and some have crochet hook type tips. Many assorted forms, all of early manufacture, are included in this grouping. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
53. A rare SIX-INCH SIZE CAST IRON PLUMB AND LEVEL by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. This clean and sound example has been nicely rejapanned by a previous owner and appears nearly new. 125 - 250
54. FOUR SMALL IVORY RULES including an advertising taper gauge and architect's scales. One of the architects' rules has advertising for "Siegwart Floors". All are in top collector quality condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 60 - 120
55. TWO EXTRA CLEAN ENGLISH MARKING GAUGES including an unmarked type having an ebony head and a solid brass stem and a Wm. Marples & Sons example fashioned from Macassar Ebony and brass. Both have screw lock heads. 125 - 250
56. A SIXTEEN-OUNCH "RETRACTA BOB PLUMB BOB, No. 416, by C.L. Berger. This spring tip bob is in brand new condition in its original protective cylindrical box. 80 - 160
57. A CLASSIC ENGLISH BULLNOSE PLANE having a gunmetal body, rosewood wedge an annealed steel sole. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
58. A PATENT "HINGE" MARKING GAUGE by W.H. Gelbaugh, Denver, Colorado. This specialized marking gauge was patented by Gelbaugh on February 2, 1904. It is clean, complete and clearly marked with the maker name and patent information. 60 - 120
59. An uncommon flat body DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE SPOKE SHAVE, No. 152, by STANLEY. Unlike its much more popular cousin, the gull-wing No. 151 the No. 152 has virtually no sweep to the handles. This example is in top condition, retaining some 99% of its original black japan finish. 75 - 150
60. A COLLECTION OF EIGHT TOOL RELATED CHARMS. Included in this group are a shovel, knife, trowel, saw, wrench, hammer, hatchet and anvil. If you have it in mind to be the "Belle of the Tool Ball", these will move you well on your way toward that end. Your secret is safe with us. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 60 - 120
61. TWO EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING PLANES, both by Stanley Tools. Included in this grouping are a No. 92 cabinetmaker's rabbet marked "Made in U.S.A." and a No. 90 bullnose rabbet of English manufacture. Both are in top working order and retain all of their original shiny nickel plating. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
62. A PATENT STAMP FOR A "HORSE DETATCHER" by Walter L. and Philip M. Mitzel, Felton, Pennsylvania, patented April 5 1887. For those of you keeping score at home, a "horse detacher" is an attachment for a singletree. 60 - 120
63. A SET OF FOUR RADIUS TYPE PLANES, all having one interchangeable wedge and iron. These specialized planes were designed for use by a cooper, where the sweep of the radius could be altered simply by changing plane bodies. 80 - 160
64. A rare "TIGER WALNUT" SMOOTHING PLANE having a rear steel strike and a W. Butcher cutting iron. This early plane has a dramatically striped grain pattern. 80 - 160
65. An APPLEWOOD GRECIAN OVOLO MOLDING PLANE by T.J. McMaster and Company, Auburn, New York. It is marked with the owner imprint "N. Ayers" and is very nicely patinated. 80 - 160
66. A MASSIVE CAST IRON MORTAR AND PESTLE in clean and sound condition. It looks to date from ca. 1850. 80 - 160
67. A clean and usable UNHANDLED WEDGE ARM PLOW PLANE by P.E. Parkes, Warranted. Included with the planes is a set of seven I. Sorby cutting irons. 75 - 150
68. An EARLY FORGED COOPER'S ADZE of distinctive form. This interesting adze has an exceptionally long, sweeping blade. It has been boldly struck with the maker imprint of B. Benson, for whom we can locate no documentation. 60 - 120
69. An unusual IRON BODY PLOW PLANE fitted having a threaded iron arm and a wooden fence. Included with the plane are five original cutting irons. This plane is almost certainly of European origin. 90 - 180
70. A BOX OF METRIC/ENGLISH FOLDING RULES, all by I. & D. Smallwood, Birmingham, England. All are graduated on both faces and the edges. Nine rules, all in new condition, are included in the box. 60 - 120
71. AN UNUSED CARPENTERS PENCIL by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. The pencil is grey with red trim and is marked "1915" in gold lettering on the face. A rare Winchester collectible in unused condition. 80 - 160
72. A SET OF EIGHT BEECH HANDLE CABINET MAKERS SCREWDRIVERS, all by W.H. Clay, Sheffield, England. Finding a full set of these English classics in this condition has become increasingly difficult. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 100 - 200
73. A U.S. NAVY BUREAU OF SHIPS SEXTANT by the Bendix Aviation Corporation. This "Mark II" pattern sextant is in new condition in its original fitted wooden case. 100 - 200
74. THREE ENGLISH BRASS BACK HAND SAWS including examples by Drabble & Sanderson in the 14" length; another 14" blade example by Robt. Sorby; and an eight-inch open handle type by Rutter. All are in excellent working order. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
75. AN EARLY CAST IRON BLOCK PLANE by L.L. Davis that is not marked with the maker name. Fully 80% of the original black japan finish remains on this clean example, which has only a minor throat chip to note as an "apology". 100 - 200
76. An EARLY PAIR OF "LEG" CALIPERS having a rounded circular joint and very well made. From the Eric Olson Collection. 80 - 160
77. THREE PAIRS OF DECORATIVE CALIPERS, all very nicely hand filed. One has a brass central joint. 100 - 200
78. A SET OF BOXWOOD "MARQUOIS" RULES by Cary, London, England. These were used for training military engineers and were a requirement for all entering students at British military institutions. This example is in its original mahogany case. The designation "F.J.C. Wyatt" is marked on the case and on two of the rules. Major F. J. C. Wyatt, O.B.E., M.C. Royal Engineers served as Organizer and Controller of Camouflage for the British Expeditionary Force in France between 1916 and 1918 and continued to serve in the British army after the war. One of the rules is marked "H.C. Hawtrey". This is likely the same H.C. Hawtrey who won the five mile race in the 1906 Olympics representing the London Athletic Club. We suspect that Wyatt may have acquired the rules from Hawtrey, who went on to other pursuits while Wyatt pursued his military vocation. A great set of rules having a history all their own. 100 - 200
79. A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of boxwood and brass, No. 69, by STANLEY. This round joint, unbound rule is in top collector quality condition. Maker marked examples of the No. 69 are scarce indeed, especially in this condition. 60 - 120
80. An EXTRA THICK BOXWOOD FOLDING RULE by Edward Preston & Sons, Birmingham, England. This most interesting and unusual rule is half again as thick as a standard boxwood rule. The date "1916" imprinted on the face indicates that it was likely produced for military use. 75 - 150
81. A PATENT SCREW HOLDING SCREWDRIVER by C.A. Mann & Company, Buffalo, New York, patented May 16, 1898. The accompanying instruction sheet proclaims that "Any Lady Can Use It" and shows a frustrated man attempting to use a standard screwdriver while a finely coiffed and dressed "Gay Nineties" lady effortlessly uses the Mann Patent. This example must certainly have been used by a lady as it is in nearly new condition. 60 - 120
82. A "DUNHAM'S COCOANUT" tool handle. Most likely produced for this company by John S. Fray & Company, this interesting Nineteenth Century tool has advertising for the company imprinted on the nickel-plated ferrule. This company was apparently one of the very first to employ "modern" marketing methods. Dunhams produced trading cards in the 1890's and a four-story dollhouse that is highly collectible today. The tool handle is complete with six original tools and in nearly new condition. 60 - 120
83. A HARDWARE STORE ADVERTISING SIGN by the Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Fully 98% of the original paint remains on this "Diamond Edge" painted metal sign. In addition to the D.E. advertising, it is imprinted with the name of Glessner Hardware & Lumber of Eldena, Illinois. 75 - 150
84. THREE PAPER ADVERTISEMENT CUTOUTS, all by E.C. Atkins and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. These extremely delicate ca. 1915 advertising items are in essentially unused condition and have great original color. 60 - 120
85. FIVE SPECIAL PURPOSE GOLF IRONS including examples fashioned from Beryllium and stainless steel. One is faced with a series of factory drilled holes to provide improved gripping power. Makers include Baylis, William Gibson, and Ralph Thomas. 100 - 200
86. A HANDLED PUMP LOG PLANE by A. Howland and Company, Auburn, New York. This very little used plane has what appears to be a user-applied fence. 80 - 160
87. An OUTBOARD MOTOR OIL ADVERTISING THERMOMETER by the D-X Sunray Oil Company. This well-preserved "filling station" item features a "speedboat" logo. It is in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
88. A rare MAPLE HEAD MARKING GAUGE by the Sandusky Tool Company. These serrated scribe gauges were never marked with the maker name, but they are identical to those offered in the Sandusky catalogues. This example is in clean and sound condition. 80 - 160
89. An extra clean DADO MOLDING PLANE by Z.J. McMaster, Sing Sing, New York. Zalman J. McMaster contracted with New York State to produce molding planes using prison convict labor, both at Auburn Prison in Upstate New York and a Sing Sing Prison, near Ossining, New York on the Hudson River. The Sing Sing marked planes are among the least common of all McMaster planes. This dado is plane bearing the "Z.J./Sing Sing" imprint is in top collector quality condition and has been boldly struck. 80 - 160
90. A PAIR OF EIGHTEENTH CENTURY IRON SUGAR TONGS having a spring locking handle. They are in excellent working order. 80 - 160
91. A most UNUSUAL MAKER MARKED "NO. 2" SIZE SMOOTHING PLANE. The cutting iron on this plane is marked "New York Guarantee: Warranted to Please or Your Money Back". We suspect that these planes were fitted up for sale by one of the many tool "jobbers" operating at the beginning of the Twentieth Century and produced for them by one of the major planemakers. The first example of this uncommon "No. 2" plane that we have seen. Rare. 125 - 250
92. A GROUP OF FOURTEEN OHIO MAKER HOLLOW & ROUND MOLDING PLANES, all boldly struck with the maker name. Makers include Lang, D.N. Garrison, P. Hayden, J. & C. Smith, Gere, Abbot & Company, etc. Some unusual maker marks are included in this selection. 100 - 200
93. A SET OF EIGHT PLOW PLANE CUTTING IRONS, all by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. All are marked with the early style "arch" imprint and all are in excellent working condition. Just the thing to complement your center wheel plow plane. From the William Eviston Collection. 90 - 180
94. TWO ROSEWOOD BODY SPOKE SHAVES, both by C.S. Osborne and Company, Newark, New Jersey. Included are examples having 2" and 2 1/2" width cutting irons. Both are in excellent condition and could be put directly to use if the purchaser so chooses. 100 - 200
95. A rare DOUBLE POPCORN CORN SHELLER by the Gary Specialty Company, Gary, Indiana. This multi-purpose sheller has accommodations for both medium and small sizes. It is marked with the designation "Pat. Appl'd. for" as well as the maker name and working location. 100 - 200
96. A SQUIRREL TAIL BLOCK PLANE, No. 100, by STANLEY. This "Sweetheart" era trademark plane is in nearly new condition in its original pasteboard box with full, original paper label. Extra nice. 100 - 200
97. A STEEP QUIRK OVOLO WITH SQUARE MOLDING PLANE by J. Creagh, Cincinnati, Ohio. Creagh worked from 1834 to 1840 using this imprint. It is in superb collector quality condition. 100 - 200
98. A COMBINATION RABBET & PLOW PLANE, No. 044, by the Record Tool Works, Sheffield, England. This example is complete with eight original cutters in new condition in its original box. 75 - 150
99. A "BUILDER'S TOOL" COMBINATION SQUARE, No. 439, by the L.S. Starrett Company, Athol, Massachusetts. This absolutely perfect example retains its original 18" rule and is ready to be put directly to use. Nice. 125 - 250
100. TWO UNCOMMON DRAW KNIVES including a G.W. Bradley double coach maker's type and an unmarked 4" wide groove hollowing type most likely used in wagon building. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
101. A PATENT ADJUSTABLE JOINTER GAUGE, No. 386, by STANLEY. Nearly all of the original nickel plating remains on this example which has a turned rosewood handle and is marked with the April 1, 1913 patent date. 90 - 180
102. FIVE HIGH GIZMOCITY DEVICES including several that are marked with patent dates. Included are a slide caliper, gilding wheel, "Climax" patent wire stripper, and a nickel plated spring loaded device of unknown original intended function. 80 - 160
103. A LOT OF WOOD SHAFT GOLF CLUBS, all by MacGregor, Dayton, Ohio. Both left and right hand types including "The Popular", "Pro Iron", "Edgemont" and other brand names. 100 - 200
104. A rare CAST IRON HOOP NOTCHER. Designed for bench mounting in a cooper's shop, these were used for forming hoops to secure dry storage barrels. This example is in excellent working condition and could be put to use if necessary. 100 - 200
105. An example of THE CONANT "TAIL-STILL" as produced by Frank Conant of Townsend Harbour, Massachusetts. Designed to hold the tail of a cow in place while the animal was providing milk, we have seen a number of variations on this theme. This example is in new condition in its original pasteboard sleeve. There is no longer any need to suffer the insult of tail swishing while undergoing the injury of hand milking, thanks to Frank Conant's contribution to civilization. 100 - 200
106. THREE EBONY COACH MAKERS MOLDING PLANES including complex, quarter round and cove profile types. All are in excellent condition. From the George Gouldburn Collection. 80 - 160
107. An unusual ONE-FOOT IVORY FOLDING RULE having both Metric and English graduations. The reverse side of the rule is decorated with engravings of various types of fish. From the John Meneely Collection. 80 - 160
108. A rare MAKER IMPRINTED DADO MOLDING PLANE by L. and C.H. Bull, Quincy, Illinois. This company is reported to have been in business between 1845 and 1861. The mark earns four stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. 100 - 200
109. A TWENTY-SIX INCH LENGTH ETCHED "VICTORY" SAW, No. D 15, by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This pristine rosewood handle saw is etched with the designation "Lightweight" as well as the distinctive eagle that characterized these saws. 75 - 150
110. A MASSIVE LIGNUM HEAD SHIP RIGGER'S MALLET having a tubular brass shaft. A rare nautical tool in top collector quality condition. The head is turned from a piece divided between heartwood and sapwood. 100 - 200
111. A SOLID ROSEWOOD FRET SAW by the Sorrento Wood Carving Company. This distinctive saw is not marked with the maker name, but the form is unmistakable. The Brazilian Rosewood frame has a most appealing dark grain pattern. Some 90% of the original finish remain on this well preserved example. 100 - 200
112. A showy VIOLIN MAKERS COMPASS SOLE PLANE fitted with a wedge fashioned from the antler of a deer or elk. 100 - 200
113. An early MAHOGANY SPIRIT LEVEL having an unusual brass faced plumb vial. There are no maker markings on this early and distinctive spirit level. 100 - 200
114. TWO EXTRA CLEAN ARCHIMEDIAN DRILLS including examples of the Reid Patent and a driver type drill by the Goodell-Pratt Company. Both are in top collector quality condition. 90 - 180
115. An early IVORY HANDLE PEN KNIFE having four blades. The sides are etched with English and Metric scales. From the John Meneely Collection. 80 - 160
116. A TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 88, by STANLEY. This rule is not marked with the Stanley name, but has the distinctive pentagonal pin securing the joint. It has some very minor medium yellowing and is otherwise in excellent condition. 100 - 200
117. An unusual STEEL ADVERTISING RULE by the the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Produced for the Cleveland Rolling Mill Company, the rounded end of this substantial rule has metal thickness gauges and the face is graduated with inch scales as well as the company name. The first example of this Lufkin rarity that we have encountered. 75 - 150
118. An early HAND FORGED CARPENTERS SLICK by Daniel Holmes, Stockbridge, New York. Holmes is reported as having working in this Upstate New York community ca. 1850. This example, which has the slightly widening taper to the blade characteristic of early slicks is in excellent condition and clearly marked with the maker name. The "History of Madison County (New York)" notes that Holmes operated a former scythe factory making axes and other edge tools until 1850, when he relocated to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. The Thirty-Ninth Annual Report of the Wisconsin Dairymen's Association, dated 1911, contains an article on the "History of Dairying in Wisconsin", which notes that Holmes operated the first cheese factory in Fort Atkinson. 80 - 160
119. A SOLID BOXWOOD PLOW PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts, No. 104, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. This well preserved plow is in extra crisp and clean condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 250 - 500
120. A QUICK ADJUST NUT WRENCH by the Wright Wrench Forging Company, patented March 15, 1904. The "Wright" quick-adjust wrench had a practical design and was very well-made. Pushing on the back of the lower jaw depresses a spring that unlocks the jaw so it can slide freely into place. This was the smallest size offered. It is in brand new, unused condition. Choice. 100 - 200
121. A rare and very well preserved QUICK ADJUST NUT WRENCH by the Athol Machine Company, Athol, Massachusetts. This examples of Lowe's Patent of June 8, 1880 was first manufactured by the Standard Tool Company of Athol and continued under the Athol Machine Company. It is designated in the Schulz book as No. 526 (a). 100 - 200
122. A WORKING SET OF SIX HORN TYPE PLANES including toothing, scrub and smoothing types. All are in nearly new condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 100 - 200
123. An EARLY PATENT CARPET STRETCHER as patented by Oscar L. Sprague, Andover, Ohio on September 8, 1885. This oversize cast iron device would have been easily damaged and the survival of this intact example, which has the patent date cast into the semicircular arch of the frame, is a virtual miracle. A rare carpet stretcher in excellent collector quality condition. 200 - 400
124. A nearly perfectly preserved example of TUMULLA'S PATENT COMBINATION WRENCH by Champion. This uncommon case hardened wrench was patented on March 15, 1921 by Paul J. Tumulla of Chicago, Illinois. It is shown in the Schulz book as No. 662. A nice example of a well made and thoroughly useless wrench. 80 - 160
125. A NINETEENTH CENTURY CHILD'S EBONY HANDLE CANE this "rich kid's" accessory has a gold plated head embossed with a fancy pattern. It is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
126. TWO NINETEENTH CENTURY MINIATURE WRENCHES, both fully functional and identical to full size wrenches. One has an ebony handle and the other an IVORY handle. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 125 - 250
127. A rare NINETEENTH CENTURY COMBINATION QUILL KNIFE AND QUILL CUTTER by Rodgers, Cutlers to Her Majesty, Sheffield, England. The brass fitting on this end of this ca. 1840's ebony knife is for clipping the end of a goose quill to form an ink pen. Both the clipper head and the blade are marked with the maker name and the distinctive star and Maltese cross hallmarks used by this respected Sheffield cutler. This Nineteenth Century curiosity is in essentially unused condition, retaining nearly all of its original finishes. Perfect. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 175 - 350
128. A rare TWENTY-ONE INCH LENGTH "PERFECT HANDLE" MONKEY WRENCH by the H.D. Smith Company, Plantsville, Connecticut. This wrench was patented on October 30, 1900 by Amos Shepard of Plantsville, Connecticut. 0 - 0
129. TWO EARLY ARMOURERS BRACES including one bearing the owner imprint "H.G. Pearson" and a two-pole cagehead type. 80 - 160
130. A CLASSIC CABINET MAKERS MITRE VISE crafted from mahogany, walnut, oak and brass. It is in top condition and could be put directly to work. 90 - 180
131. A THREE-INCH BLADE CARPENTER'S SLICK by Buck Brothers, Millbury, Massachusetts. This well preserved edge tool has a nicely turned handle and is in excellent working condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 90 - 180
132. A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and brass by John Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England. This extra clean rule is bright white and has extra tight joints. It is in much the same condition as it was the day it left the factory. Extra nice. From the John Meneely Collection. 100 - 200
133. FIVE EXTRA CLEAN MARKING GAUGES, all by STANLEY. Included are examples of the No. 61; No. 65; No. 68; No. 72 and a No. 1291 Defiance gauge. All are in top collector quality condition. From the Neil Stoll Collection. 100 - 200
134. TWO EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, both by STANLEY. Included a No. 42 shipwrights double blade bevel and a No. 18 school rule. Both are marked with the "Sweetheart" era trademark and both are in nearly new condition. 100 - 200
135. A pair of AYVAD'S PATENT WATER WINGS as patented by Hachig Ayvad, Hoboken, New Jersey and manufactured by the Ayvad Manufacturing Company of Hoboken. Ayvad is known to tool collectors as the patentee of a triple claw hammer. This swimming aid device was patented on July 5, 1927. It is in nearly new condition and illustrated with a ca. 1920's man and woman wearing dresses and swimming suits of the period. 35 - 75
136. A MASSIVE HANDLED OGEE CROWN MOLDING PLANE, No. 50, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio having a 3" cutting iron. This oversize plane is in excellent collector quality condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 250 - 500
137. An early PATENT BIT BRACE by William Tucker, Blackstone, Massachusetts, patented March 22, 1859. This uncommon brace has a distinctive screw lock chuck mechanism that was the subject of the patent. From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200
138. TWO INTERESTING HAND DRILLS including a reciprocating archimedian drill and a fancy medical type. 125 - 250
139. A classic PANEL RAISING PLANE by J. Starr, N. Lisbon, Ohio. This uncommon maker marked plane has been boldly struck with the imprint of this uncommon Ohio maker. This example is marked with the "A" designated imprint, which rates three stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. From the William Eviston Collection. 150 - 300
140. An UNHANDLED BEECH PLOW PLANE by Collins, Ravenna, Ohio. This well made plane has three boxwood wedges and four brass tips. A pretty plane made in the English style by an American maker. 120 - 240
141. An early PIANO MAKER'S WOODEN BRACE including five original pods. This spring lock type chuck brace is fashioned from beech and ornamented with a turned head of Turkish Boxwood. 120 - 240
142. A ROSEWOOD SIGHTING LEVEL having a brass top by John Rabone and Sons, Birmingham, England. This well preserved level has a distinctive cast brass end mounted plumb vial. It is in clean and sound condition and clearly marked with the maker name. 80 - 160
143. A LOT OF MODERN MAKER POCKET KNIVES including examples by Winchester, Case, Camillus, Bosch, etc. Types include rigging, defense, electrician, etc. 100 - 200
144. FOUR CLEAN COLLECTIBLE SAWS including bow, frame and pad types. 60 - 120
145. A 1923 "FOUR SQUARE" CATALOGUE by Stanley Tools. Also included is a "Four Square" promotional broadside showing the thirty-two recently introduced tools from the Four Square line. Both are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
146. A SEVEN AND ONE-HALF INCH LENGTH SMOOTHING METALLIC PLANE, No. 2, by the Union Manufacturing Company, New Britain, Connecticut. Fully 80% of the original black japan finish remains on this mahogany handle plane from Stanley's cross-town competitor. 200 - 400
147. An example of STOWELL'S PATENT ELECTRIC SCREWDRIVER, No. 1021, by STANLEY. This uncommon Stanley tool was patented on May 16, 1939. In all likelihood, a single production run was made as the company shortly thereafter switched over to war production. A rare Stanley tool in excellent collector quality condition. 175 - 350
148. A ONE-FOOT, TWO-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 45, by E.P. Johnson Rule Manufacturing Company. Most examples of the Johnson Patent rule, produced under a 1907 patent, are in the 6 inch length. Examples of this, the one-foot size are not often found, especially in this kind of condition. Nearly new. 120 - 240
149. A WOOD HANDLED "SPORT" BRAND FIXED BLADE KNIFE having a four-inch length blade by W.L. Marble, Gladstone, Michigan. This nearly new example retains its original sheath and is in nearly new condition. 60 - 120
150. An UNUSED 7" LENGTH CAST IRON FILIGREE INCLINOMETER LEVEL, patented September 17, 1867. The body of this absolutely perfect example is marked with the name of the Davis Level and Tool Company, Springfield, Massachusetts. Fully 99% of the original finishes remain on all surfaces. Extra nice. 350 - 750
151. A SKEW BLADE BLOCK PLANE, No. 07, by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. This removable side plane was produced as part of the Millers Falls effort to match Stanley plane for plane in models offered. Unfortunately this undertaking happened at the time of the onset of the Roosevelt Depression and the advent of electric tools. A very well made plane in nearly perfectly preserved condition. 100 - 200
152. A CAST IRON RABBET PLANE, No. 192, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is imprinted with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark. It is in new condition in its original pasteboard box. 100 - 200
153. An AUTOMOTIVE MUD GUARD CLEANER, No. 190, by Geo. F. Atwood, Brockton, Massachusetts. There may have been more ludicrously specialized tools offered, but this "Mud Guard Cleaner" ranks in the upper echelon of those devices on style alone. Fully nickel plated and fitted with a brass hose junction, it appears that the original owner found no compelling reason to gear up and clean his mud guards. New and in the original box. A great automotive tool collectible. 50 - 100
154. A ROSEWOOD INFILL TRY SQUARE, No. 1, by STANLEY. This essentially unused early example is marked with the "arch" trademark. Some 99% of the original lacquer finish remains on the rosewood infill and the tool is as crisp and sharp as the day it was made. Nice. 75 - 150
155. A rare SOLID STEEL TOOL HANDLE, No. 600, by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. This well preserved example is marked on the top of the handle cap with the product number and maker name. Complete with the full complement of eight original tools. 80 - 160
156. An example of KLEMM'S PATENT WAGON WRENCH, No. 1, by the International Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Illinois, patented December 12, 1905. This uncommon smallest size example has the maker name and the patent date marked on the semicircular cast iron lever that facilitates the adjustment of the width of the jaws. 125 - 250
157. A MASSIVE 3/4" WIDTH MILLWRIGHT'S CHISEL by G.G. Granger, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Measuring a full 18 1/2" from socket to tip, this chisel would have been used for cutting extra large mortises. It is in nearly new condition and clearly marked with the maker name and working location. We can find no reference to this obscure maker anywhere in the reference literature. 100 - 200
158. THREE IVORY NAUTICAL RULES including a twelve inch scale rule by Halden; a two-fold "sector" rule; and a parallel rule. The latter two would have been included in a navigator's case for use in determining the course of a ship. All are in top collector quality condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 100 - 200
159. THREE EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURY BARLEY HOOKS including examples marked with the maker imprints of I. Christ, H. Wetzel and G. Aldind. All are in excellent collector quality condition. Christ is known to have worked in Southeastern, Pennsylvania as part of a multi-generation family of edge tool makers. 80 - 160
160. A scarce POCKET GUN CLEANING KIT, No. 99, by W.l. Marble, Gladstone, Michigan. This kit was designed for working with a .22 caliber pistol. It is in essentially unused condition, retaining some 99% of the original nickel plating on its brass case. 150 - 300
161. TWO COMBINATION TOOL WRENCHES including a French knife and wrench combination by A. Feist and another French example marked "Seaboard" that incorporates pliers and a knife into a single tool. These publications will no longer be a forum for the gratuitous insult of the proud people of France. Incidentally, these tools meet the specifications of the Third Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War and could be retained by soldiers in captivity. 100 - 200
162. THREE UNCOMMON MARKING GAUGES, all by Stanley. Included in this grouping are a cast iron Traut's Patent, a No. 197 single stem rosewood head gauge and a No. 67 sliding body mortise gauge. All are in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
163. A BAKELITE HANDLE HAND SAW, No. D-95, by Henry Disston and Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This pristine example retains nearly all of its original etching and looks never to have been used for the purpose for which it was produced. 100 - 200
164. An ORIGINAL PATENT CERTIFICATE for an auger handle issued to Samuel W. Hemenway of Lansing, Iowa. This Patent Certificate is dated May 20, 1873 and includes the original envelope in which it was mailed to the Patentee. The auger handle shown in the Patent is one that we have yet to encounter. Unique. 100 - 200
165. A CLASSIC EUROPEAN TRYING PLANE having a carved and decorated body that incorporates the year "1922". Only some minor worm damage detracts from this oversize European classic. 100 - 200
166. A rare CAST IRON "SCRUB" PLANE, No. 040, by the Ohio Tool Company, Auburn, New York. This beech handle plane is marked on the trademark with the Ohio Tool Company's "World" trademark. Some 80% of the original black japan finish remains. 120 - 240
167. An early MAHOGANY LEVEL by Disston and Morss, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This uncommon early level has elaborately embossed side plates plates adjacent to the main vial. It is in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
168. An example of the KETCHUM'S PATENT SPIRIT LEVEL VIAL as produced by the Rooman Manufacturing Company, Cleveland, Ohio, patented August 8, 1905. This laminated body level is fitted with the invention of Robert H. Ketchum of Detroit, Michigan. 100 - 200
169. A rare CINCINNATI MAKER CORNER CHISEL having an extra bold imprint by J.F. Fowler and A. Cunningham, Cincinnatti, Ohio. This very nicely patinated chisel date froms from the 1850's partnership of these Cincinnati artisans. Both were listed on Lock Street in 1851, Fowler as an edge tool maker and Cunningham as a grinder. The first example of this mark that we have seen. 80 - 160
170. A rare HORN TYPE "SCRUB" PLANE, No. 08, by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. This European style plane was likely produced in response to demand from European trained craftsmen who had emigrated to the United States. It is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
171. A FENCED PANEL RAISING MOLDING PLANE by Casey Kitchell and Company, Auburn, New York. This "fielding" type plane has some minor tote chips but is otherwise in excellent condition and thoroughly usable. 100 - 200
172. A ROSEWOOD PLUMB AND LEVEL, No. 10, by Stratton Brothers. This uncommon long body example of Stratton's narrow, brass bound No. 10 is in excellent collector quality condition. 150 - 300
173. An example of "THE HUNTLY" GOLF PUTTER by Abercrombie and Fitch, New York, New York, patented August 26, 1924. This early mallet head putter is clearly marked with the imprint of this respected New York City sporting goods supplier. The patent applies to the shaping of the laminated wooden handle. 200 - 400
174. A THREE-INCH WIDTH CARPENTERS SLICK by L. and I.J. White, Buffalo, New York. This well made oversize edge tool retains its original turned handle and is in excellent working condition. 100 - 200
175. A classic NINETEENTH CENTURY MACHINISTS TOOL CHEST fashioned from oak. This three-drawer chest has a a slide drawer in the top and retains its original key. 200 - 400
176. A RARE AMERICAN MADE WOODEN BRACE by Wilson & Hoch, Cincinnati, Ohio. This partnership is reported to have existed ca. 1863 only. This brace may somehow be associated with the braces made by C.G. Siewers, also of Cincinnati, who produced carpenters' tools, including wooden braces, for a period beginning in the 1830's and ending ca. 1866, at which time he relocated to nearby Newport, Kentucky. The only brace bearing this imprint of which we are aware. Rare. 300 - 600
177. An early IVORY HANDLE CORKSCREW by Lund, Maker, Cornhill, London, England. This elaborate screw employs a keyed gear mechanism to insert the screw into the cork. It is fitted with a brush to remove any sediment deposited as part of the fermentation process. Viewing this device brought to mind memories of a friend who worked as a tour guide in one of the local wineries during summer breaks from college. At the end of the tour, guests were seated in a great hall for a tasting. Arrayed on the wall behind the guide, whose purpose it was to direct the tasting, was an extensive display of the corkscrews used to open wine and champagne bottles. Many of these knives were equipped with brushes to remove the sediment from the neck of the bottle. It would invariably happen that one of the tourists would ask my friend why the corkscrews were equipped with brushes. He would smile, utter a reassuring "good question!" to the guest, and then launch into a well-rehearsed dissertation about how it was necessary for wine to "breathe" after being decanted. Fair enough. The story then continued that it had been discovered that the appropriate time for this aeration to take place had been determined to be roughly equal to the time it took a man to shave in Nineteenth Century America. The brush, he would recount, with a completely straight face, was there so that the man could lather up and attend to personal grooming while waiting for the wine to be ready to serve. The sandal and Bermuda-clad guests would make note of this most interesting fact and depart, content that they were somewhat wiser about the ways and workings of olden times. Who knows to what extent the "facts" shared during the wine tasting were recounted as the Gospel Truth in a geometric progression of ignorance that likely continues today. The point of all this is, from the perspective of the student of antique devices, to accept information tentatively, and verify whenever possible. Know-it-all's usually don't. A most interesting and very well made corkscrew. 100 - 200
178. A CAST BRONZE IRISH PATTERN PLANE having a mahogany wedge. The cutting iron appears to be a later addition to this pretty plane. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 125 - 250
179. A very nicely made ENGLISH CARPENTER'S TOOL CHEST that retains its original tools inside the top of the chest. Included are a pair of brass back saws by William Marples & Sons; a combination square by Starrett, bevels etc. The tools that once occupied the multiple sliding trays have apparently been dispersed. A great chest fitted with exceptionally clean and usable tools. 250 - 500
180. A PATENT JOINTER PLANE, X No. 7, by the Union Manufacturing Company, New Britain, Connecticut, patented December 8, 1903. Fully 80% of the original black japan finish remains on this example of the plane adjustment patent issued to John W. Carleton and George E. Trask of New Britain, Connecticut. 80 - 160
181. A rare and very well preserved AMERICAN MADE VIOLIN by Joel B. Swett, Rochester, New York. Swett is reported to have produced violins in Rochester between 1890 and 1915, working nearly until the time of his death in 1916. Swett was born in 1841 and served in the Civil War in the Eighth New York Infantry and was later a newspaper editor and became owner and publisher of "The Register". The violin is in a fitted case and includes two bows. We have used it to play portions of "Turkey in the Straw" and pronounce it to be of Stradivarius quality. The instrument retains its original paper label on the inside where it is marked in pen, "No. 419/1909". 175 - 350
182. An UNUSUAL FORM "LEG" CALIPER having very skinny legs. This caliper appears to be of Nineteenth Century origin and the legs of this caliper are much different than the "piano leg" examples of this genre that were the norm. 100 - 200
183. An "INDIAN CHIEF" FIRE FIGHTER'S AXE by the Mann Edge Tool Company, Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Most of the original decal and paint remain on this essentially unused example. This tool harkens back to an earlier time before the elites of Washington raised our cultural sensitivity before attending the Redskins game on the weekend. 80 - 160
184. A most interesting and unusual HANDLED REED AND FOLLOW MOLDING PLANE by Griffin, Ravenna, Ohio. This 7/8" size example is the first handled plane of this type we have seen by a professional planemaker. 100 - 200
185. A HAND CRANK DOWEL MACHINE, No. 77, by STANLEY. Included with the machine is the original 3/8" cutter. Some 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this ready to use example. 175 - 350
186. An EARLY PATENT EASY CLEAN COMB by Paul Schulz, Berlin, Germany, patented April 20 1897. Some 50% of of the original nickel plating remains on this interesting curiosity from the Nineteenth Century. From the Legendary Lode of Interesting Americana of The King of Stuff®. 50 - 100
187. An uncommon HANDLED WEDGE ARM PLOW PLANE having boxwood wedges and four brass tip by Routledge, Birmingham, England. Handled plow planes were much less common in the British Isles than in the United States. This example is in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
188. An example of "THE FOUR HUNDRED" HAND SAW, No. 400 by Atkins Saw Division, Borg-Warner. This rosewood handle saw is in new condition in its original box. 100 - 200
189. THREE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by the Chapin-Stephens Company. Included in this grouping are a No. 32 1/2 caliper rule; No. 51 arch joint two-foot, four-fold; and a No. 62 fully brass bound example. All are in top collector quality condition. From the James Doerflinger Collection. 90 - 180
190. A CHILD'S TOOL CHEST "NO. 2" SIZE PLANE, No. 2, by Gilbert. This interesting plane was likely made for the toy maker by Sargent & Company of New Haven, Connecticut. It has a Bailey type adjustment mechanism and is in excellent collector quality condition. 125 - 250
191. 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. From the James Doerflinger Collection. 200 - 400
192. A HANDLED BEECH PLOW PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts, No. 124, by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. This right-hand contour handle plane is in clean, sound and complete condition. 100 - 200
193. An example of "WEAVER'S PATENT" LEVEL by the Weaver Patent Adjustable Plumb and Level Company, patented October 27, 1908. This example is in new condition in its original pasteboard box. 100 - 200
194. An early CAST IRON TABLETOP SEWING MACHINE having vine and grape decoration. It is in excellent condition. 125 - 250
195. An example of HILL'S PATENT ARTICULATED NAVIGATOR'S PARALLEL RULE. This uncommon special purpose rule is fashioned from boxwood and brass and marked with the designation "Patent No. 15455". 100 - 200
196. A HANDLED COMPLEX MOLDING PLANE by M. Long, Reading, Pennsylvania. This quirk ovolo and bead profile plane is in clean and sound condition and has been boldly struck with the mark of this uncommon Southeastern Pennsylvania maker who is recorded as having worked between 1830 and 1850. 200 - 400
197. TWO EXTRA WIDE COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES including an A. Howland quirk ogee and a Casey, Kitchell & Company quirk ovolo with bevel. Both are in top collector quality condition. From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 100 - 200
198. THREE EXTRA CLEAN HAND SAWS including a Disston "Pacemaker"; a Disston "Challenger"; and a Pennsylvania saw Corp. dovetail saw. All are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
199. A MASSIVE 1 1/2" ASTRAGAL MOLDING PLANE by E.W. Carpenter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is marked with the owner imprint "J. Sehner" and is in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
200. An early CAST IRON POPCORN SHELLER by A.C. Murrell, Richmond, Indiana, patented October 6, 1903. This uncommon small size sheller is in excellent overall condition. It is marked "Pat. Appl'd. for" in the casting. 175 - 350
201. THREE LATER TYPE MEDICAL HAND DRILLS including also a surgeon's brace. All are in nearly new condition. An interesting assortment that looks better on display than in the hand of a surgeon headed your way. 100 - 200
202. An example of HAPPLE'S PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL as produced by the Bradford Union Manufacturing Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania in accordance with the specifications of the Happle Patent of April 5, 1904. This rare and complex inclinometer level is in excellent condition and mechanically perfect. 300 - 600
203. A rare "LONG" VERSION OF THE NO. 2 SMOOTHING PLANE by STANLEY. This, the last model of the No. 2 to be produced, is larger in size by 1/2" than previously manufactured examples. This example retains some 98% of its original finishes. A nice example of an uncommon Stanley plane. 200 - 400
204. An example of the rare CHARLES COE PATENT MICROMETER as produced by Charles Coe of St. Louis, Missouri. This uncommon example is marked with both the maker name and patent date. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 100 - 200
205. A classic ebony infill "ULTIMATUM" STYLE BRACE by Alfred Ridge. This well preserved example is free of checks or chips and retains its full, original ivory ring in the head. From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 300 - 600
206. A LOT OF ELEVEN KRO-FLITE GOLF CLUBS, all having wooden shafts. Makers include Spalding, P.G.A., Wright & Ditson and George Sayers. 100 - 200
207. An extra EARLY FOURTEEN-INCH LENGTH BACKING SAW by Henry Disston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This clean and usable saw is in excellent working order. 100 - 200
208. A classic SHIPWRIGHT'S RAZEE FORE PLANE fashioned from Cuban mahogany. It is in nearly new condition. 175 - 350
209. A LAMINATED CUBAN MAHOGANY RABBET PLANE having a solid brass sole and low angle pitch to the cutting iron. A pretty plane in top collector quality condition. 90 - 180
210. A HANDLED OGEE CROWN MOLDING PLANE by Casey and Company, Auburn, New York. The cutting iron as well as the plane is marked with the Casey, Kitchell imprint. Messrs. Casey & Kitchell's "company" included prison contract labor from the Auburn State Prison in Upstate New York. Perhaps inmates in modern prisons could be set to work making plane irons?... Not. 100 - 200
211. An EIGHT-POINT CROSSCUT BAKELITE HANDLE SAW, No. D-95, by Henry Disston and Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This "Victory" saw is in excellent condition in its original pasteboard box. 150 - 300
212. A BROOKE PATENT COMBINATION WRENCH AND SCREWDRIVER by the Brooke Specialty Manufacturing Company, Trenton, New Jersey, patented November 22, 1892. The "genius" of this design is a retractable screwdriver bit in the base of the wrench. This example apparently reflects a modification as it has a fixing screw to secure the screwdriver tip in position when it is not in use. The only example of this rare wrench that we have seen or offered for sale. 500 - 1000
213. TWO CLEAN COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES, both by D.R. Barton and Company, Rochester, New York. Each of these stepped sizes of quirk ovolo with bevel molder is marked with the maker imprint of one "W.L. Riggs". 90 - 180
214. TWO UNUSED SETS OF TANG CHISELS, both by Brachi, West Germany. Included in this lot are a box of four narrow mortise chisels and six paring chisels. All are in brand new, unused condition in their original boxes. 100 - 200
215. An extremely rare THREE-INCH GLASS VIAL BENCH LEVEL by the Baker-McMillen Company, Akron, Ohio, patented on December 20, 1904 by D.A. James of Akron, Ohio. This example is in nearly new condition. 175 - 350
216. A FLETCHER AND PIKE PATENT CORN SHELLER as produced by by J.W. Ricker, Boston, Massachusetts. The patent for this mechanical sheller was issued to Jonathan P. Fletcher and Amos Pike of Bloomfield, Maine on January 3, 1860. This example was found this spring in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine. 120 - 240
217. An example of EDDY'S PATENT SAW SET as patented by George W. Eddy of Bristol, Connecticut on June 20, 1893. This high gizmocity device has three separate fixing screws to regulate the precise setting of saw teeth. It has been given the "NS" rating, for "No Examples Seen" in the Friberg book on Patented American Saw Sets". 200 - 400
218. An early "TYPE 2" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 3, by STANLEY. This "solid nut" type plane retains all of its original parts, including the distinctive solid cast lever cap. A nice example one of Stanley's earliest bench planes. 200 - 400
219. A HAND FORGED IRON DRAW KNIFE having basket weave handles and very nicely patinated. Museum quality. 125 - 250
220. THREE NAUTICAL RELATED ITEMS including two later map magnifyers in their original boxes and a rolling parallel rule by Halden fashioned from Macassar Ebony and Brass. All are in top collector quality condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 100 - 200
221. An UNUSUAL IVORY AND BRASS CALIPER RULE by Chadburn Brothers, Sheffield, England. This "ironmonger" type rule contains tables for calculations involving the purchase and sale of flat iron and pounds, shillings and pence tables to assist the user in making sense of England's "old money". You'll not be getting this for thruppence. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 200 - 400
222. A CAST IRON ROUTER PLANE, No. 73, by Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This rare small size woodworking tool is in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
223. A BOXWOOD COMBINATION FOLDING RULE, No. 863 L, by the Lufkin Rule Company. This well made rule incorporates a level and protractor into a standard four-fold rule. It looks never to have been used. Mint. 100 - 200
224. A cast iron "RAZOR EDGE" SPOKE SHAVE, No. 72, by STANLEY. This uncommon narrow version of the cast iron "Razor Edge" has a cutting iron measuring two inches in width. The patent for these mechanically unique shaves was issued to prolific Stanley inventor Justus Traut on February 19, 1901. Some 80% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra crisp and clean example. 175 - 350
225. A SMOOTH PLANE, No. 1, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark on this exceptionally clean example. Fully 98% of the original black japan finish remains on this superb example. 1000 - 2000
226. A TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD BOXWOOD FOLDING ADVERTISING RULE, No. 3261, by John Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England. The face of the rule is marked with advertising for Jennings Ltd. of Bristol, England who proclaimed themselves "Timber and Builder's Merchants". The rule is in absolutely perfect condition, retaining its original red paper band added at the factory. 60 - 120
227. A rare "HENRY'S PATENT" TOOL HANDLE by J. Britton & Son, Stoughton, Massachusetts, patented March 3, 1874. This uncommon tool handle is in excellent collector quality condition and retains all but one of its original complement of tools. The ferrule is fashioned from India Rubber--then the material of the future. Most unusual. 80 - 160
228. A PAIR OF CARRIAGEMAKER RIGHT AND LEFT-HAND SPOKE SHAVES, both having bronze bodies and adjustable fences. Both are in nearly new condition and could be put directly to use if required. 125 - 250
229. TWO CLEAN AND EARLY SPIRIT LEVELS, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are an example of the No. 1 that retains its original paper label and a No. 95 brass bound type. Most of the original finishes remain on each. From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200
230. An ADJUSTABLE SCRAPER PLANE, No. 12, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark on this immaculate example that retains fully 99% its original black japan finish. Crispy. 90 - 180
231. A TRAUT & RICHARDS PATENT DOUBLE BLADE SPOKE SHAVE, No. 62, by STANLEY, patented April 16, 1876. The earliest "arch" trademark is marked on the blade of this example and the patent date is cast into the body of the tool. Some 75% of the original black japan finish remains. From the Neil Stoll Collection. 80 - 160
232. A most interesting and unusual example of FOREST'S PATENT MUSCLE ROLLER as patented and produced by William E. Forest, New York, New York. This artfully turned device is fashioned from exotic wood was patented on April 12, 1892. It is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
233. A PATTERNMAKER'S MARKING GAUGE, No. 297, by STANLEY. This extremely rare single arm gauge has an ungraduated beam to facilitate its use in the work involving the shrinkage of molten metal that was part of the working world of the patternmaker. These were included in the Stanley line between 1911 and 1917 only and very few were likely sold. We have previously offered the double-beam No. 298, but this is the first example of the No. 297 that we have been privileged to sell. From the Neil Stoll Collection. 350 - 750
234. THREE LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA MAKER MOLDING PLANES including an E.W. Carpenter full boxed bead; a Carpenter 5/8" table joint molder; and a Samuel Auxer 1/2" table joint plane. All are in clean and sound condition. 125 - 250
235. A WEDGE LOCK ARM PLOW PLANE by James Howarth, Sheffield, England. This well preserved and thoroughly usable plane has four brass tips and includes a set of eight cutting irons. 100 - 200
236. An UNHANDLED BOXWOOD PLOW PLANE by J. Creagh, Cincinnati, Ohio. Creagh produced planes in Cincinnati while working by himself and using this imprint between 1832 and 1840 only. This example is very nicely patinated and in excellent working order. 250 - 500
237. A THREE AND ONE-HALF INCH WIDTH CARPENTERS SLICK by the the Peck, Stow and Wilcox Company, Southington, Connecticut. It retains its original handle and is in excellent working order. 80 - 160
238. TWO EARLY BOSTON MAKER LEVELS, both by L.B. Watts, Boston, Massachusetts. Included are a 30" Cuban mahogany example with plumb vial and a 24" example that has only a level vial. The longer level has four protective brass end plates. 120 - 240
239. A HANDLED CORNICE MOLDING PLANE by E.F. Seybold, Cincinnati, Ohio. This quirk ovolo and bead is nicely double boxed and boldly struck with the imprint of this important Cincinnati maker. From the William Eviston Collection. 200 - 400
240. A GRAPHIC BEECH "SPILL" PLANE having a turned front knob, a chamfered wedge and most unusual side abutments screwed to the plane. The first spill plane of this pattern that we have seen. 80 - 160
241. A CAST IRON DADO PLANE, No. 39, by STANLEY. The fixing screw is marked with the ca. 1910 trademark on this pristine example that retains some 99% of its original finishes. Nice. 125 - 250
242. A COMBINATION LEVEL AND BOXWOOD RULE, No. 1372, by John Rabone and Sons, Birmingham, England. This very little used combination tool is in nearly new condition. 50 - 100
243. A FULL SET OF EIGHT PLOW PLANE CUTTING IRONS, all by C. Nurse, Walworth Road, London, England. A well preserved set of English irons all bearing the same maker imprint. 60 - 120
244. An UNHANDLED BOXWOOD PLOW PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts by J.M. McCune and Company, Columbus, Ohio. This uncommon maker marked plane is in clean and sound condition. McCune is reported to have worked in the 1870's. His imprint rates three stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. 250 - 500
245. A LOT OF ELEVEN ASSORTED CARVING TOOLS, all by J.B. Addis and Sons, Sheffield, England. Included are vein, gouges and spoon types. All are in excellent working condition. 125 - 250
246. A PATENT FOOT MEASURING DEVICE as patented and presumably produced by John O'Sullivan, Lowell, Massachusetts. The O'Sullivan Patent of December 5, 1911 addressed the measurement of the arch of the foot . This example is in nearly new condition and clearly marked with the patent date. 80 - 160
247. A PRECISION WATCH STAKING SET by Kendrick and Davis, Lebanon, New Hampshire. This set is in excellent condition and includes most of the original complement of tools. 80 - 160
248. An example of CUSTER & GORRELL'S PATENTED PRUNING IMPLEMENT as produced by A. & F. Bosch. This complex device was patented on September 22, 1891 by Sylvester B. Custer and William L. Gorrell of Sandy, West Virginia. It is in clean, sound and complete condition in its original wooden case. It includes all manner of specialized saws, hooks and brushes to facilitate the work of the arborist. The first example of this device that we have seen or offered for sale. 100 - 200
249. A PATENT TONGUE & GROOVE PLANE for 5/8" stock, No. 147, by STANLEY. This "coming and going" plane was patented by prolific Stanley inventor Justus Traut on January 20, 1903. Fully 75% of the original nickel plating remains on this clean and complete example. From the Neil Stoll Collection. 100 - 200
250. An EIGHTEEN-INCH EARLY CAST IRON INCLINOMETER LEVEL by the Davis Level & Tool Company, patented September 17, 1867. Some 90% of the original paint and gold striping remain on this classic early level. 150 - 300
251. TWO BRASS FACED EBONY SPIRIT LEVELS, both by Alex. Mathieson & Sons, Glasgow, Scotland. Examples of the 10" and 8" sizes of identical form are included. The 10" example is marked with the Mathieson name and crescent moon trademark beneath the vial. Both are in top collector quality condition. 125 - 250
252. FIVE CLEAN COLLECTIBLE KNIVES including examples by Boker, Tree Brand and Buck Creek. Some are in unused condition. 50 - 100
253. A COLLECTION OF SIX LATER TYPE POCKETKNIVES including many sizes and types. Included in this lot are a Henckels International, Solingen, Germany No. 1907 double blade in new condition; a Solingen, German "Bear & Bull" hand made four-blade knife in unused condition; a Buck/U.S.A. No. 301 three-blade knife in unused condition; a Buck/U.S.A. three-blade knife No. 307 in unused condition; an L.L. Bean "Trapper" two-blade knife in unused condition; and a Browne & Pharr, Atlanta, Georgia two blade knife, also in unused condition. 125 - 250
254. A COLLECTION OF EIGHT SCHADE/WALDEN POCKETKNIVES, all by the Schrade Cutlery Company, Walden, New York. Included are a No. 80T three-blade "Old Timer"; No. 197UH "Uncle Henry"; No. 832 triple balde stock knife; two No. 836 triple blade stock knives; No. 118 Serpentine Jack; No. 225H heavy jack; and a No. 6101 three-blade "Old Timer"; All are in clean and sound condition. Many sizes and types are included in this grouping. 120 - 240
255. TWO UNCOMMON POCKETKNIVES, both by the Robesen Cutlery Company, Rochester, New York. Included are a No. 512872 stag handle English Lockback Jack marked "Robeson/SHUREDGE" in excellent condition; and a No. 72206 double blade knife. 120 - 240
256. A lot of TEN CAMILLUS BRAND POCKETKNIVES, all by the Camillus Cutlery Company, Camillus, New York. Examples of the No. 64, 67, 69 and 551 as well as some without numbers are included. Also included is an "American Wildlife" No. 11 in its original leather case and original box. 60 - 120
257. FOUR "WINCHESTER BRAND POCKET KNIVES, all by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Both three and two blade types are included. None is marked with a number designation. One has a broken blade and another a chip from the handle. The intact three-blade knife is marked with the date of the April 7, 1908 United States Patent issued to William Carmon of Napanoch, New York. Winchester purchased the Napanoch Knife Company when it entered the knife business following the First World War and this may be one of the earliest Winchester knives. 80 - 160
258. TWO "WINCHESTER POCKET KNIVES, both by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Included in this lot are a No. 3971/89 later type and a No. 2904 bone handle two-blade Trapper knife of early production type. 125 - 250
259. THREE UNCOMMON "REMINGTON" KNIVES, all by Remington, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Included in this grouping are a three-blade jack and two two-blade serpentine pattern jack knives. All are in clean and sound condition. None is marked with a maker imprint. 60 - 120
260. THREE UNCOMMON "REMINGTON" BRAND KNIVES, all by Remington, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Included in this lot are a No. R3643 Premium Stock Knife; No. R3063 Premium Stock knife; and a No. R675 Dogleck Jack. All are in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
261. A "BOWTIE" SPRING LOCK BLADE KNIFE, No. R 655-F2, by Remington, Bridgeport, Connecticut. The blade tang is marked only with the number "R 635" on this uncommon knife in excellent working condition. 125 - 250
262. A 1934 GENERAL LINE CATALOGUE, No. 87, by the Belknap Hardware Company, Louisville, Kentucky. This substantial book includes the entire "Bluegrass" line of hardware and tools. It is in excellent overall condition. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 125 - 250
263. A POND'S "IOWA HUSKER" CORN HUSKER as patented and produced by O.M. Pond, Independence, Iowa in accordance with the specifications of the Pond Patent of February 19, 1867. It is formed of brass and retains its original leather strap. 80 - 160
264. TWO CUBAN MAHOGANY SPIRIT LEVELS, both by D.M. Lyon, Newark, New Jersey. Included is one having a "Hudson River" type plumb vial. Both are in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
265. A 1885 RAILROAD BRAKE CATALOGUE by the American Brake Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This ex-library catalogue includes many illustrations of innovative railroad engineering from the 1880's. 125 - 250
266. THREE BIPLANE WING WIRE ADJUSTING DEVICES. This most interesting collection includes three specialized tools for tensioning the wires providing the tension on biplanes of the First World War Era. One is marked with the designation "R.A.F." and another is marked "Pat. 1915". All are in nearly new condition. We can essentially guarantee that the purchaser of this lot will immediately become the largest collector of biplane wing wire adjustment devices on his or her block. Let the competition for that honor now begin. 175 - 350
267. An early DOVETAILED STORAGE BOX having hand cut dovetails and retaining much of its original milk-based blue paint. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 125 - 250
268. A KING GEORGE V GOLD SOVEREIGN COIN as issued by the Kingdom of Great Britain. This solid gold coin is marked with the "1917" and is in nearly new condition. All that glitters is not gold, but this is. 200 - 400
269. A very well made PARALLEL SIDE SMOOTHING PLANE having mahogany infill, a dovetailed sole and a William Marples parallel cutting iron. A pretty plane in clean and usable condition. 120 - 240
270. A SUPERB MINIATURE VERSION OF THE STANLEY NO. 44 MILLER PATENT PLOW, RABBET AND DADO PLANE as produced by noted miniaturist Paul Hamler. Absolutely identical in all respects, down to the last screw and stop, to the original plane, this tool is fashioned from cast bronze and is in brand new condition. A great little plane. 250 - 500
271. A BRONZE BODY "NO. 2" SIZE SMOOTHING PLANE, No. L-N 2, by Thomas Lie-Nielsen. These "Bedrock" pattern planes were offered for a limited time period. This example is in brand new, unused condition in its original box. 175 - 350
272. A CARVED ENGILSH WALNUT CHAIR of ornate design that was most likely produced for ecclesiastical use. It has mortise and tenon construction and likely dates from the 1860's, or thereabout. 300 - 600
273. An early "ELL" TYPE MEASURING RULE having inlaid wood with ivory accents. It is fashioned of walnut, boxwood, Mahogany and rosewood. An early and very showy special purpose rule in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
274. An unusual CHAIN DRIVE RAILROAD TRACK DRILL by the Railroad Accessory Company, New York, New York. This multiple adjust device is the most complex tool for this function that we have yet encountered. From the Legendary Lode of Interesting Americana of The King of Stuff®. 80 - 160
275. An extremely rare CAST IRON SCRAPER PLANE, No. 87, by the Stanley Rule & Level Company. The body is cast with the "Pat. Appl'd for" designation and approximately 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this clean and well preserved example. 1000 - 2000
276. A FANCY CARPENTERS TOOL CHEST having a paneled walnut interior that is very well made. The outside of this dovetailed box has been painted but is very presentable. A very nice box in top collector quality condition. 300 - 600
277. A MILLER PATENT PLOW PLANE, No. 43, by STANLEY. This elaborately cast Victorian pattern plane is recognized as one of the showiest produced by this prominent maker. This example is the earlier type before the "slitter" was introduced. A nice example in excellent collector quality condition. 200 - 400
278. TWO UNCOMMON WOODWORKING PLANES, both by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. Included are a No. O4 1/4 and a No. O4 1/2 C. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. 90 - 180
279. An EXTRA CLEAN WEDGE ARM PLOW PLANE by Griffiths, Norwich (England). This example is complete with a full set of eight Griffiths cutting irons and is in ready to use condition. 100 - 200
280. A "NO. 2" SIZE SMOOTHING PLANE, No. M 2, by Marsh, Rockford, Illinois. The cutting iron is not marked with the maker name, but the plane is otherwise perfect, retaining some 95% of its original black japan finish. 200 - 400
281. TWO INTERESTING CAST IRON VISES including a Goodell-Pratt example in the two-inch size and a "Buster Brown" advertising vise. Why a maker of children's shoes would become convinced that producing a cast iron bench vise with their advertising embedded in the molten metal casting could somehow improve their business is beyond our capacity to comprehend. 80 - 160
282. A TRIPLE LENS MICROSCOPE, No. FFS-8, by Bausch and Lomb, Rochester, New York, patented January 5, 1915. This microscope cost $135 in 1923 and is in unused condition today. 130 - 130
283. An example of JOHNSON'S PATENT WHIP HOLDER as produced by Nettleton Brothers in accordance with the Nettleton Patent of September 1, 1868. A rare coach accessory in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
284. TWO EARLY HAND FORGED HAMMERS included a showy claw type having brass decoration inset in its handle and a metal workers strap type hammer. 100 - 200
285. TWO CLEAN COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES including a Swetman, Pittsburgh quirk ovolo with astragal that has a four-star imprint and a Bidwell, Detroit ogee that rates three stars for rarity. From the William Eviston Collection. 125 - 250
286. An early MAHOGANY AND BRASS PILL ROLLER fashioned from birch and brass. These were reportedly designed and manufactured by Shaker communities. 150 - 300
287. A COMBINATION LEVEL AND INCLINOMETER FOLDING RULE, No. 36, by the Chapin-Stephens Company, Pine Meadow, Connecticut. This example is is in nearly new condition, retaining fully 99% of its original finishes on both wood and brass. 150 - 300
288. TWO ROSEWOOD HANDLE SPOKE SHAVES including a Stanley No. 67 that is complete with both soles and the fence and a Millers Falls No. 1 circular spoke shave. Both are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
289. A SET OF EIGHT PLOW PLANE CUTTING IRONS, all by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. All have the distinctive "helix" trademark and have been kept in top condition by their fitted mahogany case. Each is marked on the back of the iron with the owner imprint "T.R. Filkins". From the David Brandt Collection. 125 - 250
290. A PAIR OF AMERICAN MADE SNIPE BILL MOLDING PLANES by Collins, Utica. Both are fully boxed and very well preserved. Collins worked in Utica between 1831 and 1837 only. 100 - 200
291. FOUR OHIO MAKER COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES including examples by Hall, Case and Company; Griffin, Ravenna, Ohio; and Collins also from Ravenna. All are in clean and sound condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200
292. An example of the MOSHER'S PATENT JACK PLANE as produced by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Company, Birmingham, Connecticut, patented December 16, 1884. Fully 90% of the original paint remains on this example, which has only a small chip from the frog adjacent to the lever to note as an "apology". From the William Eviston Collection. 200 - 400
293. A HANDLED FILLETSTER PLANE by H. Chapin, Union Factory, Connecticut. This oversize plane has both side and sole stops and is in excellent condition, noting a minor check at the throat. 125 - 250
294. A rare SHIPWRIGHT'S "HAWK" PLOW PLANE having a "V" groove sole. This example is in clean and sound condition. 150 - 300
295. TWO UNCOMMON MARKING GAUGES, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a No. 92 brass stem gauge and a rosewood head No. 197 single-beam type. Both are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
296. A LEFRANCOIS PATENT MARKING GAUGE as patented and produced by Cereal Lefrancois of Worcester, Massachusetts under the terms of a patent issued on August 26, 1896. The body of the tool is marked only with the designation "Pat. Appl'd. for", but the form of the tool is unmistakable and conforms exactly to the example shown in Milt Bacheller's essential reference American Marking Gauges. From the James Glascock Collection. 150 - 300
297. A PRESENTATION IVORY AND EBONY MALLET from the "Woodlawn Park Lodge" No. 141 A.F. & A.M. This wsa presented to one "Henry C. Coppage" and is so inscribed. 100 - 200
298. A SHOWY PIANO MAKERS BIT BRACE having pewter ferrules, a pod bit with pin and nicely accented with an ornamentally turned boxwood head. 200 - 400
299. A PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL by W.B. Mellick, St. Louis, Missouri, patented December 3, 1889. This rare combination form includes both the inclinometer dial and a standard level feature. 200 - 400
300. A rare MAKER MARKED CHAIR MAKERS BRACE by J. Dolman, Burton, England. This beech body brace includes one original spoon pattern "pod". 100 - 200
301. THREE SPECIAL PURPOSE MOLDING PLANES including a J.W. Ingram beveling plane; a center "V" groove type; and a fancy weather stripping plane. 100 - 200
302. A one and one-half inch width HANDLED BEAD MOLDING PLANE by E.W. Carpenter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This extra wide plane was likely intended for use by a shipwright. It is in excellent condition and boldly struck with the Carpenter imprint. 80 - 160
303. A CAST IRON INCLINOMETER LEVEL by the Davis Level and Tool Company, Springfield, Massachusetts, patented September 17, 1867. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this well preserved example. From the John Meneely Collection. 200 - 400
304. A rare SMALL SIZE WANTAGE RULE, No. 7187, by the Lufkin Rule Company. This rule has stenciled numbers and is clearly marked with the maker name. There are some minor stains, but the rule is otherwise in excellent condition. 100 - 200
305. A rare COACHMAKERS DOUBLE COMPASS QUARTER ROUND MOLDING PLANE by Hunt and Wiseman, St. Louis, Missouri. The name of the original owner, one "Jos. Dawes" is marked on the toe. 200 - 400
306. A rare "ABF" CUTOUT WRENCH by A.B. Farquahar, York, Pennsylvania. This is the first example we've offered of this uncommon cast iron wrench. 300 - 600
307. TWO EXTRA CLEAN SPIRIT LEVELS, both by the Goodell Pratt Company, Greenfield, Massachusetts. Included are a No. 1822 that retains its original label and a brass bound Mahogany level that retains its original decal. 100 - 200
308. An ADJUSTABLE CIRCULAR PLANE, No. 13, by STANLEY. Fully 98% of the original black japan finish remains on this early "Type 4" example which is marked with Stanley's "arch" trademark on the cutting iron. Old, but nearly new. 100 - 200
309. THREE EARLY ELGIN POCKET WATCHES, all by the Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin, Illinois. Included are a C. Silver "Hunting", one having a trolley theme case and a silver plate case type example. 200 - 400
310. A PAIR OF HOWES AND BURLEY PATENTED CARRIAGE LAMPS by Hyangus and Company, Newcastle on Tyne, England, patented No. 2070. These showy early lamps have been cleaned and polished and are ready to light the way. 500 - 1000
311. TWO PRINTER'S SHOOT BOARD PLANES including rasp and plane blade types. Also included is the original board which can be used with either of the planes. 100 - 200
312. A ONE-FOOT, SIX-INCH FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silver, No. 38, by STANLEY. This clean example has some minor yellowing, but is otherwise excellent and clearly marked with the Stanley name and number designation. From the John Meneely Collection. 125 - 250
313. A TRIPLE FOLD WANTAGE RULE by Kerby & Brother Makers, New York, New York. This rule has IVORY inlay in the side and is in nearly new condition. It is marked with advertising from John Pell & Son, Newark, New Jersey. 100 - 200
314. A clean and well preserved example of TABER'S PATENT SMOOTHING PLANE as produced by the Taber Plane Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts in accordance with the specifications of the Taber Patent of February 28, 1865. 125 - 250
315. A THREE-INCH WIDTH CARPENTERS SLICK by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. This clean and usable tool retains its original handle and is in excellent working condition. 100 - 200
316. An early NICKEL PLATED COMBINATION PLANE, No. 45, by STANLEY. This example is complete in its early American Chestnut box with its full complement of cutting irons, and the extra alignment rods. Nearly all of the original paper label remains on the box. A reprint of the instruction manual is included with the plane. From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 200 - 400
317. A SOLID MAHOGANY "SPILL" PLANE. These planes were used for producing curled shavings to transfer a flame from an open hearth to light a cigar or pipe. This example is in excellent condition and includes a few original "spills". 120 - 240
318. A THREE-INCH WIDTH CARPENTERS SLICK by the Powell Tool Company, Cleveland, Ohio. This unusual Cleveland maker marked edge tool is in clean and usable condition. 75 - 150
319. A DUNHAM'S PATENT BUGGY WRENCH as patented and produced 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. A nice example. 175 - 350
320. A classic "HUDSON RIVER" TYPE LEVEL having dual circular plumb vials. The body is fashioned from heavy Cuban Mahogany. 150 - 300
321. A COLLECTION OF COOPERS STAVE GAUGES in both barrel and firkin sizes. Many assorted sizes are included, including one that is marked with graduations. 120 - 240
322. A PRECISION ADJUST SIGHTING LEVEL, No. 35378, by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York. This later instrument has black "crinkle" finish and is in excellent condition in its original wooden case. 200 - 400
323. A SET OF NINETEEN CARVING TOOLS, all by Buck Brothers, Millbury, Massachusetts. All are in nearly new condition. Included with the set is the finger-jointed box in which they have been stored. A nice set. From the Carl Bostrom Collection. 200 - 400
324. TWO FULLY BRASS BOUND LEVELS, both No. 1, by Stratton Brothers, Greenfield, Massachusetts. Both early and later types, both fashioned from rosewood, are included in this lot. Sizes include 24" and 28". Both are in clean and sound condition. 120 - 240
325. A HANDLED ROSEWOOD PLOW PLANE having four IVORY tips by W.F. Dominick, Chicago, Illinois. Dominick produced planes using this imprint between 1851 and 1857 only. The Dominick imprint rates three stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. There is some thread damage, but the plane is otherwise in excellent condition. 600 - 1200
326. A FOUR DRAWER ADVERTISING DISPLAY CABINET by the Carborundum Company, Niagara Falls, New York. This showy display for sharpening stones has the image of a fully bonneted plains Indian on the underside of the top of the case. A range of sliding drawers make this a great tool room fixture that could house other tools. At Martin J. Donnelly Antique Tools we offer free consulting services to help you get more things into the limited space you have. That failing, we will be happy to come and take some away. 150 - 300
327. TWO UNCOMMON BOOKS, both by Eric Sloane. Included in this grouping are copies of "Mr. Daniels and the Grange" and "Look at the Sky". Both are in top condition and retain their original dust jackets. 100 - 200
328. TWO EARLY IVORY FOLDING RULES including a six-inch brass and IVORY rule and another six inch rule fashioned from IVORY and German silver. Both are in excellent condition, noting some yellowing to the ivory. From the John Meneely Collection. 100 - 200
329. An UNUSED "MUSICAL" SAW by Mussehl & Westphal, Delevan, Wisconsin. This example is in top condition in its original wooden box complete with bow, lessons, etc. All of the original etching remains on the saw. Everything you need to make a fool of yourself at parties and other events where family familiarity will allow a man carrying a musical saw to enter a crowded room without risk of physical injury. 175 - 350
330. A classic FOOT OPERATED BARREL FORM. This substantial form is fashioned from sturdy oak and is in excellent working condition. Whether you are looking to set up a cooperage or looking for a thematic location to store your dried Pampas Grass, this will fill the bill nicely. 200 - 400
331. A COMBINATION AXE AND LOG MARKING HAMMER, No. 1 1/2, by Vaughn & Bushnell, Chicago, Illinois. The head marks the designation "R.H." with the stamp end. 80 - 160
332. A classic EARLY BRASS STEAM WHISTLE by J.E. Lonergan & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This very well made oversize whistle is in excellent collector quality condition. 200 - 400
333. A CUBAN MAHOGANY FILLETSTER PLANE by J. Gorbacho, San Juan, Cuba. This well made handled plane has a solid brass depth stop, but the fixing screw is missing its lock down on one side. Private enterprise used to be a dynamic aspect of the Cuban economy before "change" brought tyrants to power and free thinkers to jail. 100 - 200
334. A rare FOLDING CAST IRON BOOT JACK having a decorative casting. Sliding the central brass disk causes the boot grabber arms to retract out of harm's way. This fragile Nineteenth Century household accessory is in excellent collector quality condition. 250 - 500
335. TWO EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING PLANES, both by John Moseley & Son, London, England. Included in this grouping are a boxed skew blade filletster and a classic English "badger" plane. Both are in excellent working condition. 80 - 160
336. A WORKING SET OF THIRTEEN CARVING TOOLS, all by J.B. Addis & Sons, Sheffield, England. Many sizes and types, all in excellent working condition, are included in this grouping. 125 - 250
337. A STEPPED SET OF SEVEN PATTERN MAKERS GOUGES, all by Sheffield makers COLQUHOUN & CADMAN. All are marked with the same owner imprint, that of one "J. Holmes". All retain their original boxwood handles and are in ready to use condition. 100 - 200
338. A SET OF THREE PAIRS OF TONGUE & GROOVE MOLDING PLANES including a 1/2" pair by Aristine Tool; a 5/8" set by Jas. Lumsden; and an unmarked pair in the 7/16" size. All are in excellent working order. 80 - 160
339. An early HINGE TOP GRAIN CHEST having turned wooden feet and rail and stile type joints. 200 - 400
340. A PAIR OF EARLY WALNUT AND BRASS TRAMMELS. These showy ca. 1880's trammels look to have been very little used. 100 - 200
341. A TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silver, No. 86, by STANLEY. This uncommon two-foot rule has aged to a rich medium yellow. It is otherwise excellent and is absent any chips, cracks or other apologies. It is marked with both the Stanley name and product number. From the John Meneely Collection. 250 - 500
342. A rare HALF-YARD FOLDING RULE fashioned from IVORY and German silver. This bright white and tight rule is graduated on both its faces and edges and is in nearly new condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 150 - 300
343. A FULL BOUND, ARCH JOINT FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German Silver, No. 56 B, by E.A. Stearns & Company. This extra clean example has only very light yellowing to mention as an "apology". An extra crisp and clean ivory rule from a highly respected maker. 225 - 450
344. A TWO-FOOT, TWO- FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 6, by STANLEY. This specialized unbound rule is inscribed on the front lower leg with detailed engineer's scales. A scarce Stanley rule in top collector quality condition. 250 - 500
345. An example of STORKE'S PATENT JACK PLANE by the Metallic Plane Company, Auburn, New York. This spoke wheel adjustment plane was patented on March 14, 1876. It is in clean and sound condition. 125 - 250
346. An unusual SLIDE ADJUST NUT WRENCH by Parmenter, Jamestown, New York. The designation"Pat. Appl'd. for" is marked on the wrench in addition to the maker name. A scarce wrench in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
347. An EARLY PATENT CAST IRON MOP WRINGER as patented and produced by A.J. Robinson, Troy, New York. This corkscrew-like device was patented on January 1, 1867. The patent information is cast in raised lettering on the body. From the Legendary Lode of Interesting Americana of The King of Stuff®. 75 - 150
348. A GRAPHIC ROSEWOOD INFILL SHOULDER PLANE that retains it full, original cutting iron by Sheffield maker Ibbotson. A pretty plane in excellent working order. 200 - 400
349. A SEVEN-INCH LENGTH CORRUGATED SOLE SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 2 C, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is imprinted with the "Type 11" V-shape trademark. Approximately 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra clean example. 300 - 600
350. An EARLY AMERICAN CAST IRON PLANE having a cast iron base and bridge and fitted with beechwood. It retains its original single cutting iron by the Providence Tool Company. 600 - 1200
351. A PAIR OF NINETEENTH CENTURY FULL BODY CALIPERS. These very well made calipers are stamped with the imprint of their one-time owner and presumed maker, one I.C. Foster. From the Eric Olson Collection. 125 - 250
352. An early PATENT INTERCHANGEABLE BLADE SCREWDRIVER as patented and produced by Charles Law, Pittston, Pennsylvania in accordance with the specifications of the United States Patent issued to Law on May 20, 1873. A screw locking housing in the handle retains the other tips when they are not used. Mr. Law apparently had his eye on the screwdriver market when designing the storage facility for the tips as it would require just such a tool to open the storage compartment. Two: for the price of two. The only example of this patented rare tool that we have seen or offered for sale. Rare. 175 - 350
353. A later type "BEDROCK" JACK PLANE, No. 605, by STANLEY. Fully 99% of the original black japan finish and nearly all of the original decal remain on this pristine "Bedrock" series plane. The way you wish they all were. Extra special. 150 - 300
354. A rare "No. 2" SIZE "ATLAS TOOL COMPANY" SMOOTHING PLANE. The "Atlas Tool" line is known to have been marketed by the Peck & Mack Company of New York City. This is the first example of their mark on a plane of this size that we have offered for sale. Rare. 350 - 750
355. A EIGHTEEN-INCH MAHOGANY SPIRIT LEVEL, No. 2018, by the Goodell-Pratt Company, Greenfield, Massachusetts. This extra clean level retains its full original decal and the paper label on the end section. 80 - 160
356. A PATENT "SHARPENING MACHINE" as patented and produced by Pierre J. Poitras & Wilfred Caron of Rumford, Maine on June 7, 1910. According to the patent specifications, this was designed for sharpening scissors and shears of every sort. This superb example is fashioned from cast aluminum with the patent date in raised lettering on the body. 80 - 160
357. A "KWIK GRIP" BRAND PATENT ALLIGATOR WRENCH as produced by the E. Prince Groff Manufacturing Company of Camden, New Jersey. This unusual wrench was patented on October 15, 1912 by Benjamin E. Waitt of Camden, New Jersey. This is the first example we have offered for sale. 100 - 200
358. A collection of ELEVEN TOOL TIE CLASPS, ALL FROM TOOL MANUFACTURERS. Included are examples from Snap-On, Atkins, Plion, Black & Decker, Wiss, Crescent, Sears "Craftsman", "Keen Kutter" and the Heller Tool Company. All are in top collector quality condition. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 100 - 200
359. A POCKET ALIDAIDE FOLDING RULE by J.H. Steward, London, England. This most interesting rule has a pop-up sighting vane on one end and a spring clip on the other, presumably for affixing the rule to a stationary object. The clip could, in a pinch, serve as a holder for a box of pocket matches. The only example of this interesting rule that we have seen or offered for sale. Rare. 125 - 250
360. An example of the "RITE-OFF" CORN SHELLER by Rite-Off. The body of this cast aluminum tool is marked with the designation "Pat. Appl'd for" and "Rite-Off Sheller". The only example of this rare sheller that we have seen or offered for sale. 100 - 200
361. A most unusual PATENTED HAMMER as patented and produced by A.T. Nelson, Wilton, Iowa under the terms of a United States patent issued on July 28, 1903. This hammer, which has a chisel type edge set at 90 degrees to the head is in nearly new condition. Extra nice. 80 - 160
362. An example of ESTWING'S PATENT "UTIL-AX" HATCHET as produced by the Estwing Manufacturing Company, Rockford, Illinois in accordance with the specifications of the United States Patent issued to Ernest Estwing on March 30, 1926. This was the first patent issued to Estwing, whose signature steel shaft hammers are produced to this day. 250 - 500
363. A very well preserved EBONY INFILL "ULTIMATUM" BRACE by Wm. Marples & Sons, Sheffield, England. This example retains nearly all of its original finishes and is in nearly new condition, noting a tight age check in the head. Exceptionally well preserved. 350 - 750
364. An example of "WEBB'S PATENT" CAST IRON LEVEL as produced by Greene, Tweed & Company, New York, New York in accordance with the Webb Patent of December 7, 1886. Some 80% of the original black japan finish remains on this well preserved example. 100 - 200
365. A LOT OF FIVE LATER TYPE COLLECTIBLE POCKETKNIVES, all in excellent condition. Included in this lot are a Puma, Germany No. 675 three-blade stock knife; a Puma, German three-blade stock knife that is not marked with a product number; a C. Schiller, Solingen, Germany "Coal Miner Special two-blade jack knife; a Frost Cutlery Solingen Steel two blade knife; and a Boker United "Carpenter's Whittler" three-blade knife. All are in brand new, unused condition. 60 - 120
366. A LOT OF SIX COLLECTIBLE POCKETKNIVES including some early types. Included in this lot are a Cattaraugus Cutlery No. 22249 bone handle Regular Jack having a glued repair to the handle; a Utica Cutlery Company three-blade "Kutmaster"; a Frank Buster Cutlery Company, German "Fight'n Rooster" three-blade knife; a Kabar Cutlery Company No. 1081three blade knife; a well used two-blade E.C. Simmons Hardware Company "Keen Kutter" two-blade knife; and a two-blade "Keen Kutter" knife in nearly new condition. 80 - 160
367. FIVE UNCOMMON CASE BRAND POCKETKNIVES, all by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. Included in this grouping are a No. 6232 Serpentine Jack marked "Case XX/USA"; a No. 6318HPSSP three-blade Stock Knife marked "Case XX/Stainless/"USA/**********" (ten dot); No. SR6244 Serpentine Jack with rose bone handle marked "Case XX/**********/U.S.A." (ten dot); No. 6244 Serpentine Jack marked "Case XX/U.S.A./***" (three dot); "Muskrat two-blade marked "Case XX/U.S.A./*******" (seven dot). All are in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
368. FOUR UNCOMMON CASE BRAND POCKETKNIVES, all by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. Included in this lot are a No. 6205 R Barlow knife marked "Case XX/U.S.A."; a No. 6232 Serpentine Jack marked "Case XX/U.S.A."; a No. 64052 four-blade Congress marked Case XX/U.S.A."; and a No. 6235 1/2 Regular Jack marked "Case XX/U.S.A." All are in clean and sound condition. 125 - 250
369. FIVE UNCOMMON CASE BRAND POCKETKNIVES, all by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. Included are a No. 6214 1/2 Regular Jack marked "Case XX/U.S.A."; a No. 62048SP Slim Trapper marked "Case XX/U.S.A."; a No. 06247 Texas Jack marked "Case XX/U.S.A./***"; a No. 6254 Trapper marked "Case XX/****/U.S.A."; and a small two-blade knife No. 25 1/2 marked "Case/XX". All are in clean and sound condition. 150 - 300
370. THREE UNCOMMON CASE BRAND POCKETKNIVES, all by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. No. 5347HPS Premium Stock knife marked "Case XX/Stainless/"U.S.A."; a No. 6246 R Rigger's knife marked "Case XX/Stainless/U.S.A."; and a No. 62009 R Barlow marked "Case XX/U.S.A." All are in clean and sound condition 150 - 300
371. THREE UNCOMMON CASE BRAND POCKETKNIVES, all by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. Included in this grouping are a No. 2137 "Sodbuster" single blade type marked "Case XX/U.S.A." on the blade; a No. 61093 single blade "Texas Toothpick" marked "Case/XX"; and a No. 6111 1/2 L "lockback" having a bone handle with the ten dot mark. All are in clean and sound condition. 250 - 500
372. An early ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE fashioned from IVORY and brass. This well preserved rule has tight joints and the ivory retains its original whiteness. A classic Nineteenth Century rule in nearly new condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 100 - 200
373. THREE CUBAN MAHOGANY SPIRIT LEVELS, all by Lambert, Mulliken & Stackpole, Boston, Massachusetts. All are marked on the top plate with the distinctive eagle imprint used by this early maker. Two of the examples have brass faced side view openings. 100 - 200
374. THREE PHILADELPHIA MAKER MOLDING PLANES including a Thomas Napier quarter round; an A. Wheaton bead having interrupted boxing; and an M. Martien unfenced table joint plane. From the David Brandt Collection. 100 - 200
375. An exceptionally well preserved and nearly new LIGHT DUTY COMBINATION PLANE, No. 54, by STANLEY. These planes were introduced ca. 1940 and seem to have been abruptly discontinued, very likely owing to the Second World War. This example is in brand new condition in its original pasteboard box, which has some stray pencil jottings on the top, but is otherwise excellent. An extremely rare Stanley plane in as good as you can get condition. 1000 - 2000
376. A STEPPED SET OF EIGHT BOXED BEAD MOLDING PLANES, all by J. Cooper, Cincinnati, Ohio. These planes range in size from 3/16" to 1". A "J. Cooper" is known to have worked as a planemaker for S. Sloop of Cincinnati and these may be the first example of his work to surface. 250 - 500
377. A FULL SET OF EIGHTEEN HOLLOW AND ROUND MOLDING PLANES, all by S. Sloop, Cincinnati, Ohio. All are also marked with the owner imprint "J. Cooper". Pairs in sizes Nos. 1 through 9 are included in this set. All bear the "J. Cooper" mark and were likely the personal planes of the J. Cooper who produced the bead planes offered as lot 376 above. 600 - 1200
378. An EXTRA WIDE DOUBLE FENCE PANEL RAISING PLANE by J. Cooper, Cincinnati, Ohio. This uncommon maker marked plane has a chip missing from the side of the tote, but is otherwise excellent. See lots 376 and 377 for additional information on this maker. 150 - 300
379. A CAST IRON DOUBLE TONGUE & GROOVE PLANE, No. 1068, by Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This distinctively different plane was patented on October 22, 1912 by Albert Page, the prolific inventor employed by New Haven, Connecticut toolmakers Sargent & Company. This example, which was designed for working with 7/8" stock has lost much of its nickel plating and retains the copper coloring of the undercoating. 100 - 200
380. A scarce and very well preserved example of CAMPBELLS PATENT DOUBLE END BLOCK PLANE, No. 131, by STANLEY, patented August 2, 1904. The cutting iron is marked with the early "arch" trademark on this mechanically perfect example that retains some 95% of its original black japan finish. 125 - 250
381. A rare CAST IRON PLOW PLANE by the Metallic Plane Company, Auburn, New York. This rosewood handle plane retains some 75% of its original black japan finish. It is missing its original front depth stop, but is otherwise clean and complete. A graphic plane from a prolific early planemaker. 300 - 600
382. A "UTICA PLIERS & NIPPERS" ADVERTISING SIGN by the Utica Drop Forge & Tool Company, Utica, New York. This metallic sign dates from ca. 1915. Nearly all of the original bright coloration remains on this sign, which has only four pinholes in the corners to note as an apology. 200 - 400
383. A rare IRON FRAME ADJUSTABLE LEVEL, No. 49, by STANLEY. These cast iron frame levels were included in the Stanley product line from 1872 to 1891 only. Unlike most extant examples, this one is neither cracked or broken in any way. A rare Stanley level in excellent collector quality condition. 200 - 400
384. A PATENT SLIDE-JAW MONKEY WRENCH by the J.R. Long Wrench Company of Akron, Ohio. This example is marked with advertising for "Swinehart Tires"-appropriate for a city where you could burn tires in your back yard every night and no one would ever notice. It is marked with the date of the April 17, 1906 J.R. Long Patent. 80 - 160
385. A MOVING FILLETSTER MOLDING PLANE by Hulings & Kemper, Cincinnati, Ohio. This planemaking partnership consisted of makers who worked in both Louisville, Kentucky and across the river in Cincinnati at various times. It was in operation during 1842 only, according to available documentation. The first example of this mark that we have seen. This fillestster plane is in top collector quality condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 200 - 400
386. A HANDLED CORNICE MOLDING PLANE by S.H. Bibighaus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This quirk ogee with bevel molder is marked on the heel with the designation "2 3/4". There is a pull hole through the body, but the plane is otherwise in excellent condition. 250 - 500
387. A SMALL SIZE WANTAGE ROD RULE, No. 44, by STANLEY. This uncommon special purpose measuring device is marked with both the "Stanley" name and the product number. It is in top collector quality condition. 125 - 250
388. An example of "THE JOCKEY" ADJUSTABLE CARRIAGE WRENCH. This distinctively different screw adjust type wrench is marked with the designation "Pat Appl'd. for". 200 - 400
389. A rare 7 1/2" LENGTH SMOOTHING PLANE, No. O2, by the Ohio Tool Company, Auburn, New York. The cutting iron is marked with the distinctive "World" logo trademark. The rear handle is a replacement, but the plane is otherwise excellent. 175 - 350
390. A FIRKIN MAKER'S CIRCLE CUTTER used for cutting bucket bottoms. This showy tool is fashioned from Mahogany and Turkish Boxwood. 200 - 400
391. THREE WIDE COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES, all by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. Included in this grouping are a "bilection" molder No. 89; a No. 61 quirk ovolo with bevel; and a No. 60 quirk ogee. All are in top collector quality condition. 175 - 350
392. An EARLY BEECH "POD" TYPE BRACE having a spring-lock chuck and eight original pods. From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 350 - 750
393. A THREE-INCH WIDTH CARPENTERS SLICK by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. This well preserved oversize edge tool has a later turned handle and is in clean and usable condition. 80 - 160
394. A CAST IRON DADO PLANE, No. 39, by STANLEY. This rare 7/8" width plane retains some 90% of its original black japan finish. A tough size to find. 100 - 200
395. An early WEDGE LOCK ARM PLOW PLANE having a beech body and fence by A. Low, Warren, Ohio. Asa Low worked at planemaking in Warren between 1820 and 1831. He is also reported to have been engaged in other trades as diverse as brickmaking and dentistry. The imprint rates two stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. 200 - 400
396. A MACASSAR EBONY UNHANDLED PLOW PLANE by Deforest, Birmingham, Connecticut. There are some chips and dings in the body, but this plow from a respected ca. 1860's maker is otherwise clean, sound and complete. 350 - 750
397. A GENERAL LINE CATALOGUE, No. 72, by the Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett Company. This 1927 Edition of 2,960 pages illustrates the full O.V.B. ("Our Very Best") line. It is complete and in excellent collector quality condition. 125 - 250
398. A rare FOURTEEN INCH SWEEP "SAMSON" BIT BRACE, No. 8014B, by the Peck Stow & Wilcox Company, Southington, Connecticut. Fully 95% of the original nickel plating remains on this uncommon oversize brace, which retains the working set of bits found in the chest where it has hidden for the past seventy or eighty years. 80 - 160
399. An early DOUBLE BLADE HACK SAW imprinted with the owner mark of "J.E. Otis". Saws of this distinctive form are shown in the very earliest of machinist tool catalogues, but we have seen less that six examples in nearly thirty years of committed tool searching. 100 - 200
400. A CLASSIC EARLY AMERICAN YELLOW BIRCH BIT BRACE having a cast pewter chuck. Three of the original bits including a screwdriver bit and an extra long spoon bit as well as a pod missing its bit are included in this lot. Appearance is ca. 1780. 200 - 400
401. A CAST IRON INCLINOMETER LEVEL in the twenty-four inch size, patented on September 17, 1867 by L.L. Davis and produced by the Davis Level & Tool Company, Springfield, Massachusetts. A previous owner has "enhanced" the japanning, but the level is otherwise in complete and sound condition. 125 - 250
402. A STEPPED SET OF EIGHT CRANK NECK GOUGES, all by Buck Brothers, Millbury, Massachusetts. Included are gouges in the 1/8" to 3/4" sizes. Also included in the lot are two extra Buck Brothers gouges. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 125 - 250
403. An unusual LOW ANGLE RABBET BLOCK PLANE by I.D. Mitchell, Dayton, Ohio. Mitchell is known to have worked as a planemaker between 1871 and 1890, but this is the only example yet to surface. 200 - 400
404. A CLASSIC EIGHTEENTH CENTURY CROWN MOLDING PLANE having a diamond shape strike button and an offset rear tote. There is a small chip from the side of the fence, but the plane is otherwise excellent. From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 300 - 600
405. An example of "THE SPECIAL" GOLF PUTTER as produced by by A.G. Spalding & Brothers. This hickory shaft forward roll type putter is fitted with a non-corrosive head. It is in excellent collector quality condition and marked with the product designation and maker imprint. 150 - 300
406. A rare CARRIAGE MAKERS RABBET PLANE, No. O10 1/2, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. There are some stray grinding marks on one side, but this uncommon plane is otherwise in excellent condition. 100 - 200
407. A PATENT DOUBLE IRON SMOOTHNG PLANE by E.W. Carpenter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This uncommon early patent plane is marked with the March 27, 1849 patent date. The original cutting iron is by W. Butcher. 100 - 200
408. A PAINTED TIN HARDWARE STORE DISPLAY SIGN by the Belknap Hardware Company, Louisville, Kentucky. This double sided type sign advertising "Blue Grass Chain" is in nearly new condition. 100 - 200
409. A most interesting and unusual COMBINATION WOODWORKING PLANE. This plane of relatively recent manufacture has a multiplicity of adjustment features and is very well made. The first example of this combination plane that we have seen or offered for sale. 100 - 200
410. An early NINETEENTH CENTURY TOOL CHEST having dovetailed corners and a sliding front drawer. It is fashioned from stained pine and has a sliding walnut interior tray. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 125 - 250
411. A rare and nearly perfect TWENTY-FOUR INCH LENGTH MAHOGANY INCLINOMETER LEVEL by the ACME LEVEL COMPANY, TOLEDO, Ohio. This uncommon level has a central level vial and an inclinometer dial offset to the right. It is in nearly new condition in its original pasteboard box, noting one sliver about 3/4" in length missing from the edge of the wood. The box has been taped, but is complete. A great level from an under appreciated maker. 250 - 500
412. A LEATHER HANDLE "WOODCRAFT" KNIFE by W.L. Marble, Gladstone, Michigan. This distinctive blade type knife was produced under U.S. Patent D48496 for the double-edge tip configuration that was issued to George Kovac of Detroit, Michigan on February 1, 1916. A classic collectible woodsman's knife in excellent collector quality condition. 125 - 250
413. TWO EXTRA CLEAN SPECIAL PURPOSE PLANES, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a No. 148 double tongue & groove and a No. 40 1/2 scrub. Both are in top collector quality condition. 120 - 240
414. SIX FANCY COLLECTIBLE SPOONS including four marked "Sterling". The Sterling spoons include "The Court House/Greencastle, Indiana"; Rice Mill, Crowley Louisiana); Palace of Liberal Arts/St. Louis World's Fair" (1904); and "Prospector's Outfit/Colorado". Also included is a spoon showing Admiral Dewey and his flagship Olympia and another that looks to be made from a 1633 Spanish silver coin. All are in excellent condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
415. A MINIATURE PORTABLE PUNCH PRESS by Lourdes Systems, Inc., Islandia, New York with digtral contol and counter. This device, which reportedly cost $2,800. when new, is in excellent working condition. Going on a trip? Set this up in your hotel room at night. 200 - 400
416. THREE WOODEN SHAKER TYPE BOXES including a circular box branded "J. Burr" on the top; another circular box branded "D. Cove" on the bottom; and another of oval form that is not marked with a maker name. All are in excellent condition. 200 - 400
417. A HAND CRANK DOWEL MACHINE, No. 77, by STANLEY. This extra clean example is complete and in ready to use condition with five original cutters. This virtually unused machine has the ca. 1915 "Type 11" logo cast in the gear drive wheel. It includes the original 3/8" cutter on the machine and 1/4", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" cutters, all in new condition in their original boxes. A rare Stanley tool in ready to use condition. 600 - 1200
418. Two EARLY HAND FORGED KITCHEN CHOPPERS of decorative form. One has a wooden handle and the other a handle fashioned from solid brass. Both are in excellent condition. 150 - 300
419. A early WAGON MAKER'S AXLE GAUGE fitted with hand wrought hardware. These special purpose tools were used in the construction of wagons in a manner that we have yet to learn and with which we will not concern ourselves today. A great wall hanger tool that will likely start a conversation that will require you to explain how it was used. Please let us know. 80 - 160
420. A WORRALL'S PATENT TONGUE AND GROOVE PLANE by P.A. Gladwin, Boston, Massachusetts. This 7/8" size plane is marked with the patent date of December 19, 1876 and is in excellent collector quality condition. From the Eric Olson Collection. 200 - 400
421. THREE CLEAN COACH MAKERS MOLDING PLANES including a "V" groove type by Scottish maker Stewart; a boat shaped rabbet plane; and a curved rounding plane. All are in excellent collector quality condition and could be put directly to work. 90 - 180
422. A SET OF EIGHTEEN HOLLOW & ROUND MOLDING PLANES, all by Alex. Mathieson & Sons, Glasgow, Scotland. All have skew set cutting irons and are in clean and usable condition. 250 - 500
423. A TWELVE-INCH LENGTH SCREW ADJUST PIPE WRENCH by George B. Phillips, Albany, New York, patented May 3, 1859. This wrench is shown in the Schulz book as No. 614. An early patented American wrench in excellent collector quality condition. 125 - 250
424. A PATENT CHAIN ADJUST SAW by C.A. Fenner, New London, Connecticut, patented April 22, 1884. A rare patented and mechanically interesting saw in top collector quality condition. 250 - 500
425. An ADJUSTABLE CIRCULAR PLANE, No. 113, by STANLEY. This ca. 1930's example is marked on the cutting iron with the "notched rectangle" trademark. It is in new condition in the desirable "picture label" pasteboard box. 500 - 1000
426. A SHOWY EBONY AND BRASS MARKING GAUGE having a screw lock and adjustment mechanism. The form of this gauge is unlike any English mortise gauge that we have previously encountered. It has been tastefully imprinted with the mark of its original owner, one "J. hicks". 125 - 250
427. A DIMINUTIVE EBONY AND BRASS MARKING GAUGE. This gauge is of the classic British pattern, but is one-third smaller in size than the traditional marking gauge. The only gauge of this size and quality that we have encountered. Extra special. 300 - 600
428. A rare and complete STANLEY NO. 47 SKEW-BLADE COMBINATION PLANE. Stanley's No. 47 skew rabbet plane was essentially a No. 46 that was reworked at the factory after the casting was made. The removal of some of the fittings by grinding them flush was intended to accomplish some specialized purpose described in detail in Roger Smith's first book, which also includes a "how to identify a No. 47" dissertation. Perhaps because the extra work was not productive and very likely compounded by a lack of demand, the folks at The Stanley Rule & Level Company didn't keep this one in the product line for long. A rare and obscure Stanley plane. More than 75% of the original black japan finish remains on this well preserved example. A rare Stanley plane. 400 - 800
429. A pair of ARTFULLY TURNED BRONZE TRAMMELS. The owner imprint of one "J. Woods" has been tastefully imprinted on these well made accessories to the pattern maker's trade. They are in perfect condition and have a most appealing dark golden patina. 150 - 300
430. A rare WINCHESTER BRAND "TAKEDOWN" SQUARE, No. 9610, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This screw lock joint square is marked with the patent date of January 22, 1907 on this uncommon Winchester brand item. The tool is in excellent collector quality condition. 150 - 300
431. An IVORY ARCHITECTS FOLDING RULE having double inside bevels. This rule, which is not marked with a maker name, is likely of English manufacture. It is bright white and the joints are nearly as tight as the day they were made. 300 - 600
432. A rare BRASS ARM "BRIDLE" PLOW PLANE by Currie, Glasgow, Scotland. This uncommon plane retains its original rosewood side handle. The wedge is a later replacement, but the plane is otherwise excellent and clearly marked with the imprint of this respected Scottish maker. 300 - 600
433. THREE EARLY FOOTWEAR RELATED ITEMS including mechanically elaborate shoe and boot stretchers and a cast iron boot jack. 100 - 200
434. An UNHANDLED ROSEWOOD PLOW PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts by G.W. Denison & Company, Winthrop, Connecticut. This pretty plow is in top collector quality condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 500 - 1000
435. A rare COOPER'S "STAVE" PLANE by F. Dallicker, Douglas, Pennsylvania. This 2 1/2" width plane was used for rounding the insides of barrel staves. It is in excellent condition, noting holes in the side where a fence was applied many years ago. 150 - 300
436. SIX EXTRA CLEAN MOLDING PLANES including a 1" handled tongue & groove pair and two pairs of hollow & round molding planes. All are marked with the owner imprint "W.L. Riggs" and are in top condition. 90 - 180
437. THREE EARLY MAHOGANY LEVELS, all by Lambert, Mulliken & Stackpole, Boston, Massachusetts. Examples measuring 29 1/2", 28" and 23 1/2" are included in this grouping. All are in clean and sound condition. 120 - 240
438. An EARLY MAHOGANY LEVEL by J.W. Andrews, Albany, New York. This ca. 1850's level has the distinctive "Hudson River" pattern plumb vial and the distinctive eagle imprint used by Andrews. There is a "hang" hole in the body, but the level is otherwise in excellent condition. 125 - 250
439. THREE EXOTIC WOOD SHIPWRIGHT'S PLANES including a "trying" plane fashioned from rosewood; a rosewood spar plane; and a rosewood smoother have a nice accent of a strip of yellow heartwood along one side. 150 - 300
440. A rare "TYPE 2" JACK PLANE, No. 5, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the "Bailey's Patent" trademark on this early plane, which has a chip missing from the tote horn, but is otherwise clean and complete. Fully 80% of the original black japan finish remains. 100 - 200
441. A ROSEWOOD AND BONE SPIRIT LEVEL marked "A.A.P. March 19,1879" beneath the level vial. 100 - 200
442. A MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS GENTLEMAN'S BOX LOT including an EBONY marking gauge by T.S Bailey; a graduated level fashioned from Turkish boxwood; a "Yankee" breast drill; an "Amateur" carving set; folding handle drawknife; hones; and a rosewood handle tool handle. All are in excellent condition. 100 - 200
443. An EARLY MAHOGANY "SPILL" PLANE. This laminated body plane is very nicely detailed and in excellent working condition. 80 - 160
444. An early HAND FORGED SIX-TINE EEL SPEAR in a classic pattern. This graphic tool is in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
445. An early MINER'S "STICKING TOMMY" CANDLESTICK HOLDER. These devices were hammered into shoring to provide light for those working in mines before the advent of the "safety" lamp. 125 - 250
446. A SEVEN-INCH SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 2 C, by STANLEY. This rare corrugated version is marked with Stanley's ca. 1915 "Type 11" trademark. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains on this well preserved example. 250 - 500
447. A COMBINATION WRENCH AND KNIFE by the Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, Little Valley, New York. The tip of the main blade has a slotted screwdriver tip and the end features a slide-lock alligator wrench. This clean and clearly marked example has some stains on the blades, but is otherwise complete and in sound condition. 300 - 600
448. A STEPPED SET OF SEVEN BOXED BEAD MOLDING PLANES, all by Alex. Mathieson & Sons, Glasgow, Scotland. Sizes range from 1/4" to 7/8". All are in clean and usable condition. 90 - 180
449. A PAIR OF CRUISING STYLE SNOWSHOES by the Tubbs Snowshoe Company, Norway, Maine. These ash frame winter survival accessories retain their original rawhide lacings. Most of the original decal remains on the main body. Ready to hang up on the wall or take down as necessary as the "scourge of global warming" sells more books every day. 80 - 160
450. An example of "THE CONQUEROR" BRASS HANDLE SAW by Beardshaw & Son, Sheffield, England. The ornate cast brass handle is in superb condition. In addition to the maker mark, the blade is marked with the designation "Welch & Griffiths" who made and sold saws in Boston, Massachusetts between 1840 and 1870. The only double marked example of this saw that we have seen. Rare. 600 - 1200
451. A SEVEN-INCH SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 2, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1930's "notched rectangle" trademark on this clean and sound example that retains some 90% of the original black japan finish. 150 - 300
452. FOUR EXTRA CLEAN MOLDING PLANES, all by Moseley & Son, London, England. Included in this lot are a pair of snipe bills; a fenced triple bead; and a moving filletster plane. All are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
453. A LOW ANGLE CABINET MAKER'S BLOCK PLANE, No. 62, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is imprinted with the "Sweetheart" trademark. More than 98% of the original black japan finish remains on this superb example. Extra nice. 300 - 600
454. FOUR INTERESTING IVORY RULES including sector and scale types. Also included is a one-foot, four-fold rule. From the John Meneely Collection. 90 - 180
455. A rare "IMPROVED" METALLIC FRAME BRACE by Marsden Brothers, Sheffield, England. This uncommon ebony infill brace has a spring-activated lever lock chuck. 250 - 500
456. A SET OF FIVE BONE BOXED BEAD MOLDING PLANES. One is marked with the designation "J. Moffat". These planes were reportedly originally the tools of a Mississippi riverboat carpenter. From the William Eviston Collection. 350 - 750
457. A SHERATON/EMPIRE TRANSITIONAL CHEST OF DRAWERS crafted from pine and having hand-cut dovetailed drawer fronts. It measures 50" tall by 44" wide by 19" deep. It was acquired in Florida from a family who brought it from their Vermont farmstead. 250 - 500
458. An early EXTRA COMPLEX MOLDING PLANE by Eastburn, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Eastburn worked in the first quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This quirk ovolo with cove and astragal molder is in excellent collector quality condition. 120 - 240
459. A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD folding rule of IVORY and German silver by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England. The designation "Dr. E.M. Eds." as well as the maker name are marked on the edges of this extra clean IVORY rule. 100 - 200
460. A rare and extra clean example of the first model of the TOPPS FRAMING TOOL TRY SQUARE by G.A. Topp & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. This well preserved example is top collector quality condition. 125 - 250
461. A CLASSIC FRENCH DOUBLE HANDLE SMOOTHING PLANE having a solid rosewood sole affixed to the base. It is carved and decorated on the top and very nicely patinated. 100 - 200
462. An early NICKEL PLATED BICYCLE LAMP, No. 234 A, by Herman Riemann, Germany. This "Piccolo" model is in top condition in its original box 100 - 200
463. A PATENT DOUBLE IRON MITRE PLANE by E.W. Carpenter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This uncommon low angle plane is marked with the patent date of March 27, 1849. From the William Eviston Collection. 200 - 400
464. TWO COMBINATION TOOL WRENCHES including one by Voss Cutlery that has a knife and a nut wrench and another by Hoffritz that has a knife, pliers and a screwdriver. 100 - 200
465. A HANDLED TRANSITIONAL PLANE, No. 36, by STANLEY. The "Pat. Apl'd. '92" trademark is marked on the cutting iron of this well preserved example. Fully 95% of the original finishes remain on both wood and metal. 100 - 200
466. A TWENTY-SIX INCH SIX POINT CROSSCUT SAW, No. 53, by E.C. Atkins & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. This exceptionally well preserved saw has a carved applewood handle and retains all of its original factory etching. Perfect. 80 - 160
467. TWO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY "POD" TYPE BRACES, each with one original bit. Both are nicely patinated and ready to display. 175 - 350
468. A STEEL BODY JACK PLANE, No. S 4, by STANLEY. Fully 90% of the original paint and decal remain on this extra clean example of a plane that usually seem to have deteriorated with much greater rapidity than its cast iron cousins. Not so with this example. 100 - 200
469. A STEEL BODY JACK PLANE, No. S 5, by STANLEY. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra clean example that retains part of its original decal on the handle. 100 - 200
470. TWO PAIRS OF MINIATURE LEG CALIPERS by William Robertson, Kansas City, Missouri. Both are fashioned from solid brass. One measures 1" and the other 1/2" in length. The larger size has articulated legs. 175 - 350
471. SIX PAPAGO INDIAN BASKETS. All were acquired in 1970's by Mr. and Mrs. Wensel when they were antique dealers in Clearwater, Florida. All are in excellent collector quality condition. Many different patterns are represented. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 100 - 200
472. SEVEN PAPAGO INDIAN BASKETS. All were acquired in 1970's by Mr. & Mrs. Wensel when they were antique dealers in Clearwater, Florida. The period of manufacture is not known. All are in excellent collector quality condition. Several different patterns are represented in this selection. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 100 - 200
473. THREE INTERESTING SMALL BASKETS including one fashioned from porcupine quills; a Papago Indian type; and a splint type "butt" basket". All are in excellent condition, noting one section of the porcupine quill basket has a few broken quills. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 125 - 250
474. A MASSIVE COOPER'S HEAD SHAVE retaining its original Lignum vitae sole by D.R. Barton & Company, Rochester, New York. This oversize cooper's tool is in excellent condition and clearly marked with Barton's oval "1832" trademark. 80 - 160
475. A ROSEWOOD INFILL GUNMETAL RABBET PLANE by G. Miller, 24 Ampton Street, Grays Inn, London, England. This nearly perfectly preserved example has a gunmetal body, rosewood infill and an annealed steel sole. The full, original 1/2" width cutting iron remains. This distinctive high quality plane is not marked with the maker name, but the form is unmistakable. A great example from the best of the London makers of metallic planes. 200 - 400
476. SIX EARLY STERLING SILVER SPOONS including one child's type. All are by English makers. 80 - 160
477. FIVE EARLY SILVER ITEMS including a Sterling serving pitcher by John Booth, London, ca. 1815; a Sterling child's knife and fork set in its original case by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham, England who worked from ca. 1783 to 1804 (Ed. Note: We have no information regarding the etymological origins of the expression "...got the silver spoon", but we can rest assured that the child who used this limited issue set was not overindulged); a pair of coin silver tongs by Fowler & Kirkland; an early decorated coin silver cylindrical box marked "I + M"; and a Sterling silver bosun's whistle. All are in excellent condition. 125 - 250
478. FOUR EARLY SILVER STERLING SILVER ITEMS including a christening cup marked "Alice M. Caukins from A.C.M. 1869"; a footed platter by Robert Jones, who worked in London ca. 1774 and two dated spoons. One of the spoons is marked MW/AG/1730" and the other "M/R * H/1809". 175 - 350
479. A LOT OF AMERICAN MADE SILVER ITEMS a handled cup by Ball, Black & Company/New York bearing the imprint of silversmith Robert France "R.F."; a large serving spoon by R. Brookhouse, Salem, Massachusetts, who worked ca. 1800 to 1819; Four coin silver spoons marked S.C. & Co., made by Simon Chaudron & Company of Philadelphia, who worked from 1797 to 1809; and a Sterling gravy ladle by Albert Coles, who worked in New York City from 1835 to 1875. All are in excellent condition. 175 - 350
480. FOUR EXTRA CLEAN HEXAGONAL LEVELS, all No. 31, by STANLEY. Examples of the 2", 2 1/2", 3" and 3 1/2" sizes of these nickel plated bench levels are included in this selection. All are in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
481. FOUR CAST IRON SPIRIT LEVELS by the Davis Level & Tool Company, Springfield, Massachusetts. Examples of the No. 37, 38 and 39 machinists bench level and No. 37 1/2 combined bench level with square attachment are included. All are marked with the product number and the maker name with the circular "Davis L. & T." trademark. All have been nicely rejapanned and are ready to display. A seldom seen opportunity to acquire a set of these graphic early levels. 250 - 500
482. A SILVER PLATED CANDLE WICK TRIMMER marked with the designation "W - # - C". This early Nineteenth Century lamp accessory is nicely ornamented on the top and is in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
483. An EARLY PAIR OF LEG CALIPERS having a distinctive short body form. The feet are fitted with delicate "boots". The joint is formed with a rounded circle of brass. 100 - 200
484. An "OIL WELL CHIEF" DOUBLE BIT EMOBSSED AXE by the Oil Well Supply Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This uncommon embossed axe, which features two oil wells, has some minor pitting but is otherwise excellent. A rare embossed axe. 200 - 400
485. A HANDLED BEECH PLOW PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts, No. 237, by H. Chapin, Union Factory, Connecticut. This well made plow is in extra crisp and clean condition. 100 - 200
486. A scarce DOUBLE TONGUE & GROOVE PLANE, No. 146, by STANLEY. The body of this uncommon cast iron nickel plated plane is marked with the patent date of January 20, 1903. Approximately 95% of the original nickel plating remains on this extra clean example. 125 - 250
487. A No. BX D32 1/2 D set of auger bits, No. 100, by STANLEY. These Russell Jennings type bits are in new condition in their original flip-top wooden box, which has been kept in equally nice condition by the original protective outer cardboard box 120 - 240
488. A NO. "2" SIZE SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 407, by Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut. The Sargent "V.B.M." imprint is marked on the cutting iron of this extra clean example. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this mahogany handle plane. A nice example. 200 - 400
489. A FULL SET OF TWELVE BEVEL EDGE SOCKET CHISELS by the Townley Metal & Hardware Company, Kansas City, Missouri. All have red-painted handles and are in superb collector quality condition. These tools were used in a working shop until very recently and could be put directly back to that task if the purchaser so desires. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 250 - 500
490. A CHAPLIN' S PATENT JOINTER PLANE by Tower & Lyon, New York, New York, patented May 7, 1872. This was the largest size offered of this popular Nineteenth Century patented plane. It is clean, complete and without damage. From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200
491. A rare ROSEWOOD BODY INCLINOMETER LEVEL by Alex. Mathieson & Son, Glasgow, Scotland. The designation "Patent" is marked on the face of the tool as is the imprint "V.R." for "Victoria Regis". One face has an adjustable level and the reverse side has an inclinometer dial. 300 - 600
492. A HANDLED BOXWOOD PLOW PLANE having four IVORY tips by Hall, Case & Company, Columbus, Ohio. There are some minor stains on the plane, but it is otherwise in excellent condition, noting some age checks in the ivory tips. 350 - 750
493. FOUR ORIGINAL HUDSON MOTOR COMPANY SHOP CONTOUR TEMPLATES, all by the Hudson Motor Company, Michigan. These were obtained many years ago when the assets of the Hudson Motor Company were acquired by another auto maker and have been in storage since that time. There is still time to design the 2011 Hudson and hope for a government bailout. 200 - 400
494. A showy TROPICAL HARDWOOD PLOW PLANE having a most unusual slide lock depth stop mechanism. This pretty plane is in top collector quality condition. From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 200 - 400
495. A classic SHIPWRIGHT'S RAZEE JOINTER PLANE fashioned from figured cherry wood and in nearly new condition. It is fitted with a cutting iron by the Sandusky Tool Company. 200 - 400
496. A SET OF DISPLAY MODELS for a proposed patented automobile turning signal by Leonard Adams, Buffalo, New York. These ca. 1920's models are in nearly new condition. Included with the models is documentation on this invention and other competing innovations. 500 - 1000
497. An early WANTAGE RULE by Belcher Brothers and Company, New York, New York. This boxwood and brass rule is fitted with an IVORY insert plate. From the James Doerflinger Collection. 300 - 600
498. A SELF-ADJUSTING PIPE WRENCH, No. 0, by Bullard. This spring-activated wrench is marked with the patent date of October 27, 1903. This was the smallest size offered in this series. It is in top collector quality condition, retaining some 90% of its original nickel plating. 100 - 200
499. THREE EXTRA CLEAN BLOCK PLANES including an Ohio Tool Company No. O19; a lever adjust Ohio No. O9 1/2; and a "Revonoc" knuckle joint block plane. All are in nearly new condition. Nice. 100 - 200
500. A rare and nearly perfect example of the "VICTOR" NO. 14 LIGHT DUTY PLOW PLANE. Among the most sought-after and most difficult to find of all of the many innovative planes produced by inventive genius Leonard Bailey, the "Victor" No. 14, perhaps more so than any of Bailey's early output, was particularly subject to damage. Retaining all of its original parts, clearly marked with the July 6, 1875 patent date and absolutely devoid of any damage or evidence of excessive wear, this superb example is a quintessential example of the synthesis of functionality and art that is the essence of Bailey's early output. More than 90% of the original shiny black japan finish remains as does an equal amount of the nickel plating on the fixing screws and handle. Extra special. 3000 - 6000
501. A COLLECTION OF SEVEN EARLY WALKING STICKS including two having Sterling silver heads and one having a mother of pearl handle and Sterling silver ferrule. Also included is one carved with the date "1855", another engraved with the presentation inscription "W.H.H. Jr. to V.F./Aug. 8, 1874" and one having a solid brass head. Incidentally, one of the sons of U.S. President Wlliam Henry Harrison was William Henry Harrison, Jr. He would have been about 70 years of age in 1874. Food for thought. 125 - 250
502. An early TINSMITH'S SWAGE HAMMER having dual ram's horn nuts to faclitate adjustment. It has been mounted on a hardwood stand to display. 80 - 160
503. FOUR BOOKS, ALL ILLUSTRATED BY ERIC SLOANE. Included in this grouping are "The Little Book of Bells", "Down Home Ways"; "Early American Winters" and "The Provident Planner". A nice collection for the Eric Sloane enthusiast. 90 - 180
504. THREE EARLY ELGIN POCKET WATCHES, all by the Elgin National Watch Company, Elgin, Illinois. All are gold plated including one having a hunting themed case. 200 - 400
505. A DIAMOND EDGE JOINTER PLANE, No. DE 8C, by the Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This plane retains its original India Rubber handles and fully 99% of its original black japan finish remains. An exceptionally clean example. 100 - 200
506. A COMBINED WRENCH AND HAMMER by J.H. Hebblethwaite, Rock Falls, Illinois, patented November 20, 1894. A nice example of this graphic combination tool. 100 - 200
507. A THIRTY-INCH LENGTH BRASS BOUND LEVEL, No. 96, by STANLEY. This Brazilian Rosewood level is in top collector quality condition and has been boldly marked with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark. 125 - 250
508. A rare "WORLD WAR II" TYPE "BEDROCK" PLANE, No. 603, by STANLEY. This plane has the Bakelite adjusting screw nut and stained hardwood handles that were employed owing to the exigencies of war production. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this uncommon "Bedrock" series plane. 150 - 300
509. A SCREW ARM HANDLED APPLEWOOD PLOW PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts, No. 101, by the Ohio Tool Company. This well preserved plane has some thread chips, but is otherwise clean and sound. It is marked with the owner imprint of one "J.J. BURGHARD" and includes seven original cutting irons. From the William Eviston Collection. 200 - 400
510. An IVORY ROLLING PARALLEL RULE by H.F. Fontaine. This well made navigator's tool is nicely accented with German silver fittings and is in top collector quality condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 100 - 200
511. TWO BRITISH TYPE WOODWORKING PLANES including a wooden wedge cast iron block plane and a rosewood infill rabbet. From the Neil Stoll Collection. 100 - 200
512. A NINETEENTH CENTURY CAST IRON GEAR DRIVEN SLICER of unknown original intended function. A fold-out wooden tray allows material to be fed into the three cutting blades on the wheel to mince them into small pieces. The body of the tool is very elaborately cast and it is in nearly new condition. A graphic and mechanically complex early kitchen collectible. 300 - 600
513. TWO UNCOMMON ROSEWOOD LEVELS, both by STANLEY. Included are examples of the No. 11 and No. 111. Both are in excellent condition and both measure 28" in length. From the William Eviston Collection. 150 - 300
514. A REPRODUCTION ENFIELD "TOWER" RIFLE by the Dixie Gun Works, Union City, Tennessee. This model of the classic Civil War era black powder weapon that was used by both the North and the South is in excellent condition, retaining nearly 95% of its original finishes. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 250 - 500
515. An early NAVAL MODEL FLINTLOCK MUSKET having an extra short barrel. The initals "GR" together with a crown adjacent to the stock indicate that it was produced during the reign of King George of England, most likely George IV, who ruled between 1820 and 1830. The designation "LW" over "N6" is carved into the stock in block letters--a likely regimental marking. The firearm is in clean and presentable condition, but has seen some wear in its nearly two hundred years of existence. 300 - 600
516. A REPRODUCTION FLINTLOCK RIFLE by Hatfield. This black powder weapon has a brand new blued steel lock mechanism marked with the "Hatfield" name and the stock appears to be of recent construction; however, the barrel has a "plum brown" color, indicating that it may have been from an older rifle with a new firearm being built around it using reproduction parts. 150 - 300
517. A HAND MADE FLINTLOCK RIFLE crafted by William Wensel. This very well made flintlock is ornamented with pewter and brass fittings and is signed with the maker's name on the top of the barrel. It is in top collector quality condition. 600 - 1200
518. A PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL by Edward Helb, Railroad, Pennsylvania, patented July 12, 1904. A clean and complete example of a desirable and complex patented inclinometer. 250 - 500
519. An OCTAGON LOG CANE RULE, No. 48 1/2, by the Stanley Rule & Level Company. Unlike most examples of this rule, this one is imprinted with the Stanley name near the top of the cane. A rare Stanley rule in excellent condition. 200 - 400
520. An IMPROVED COMBINATION PLOW AND RABBET PLANE, No. 050 A, by Record, Sheffield, England. This example is complete with a full set of cutting irons in top condition in its original slide top wooden box. 100 - 200
521. An example of BURLEIGH'S PATENT CARRIAGE WRENCH as produced by the Goodell Company, Antrim, New Hampshire. The patent for this spring-adjust carriage wrench was issued to Harry W. Burleigh of Franklin, New Hampshire on November 19, 1889. The wrench is shown in the Schulz book as No. 233. 80 - 160
522. A "CRAVIOLA" BRAND BRAZILIAN GUITAR, No. Cray 6N, by Tranquillo Giannini, S.A., Sao Paolo, Brazil. This well made guitar has sides and fret board of Brazilian Rosewood and retains its full, original paper label on the inside where it is designated as Ser. No. D448. This guitar sold for approximately five hundred dollars more than thirty years ago. 100 - 200
523. An EIGHT DAY SHIP'S CHRONOMETER by the Waltham Watch Company, Waltham, Massachusetts. This example is in perfect condition in its original mahogany case with key. A hinged wooden outside case has protected both the case and the instrument from wear and abuse. A superb nautical collectible in top collector quality condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 400 - 800
524. A TWENTY-TWO INCH LENGTH HAND SAW TYPE HACK SAW, No. 340, by Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This high quality saw has a carved applewood handle and retains all of its original etching on the blade. An uncommon special purpose Disston saw in essentially unused condition 100 - 200
525. A magnificent IVORY AND EBONY SLITTING TYPE MARKING GAUGE having an ornamentally turned head. The end section of the stem are embellished in a like manner. This finely crafted gauge is so well made from such delicate materials it seems unlikely that it was acually intended for use, where a fall from the edge of the bench would likely prove fatal. The first gauge of this type that we have encountered. 1000 - 2000
526. A softbound edition of the now out of print, "ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE STANLEY TOOLS" by John Walter in nearly new condition. An increasingly difficult book to find. 150 - 300
527. A "NO. 2" SIZE SMOOTHING PLANE by the Fulton Tool Company. This 7 1/2" length plane was likely made by Sargent of New Haven, Connecticut. Fully 95% of the original finishes remain on this extra clean example. 100 - 200
528. An example of "THE PERFECT" MECHANICAL EGG TIMER as produced by the Duparquez, Hudt & Moneuse Company, New York, New York. This mechanically complex spring driven and chain actuated device for restaurant use was patented on January 11, 1916 by Charles Spitz and Clement Dodson of New York City. The housing is fashioned from solid copper and it appears to be in excellent working order. If you are considering going back in time a century and opening a restaurant, we encourage you to take this with you. A gizmo. From the Legendary Lode of Interesting Americana of The King of Stuff®. 150 - 300
529. A MILLER'S PATENT COMBINATION PLOW, RABBET AND FILLETSTER PLANE, No. 41, by STANLEY. This well preserved example includes the original "wraparound" fence but not the filletster bed. Full 90% of the original of the original black japan finish remains. 500 - 1000
530. An example of the "THAYER PATENT" TACK HAMMER as produced by John Adams Thayer, East Boston, Massachusetts, patented June 24, 1862. It is in excellent collector quality condition and clearly marked with the patent date. 100 - 200
531. A HANDLED COMPLEX MOLDING PLANE by Wm. Thompson, Steuben, Ohio. Thompson is reported to have worked in the 1860's. His imprint rates four stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. A rare Ohio maker marked molding plane. 100 - 200
532. A FULLY BOXED COCK BEAD MOLDING PLANE by Israel White, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This classic short body plane is in excellent collector quality condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 125 - 250
533. TWELVE UNUSUAL BULLET MOLD AUGER BITS including many sizes and types. These bits were reportedly used for boring our the housing of a mold for pouring lead bullets. Also included is a bullet mold. 200 - 400
534. A QUIRK OGEE MOLDING PLANE by T.C. Cain, Ravenna, Ohio. Cain is reported to have worked in rabenna between 1838 and 1850. His imprint rates three stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. From the William Eviston Collection. 200 - 400
535. A SHOWY MAHOGANY JOINTER PLANE having a lignum vitae strike. This finely crafted plane is in superb collector quality condition and has nicely chamfered edges on the body of the plane. The strike button has a section of heartwood that covers half of the face. From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 150 - 300
536. A PAIR OF 5/8" SIZE TABLE JOINT MOLDING PLANES, No. 168, by H. Chapin, Union Factory. Both have skew set cutting irons and are in clean and usable condition. Matched pairs of table planes have become increasingly difficult to find. 100 - 200
537. An UNHANDLED SCREW ARM PLOW PLANE by Henry G. White, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The toe has been boldly struck with the "tools" trademark similar to that used by Henry's more famous relative, Israel White. The mark is the "D" designated imprint shown American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition and rates two stars for rarity. From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 90 - 180
538. TWO DOUBLE BLADE MOLDING PLANES including a Sandusky No. 166 screw arm sash molder and a Collins, Ravenna, Ohio 1/2" double tongue and groove plane. Both are in clean and sound condition. 80 - 160
539. A MASSIVE PANEL RAISING PLANE by J. Creagh, Cincinnati , Ohio that retains its full cutting iron by English maker William Greaves. There is a chip from the side of the tote, but the plane is otherwise in excellent condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 125 - 250
540. TWO HANDLED COACH MOLDING PLANES, both by R. Fairclough & Company, London, England. A compass rabbet and a boat-shape rabbet, both in nearly new condition, are included in this grouping. From the David Brandt Collection. 100 - 200
541. FIVE HEAVY HEAD GOLF PUTTERS including wood and metal shaft types. Included are examples by Ted Smith, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania; Bobby Cruikshank, etc. An interesting assortment. 150 - 300
542. A rare MARKS' PATENT SMOOTHING PLANE, No. O4, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio, patented August 20, 1907. This plane has a frog adjusting screw similar to that implemented by Stanley in 1910. 200 - 400
543. A scarce ADJUSTABLE CIRCULAR PLANE, No. 0113, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. Fully 75% of the original black japan finish remains on this uncommon Ohio Tool offering. 175 - 350
544. A SET OF SIX MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS' SCRAPERS. All are fashioned from Black Walnut and are in excellent working condition. Also included is a coach maker's router. 90 - 180
545. THREE CONNECTICUT MAKER SPIRIT LEVELS including an H. Chapin laminated type No. 428; an Upson nut laminated body level; and a Union Hardware cherry wood example that retains its original label. 100 - 200
546. A BEECH BODY TABLE MOUNT "SPILL" PLANE having a Mahogany base. This showy spill plane is in excellent working condition. 100 - 200
547. TWO CLEAN COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES, both by E.W. Carpenter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Included in this grouping are a quirk ovolo with fillet and a quirk ovolo with bevel. From the Carl Bostrom Collection. 125 - 250
548. An early cast iron footed kettle and a rare KETTLE TIPPER. This rare and early "tilting crane" accessory is in excellent collector quality condition. Neither the open hearth nor the pot of scalding water with extra long handle have been approved for use in households with small children by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 350 - 750
549. An early and unusual COMBATION PIPE AND NUT WRENCH. This curiosity features a central screw to adjust both the pipe and nut jaws. The first example of this wrench that we have seen or offered for sale. 250 - 500
550. An exceptionally well preserved DOVETAILED SOLE MITRE PLANE by Stewart Spiers, Ayr. This brass cap iron plane measures eight inches in length and retains its full, original "snecked" cutting iron. The throat is extremely tight and the sole clean and perfect. A superb example of a great craftsman's tool in top working order. Highly recommended. 1000 - 2000
551. An example of STURGEON'S PATENT SEATING SCREWDRIVER as produced by Screwmaster, Thompsonville, Connecticut. This hammer-actuated tool was used for tightening or loosening fittings. It was patented on January 14, 1930 and is in new condition in its original box 80 - 160
552. A PAIR OF NINETEENTH CENTURY PATTERN LEG CALIPERS having delicately filed feet and Rubenesque legs. From the Eric Olson Collection. 90 - 180
553. A copy of the picture book of French tools LE LIVRE DE L'OUTIL by Andre Veltier Marquis Velter and Marie Jose Lamothe. This large folio volume includes photographs of some of the most spectacular hand tools ever produced, many of which are housed in European museums. The text is in French, but words in any language fail in describing the spectacular photographs by Jean Marouis that appear on nearly every page. Long out of print and a must for the tool collector's library. 200 - 400
554. A scarce SEVEN-INCH LENGTH SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 2, by Kunz, Germany. This uncommon later equivalent to the Stanley No. 2 is in nearly new condition, retaining its full decal on the handle. A must for any collector of these diminutive planes. 100 - 200
555. An extra clean and complete No. 45 COMBINATION PLOW, RABBET & FILLETSTER PLANE, No. 45, by STANLEY. The box has lost its label, but the plane is otherwise perfect. 150 - 300
556. SIX CLEAN COLLECTIBLE KNIVES including a Schrade No. 190 budding knife; a Kabar fixed blade hunting knife; a hunting knife by York Cutlery, Solingen, Germany; and the Parker Knife Company. The Parker knife has a chip from the handle, but all are otherwise in excellent condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
557. TWO HAND MADE BONE HANDLE KNIVES. Both have custom made sheaths and may have been made by William W. Wensel, but they are not marked with his imprint. Both are in excellent condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 120 - 240
558. A HAND MADE BONE HANDLE KNIFE by William W. Wensel. This finely crafted knife has a brass butt plate and guard and a custom made sheath. It is marked with the Wensel imprint on the tang. 100 - 200
559. A HAND MADE BOWIE KNIFE by William W. Wensel in a custom made sheath. The knife is inscribed "Faith" on a brass plate on the bone handle. An ornate figural butt plate and an elaborate brass fitting adjacent to the guard add to the appearance of this finely crafted and well balanced fighting knife. The blade has tarnished some and could benefit from a good polishing. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 175 - 350
560. A HAND MADE BONE HANDLE KNIFE by William W. Wensel having a solid silver ferrule and a custom made sheath. A finely crafted knife in top collector quality condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 150 - 300
561. A HAND MADE BONE HANDLE KNIFE by William W. Wensel. This well made knife features a carved handle with a hunting dog in raised relief. The name "Joseph Delevan" is engraved on the handle. Complete with a custom made sheath. The handle may have been appropriated from another knife or a cane. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 150 - 300
562. THREE UNUSUAL EARLY HAMMERS including a "strap" type with adze head; a "strap" having a pick head; and a very early "Roman" pattern hammer. 150 - 300
563. A HANDLED COMPLEX MOLDING PLANE by Hall, Case & Company, Columbus, Ohio. This quirk ovolo with bevel molder is in clean and sound condition. It is marked on the heel with the designation "2 1/4 8/8". From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200
564. An extremely rare H.L. STEVENS PATENT BIT BRACE, No. 63, by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts, patented June 22, 1880. Given the "NS" rating in Ron Peason's book on American Patented Braces, this uncommon brace has a spring-loaded brass rod beneath the jaws to facilitate its adjustment in accordance the Stevens Patent. Fully 95% of the original nickel plating remains on this pristine example. 200 - 400
565. A EIGHTEENTH CENTURY WOOD KEY BED WRENCH having a hand forged shaft. A maker mark embossed in the wood is no longer legible. 100 - 200
566. An uncommon extra-long THIRTY-INCH MAHOGANY PLUMB & LEVEL, No. 14, by L.L. Davis, Springfield, Massachusetts. This level has both a center vial and a side vial mounted patent inclinometer patented by L.L. Davis on September 17, 1867. It is in excellent collector quality condition. 300 - 600
567. FIVE CLEAN CRAFTSMAN'S TOOLS including a Stanley No. 923 8" sweep brace; a brand new Ulmia stair saw; William Marples wood testing gouge; a handled cast bronze scraper plane; and a Rauch saddler's hammer. Something for everyone. 80 - 160
568. An early PRE-LATERAL RABBET PLANE, No. 10, by STANLEY. Fully 95% of the original paint remains on this example that needs only a light cleaning. 125 - 250
569. A STEEP QUIRK OGEE MOLDING PLANE by S. Sloop, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sloop worked in Cincinnati between 1829 and 1840. This example is in clean, sound and usable condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 120 - 240
570. TWO EARLY STYLE SPIRIT LEVELS, both by J. & G.H. Walker, New York, New York. Both are crafted from heavy Cuban Mahogany. One has a plumb vial and the other has only a level vial. Job and George Henry Walker produced tools, including a wide variety of folding rules, in New York City between 1849 and 1870. 100 - 200
571. A rare TWO-SECTION BILL POSTER'S HAMMER by the Vaughan & Bushnell Company, Chicago, Illinois. This Robertson type hammer is in clean and sound condition and clearly marked with the V. & B. name. From the Carl Bostrom Collection. 125 - 250
572. A SET OF MINIATURE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY TYPE WOODWORKING TOOLS. These hand crafted tools have been very finely made with great attention to detail. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 80 - 160
573. A PAIR OF PLANK MATCH MOLDING PLANES, both by Casey & Company, Auburn, New York. These uncommon adjustable fence type planes are in excellent condition, noting that one has a glued repair to the tip of the tote. 80 - 160
574. An unusual CAST IRON PLANE BODY SAW, No. 2. We have previously encountered only one other example of this device, which was formed from cast brass. 100 - 200
575. An ADJUSTABLE SCRAPER PLANE, No. 212, by STANLEY. Complete and in excellent condition, approximately 85% of the original black japan finish remains. The cutting iron is original, but unmarked. A nice example of one of the least common Stanley scraper planes. 1000 - 2000
576. Two extra clean TAPS AND DIE STOCKS FOR WOOD WORKING. Included in this grouping are a 1/2" size combination having a boxwood body die stock and a 1 1/4" pair by William Friederichs. Both are in excellent working condition. 80 - 160
577. A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silver. The four edges of the rule are each inscribed with a separate architect's scale. The rule is bright white and in exceptionally crisp condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 120 - 240
578. A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silver, No. 40, by STANLEY. This extra clean fully bound rule is marked with both the Stanley name and product number. It is in top collector quality condition. 250 - 500
579. A HAND CARVED REPLICA OF AN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY PLANE as produced by William Wensel. The handle is carved in the classic fashion and the date "1761" is carved in the body in front of the throat. The heel is marked with William Wensel's personal tool marking stamp and the stamp is included with this lot. 200 - 400
580. TWO UNCOMMON CAST IRON LEVELS, both by M.W. Robinson, Brooklyn, New York. Examples of the No. 9 in the 24" length and a twelve-inch example that is not marked with a number designation are included. Robinson carried on the level making of L.L. Davis until early in the Twentieth Century. 100 - 200
581. A KIT OF ASSORTED LEATHER DIES all in a panel-top wooden case. Many complex patterns are included in this grouping. 250 - 500
582. A COMBINATION SAW AND HATCHET by the "Do It All" Manufacturing Company, Holland, Michigan. The designation "Pat. Applied for" is imprinted on the head of this distinctive Michigan made tool. A nice example that retains nearly all of the original nickel plating on the head. 250 - 500
583. An example of SHAFER'S PATENT COFFEE GRINDER as produced by S. & B., Lewisberry, Pennsylvania. The Shafer Patent was issued on November 8, 1881 to Michael Shafer of Freeport, Illinois. Most of the original paper label remains. 100 - 200
584. A PRECISION TOOLS OPPORTUNITY LOT including an archimedian drill, drafting trammels, a mitre square and a Swiss made speed indicator by Sticht. 100 - 200
585. A COLLECTION OF TOOL REFERENCE BOOKS, all by Kenneth D. Roberts. Three are signed by the author. Included are copies of Wooden Planes in America, Volumes I and II; "Some Nineteenth Century English Woodworking Tools"; "New York Planemakers"; and the Supplement to Wooden Planes in America. All are in excellent collector quality condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200
586. A CLASSIC FLOORING RAGLET MOLDING PLANE by Alex. Mathieson & Sons, Glasgow, Scotland. These planes were used to plane a dust groove in flooring to allow the insertion of wainscoting and form a dust-free joint. 150 - 300
587. An early "POD" TYPE BRACE complete with six original pods. The turned head is fashioned from applewood. 225 - 450
588. An early CAST IRON CORN SHELLER by A.C. Murrell, Richmond, Indiana, patented October 6, 1903. This uncommon sheller is in clean and sound condition. 100 - 200
589. TEN WOODEN SHAFT GOLF IRONS all having unusual face scoring. Deep groove, checkered and partially scored types are included in this grouping. 200 - 400
590. A rare SCOTTISH MAKER "SPILL" PLANE by Currie, Glasgow, Scotland. This plane has been dovetailed to allow the insertion of legs so it can be used in table mounted fashion but the grooves have been filled by a previous owner. 100 - 200
591. A rare COMBINATION BOARD RULE AND LUMBER MARKING CRAYON by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This brass ferrule tool is shown in the reprinted Lufkin catalogue compilation, but this is the first example we have encountered. A rare Lufkin tool. 200 - 400
592. An EARLY PATENT "SUGAR DEVIL", patented July 27, 1875 by H.J. White of Green Bay, Wisconsin. This uncommon tool from the days before refrigeration is clean and clearly marked with the patent date. 100 - 200
593. A rare IRON FRAME PLUMB & LEVEL, No. 48, by STANLEY. This eighteen-inch size level was produced from 1872 to 1891 only. These were shown in the Stanley catalogues, but we have never seen one marked with the Stanley name. 200 - 400
594. A LEFEBVRE'S PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL as produced by J. Lefebvre of Paris, France. This cast iron body level has a brass center vial mounted on a brass blade that serves as a pointer for the inclinometer. A scarce precision tool in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
595. A CAST IRON BULLNOSE PLANE, No. 171, by Pet. This diminutive plane of distinctive form is marked with the designation "Pat. Appl'd for". Some 75% of the original black japan finish remains. 100 - 200
596. An early CAST IRON PENCIL SHARPENER by the F.S. Webster Company, New York, New York. Patented on June 21, 1892 by Frank B. French of Cincinnati, Ohio, this turn-of-the-century office accessory is in excellent collector quality condition, retaining some of its original gold decorative striping on the body. 175 - 350
597. An early and unusual CLAMP-ON BLACKSMITH'S VISE of distinctive form. This "take it where you need it" vise is in excellent working order and could be put directly to use. 100 - 200
598. An UNHANDLED WEDGE ARM PLOW PLANE by Griffiths, Norwich, England. Included with the plane is a full set of eight cutting irons by C. Nurse & Company of London. The irons are marked with the "broad arrow" imprint used by the British military. Army surplus. 80 - 160
599. An early and uncommon COOPER'S HOWEL PLANE by B. Farley, Hollis, New Hampshire. Farley is documented as having worked from ca. 1800 to 1820. His imprint, which is clearly marked on the face of this tool, rates four stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. 80 - 160
600. An extremely rare and nearly perfectly preserved 1 1/4" width PATENT ADJUSTABLE REBATE PLANE, No. A7, by Norris, London, England. Nearly all of the original finishes and the full, original cutting iron by Norris remain in this clean cabinet maker's plane. 1000 - 2000
601. An UNHANDLED BEECH PLOW PLANE by I. Sorby, Sheffield, England. This well preserved plane has four brass tips and is very nicely patinated. Ready to use, if you choose. 80 - 160
602. A lot of SIX UNUSUAL ENGLISH WRENCHES including many adjustable types. Some are patented. 90 - 180
603. A WEDGE ARM FILLETSTER PLANE by John Moseley & Son, London, England. This fully side boxed plane retains its original boxwood wedges and is in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
604. A BOX OF FOUR TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULES, all No. 61, by STANLEY. Of the four rules in the box, three are marked with the "Sweetheart" trademark and one is marked with an earlier imprint--an indication that Stanley's quality control did not extend to ensuring that all trademarks were the same, even if today's "type study" crowd labors under that illusion. All are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
605. A CLASSIC NINETEENTH CENTURY MACHINISTS TOOL CHEST. This well made oak chest has four sliding drawers, ornate cast Victorian pattern handles and solid brass pulls. 150 - 300
606. FIVE DOUBLE SIDED GOLF IRONS designed for both chipping and putting. All have wooden shafts. One is designated as an "Ambi Putter", presumably for those who Mantle-like, switch sides when golfing based upon their current opponent. 125 - 250
607. An EARLY PATENT "T" HANDLE CORN SHELLER as patented and produced by Michael Housman, Huntington, Indiana in accordance with the U.S. Patent specifications of the Housman Patent of September 4, 1860. This example is also marked with an 1866 patent date. It is in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
608. An unusual CENTER GUIDE PLOW PLANE having hand forged nuts. This unusually configured plane is the first in this pattern that we have seen. 100 - 200
609. A "CHAPLIN'S PATENT" COMBINATION SQUARE by the Standard Tool Company, Athol, Massachusetts. This uncommon early patent square retains its original twelve-inch rule that is distinguished by the sliding groove being offset from the center of the rule. This example is complete with its original scribe and is marked with the 1880 reissue date of the Chaplin Patent. 100 - 200
610. A rare "PUBLICAN'S" SLIDE RULE, No. 725, by Farmar. These rule were used for the specialized calculations involved in buying wine and spirits. It includes scales and tables for such factors as proof strength, dilution and profit. It is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
611. An EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FLINTLOCK PISTOL having an ornate cast brass butt. The ramrod looks to be a later replacement. 200 - 400
612. A EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FLINTLOCK PISTOL by Ash, Warranted. This early black powder weapon has a cast brass butt and is inscribed with the date "1776". 200 - 400
613. A REPRODUCTION BLACK POWDER PISTOL by the Replica Arms Company, Marietta, Ohio. This .44 caliber black powder weapon is inscribed on the cylinder with the designation "U.S. Dragoons" and is etched with a scene of a horse borne soldier. It is marked with serial number 1937 and is in nearly new condition. Also included is a leather holster. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 250 - 500
614. A "CENTAURE" BELGIAN COLT MODEL 1860 REISSUE by the Centennial Arms Company, Chicago, Illinois. This "1960 New Model Army" black powder pistol has a ship engraved on the cylinder and is marked with Serial Number 9487. It appears as new. Also included is a black leather holster having an oval "U.S." belt buckle. The previous owner was involved in Civil War reenactments and may have used this pistol for that purpose. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 200 - 400
615. A REPRODUCTION BLACK POWDER REVOLVER by the Replica Arms Company, Marietta, Ohio. This well preserved black powder weapon is marked with the designation "Patent" and has cowboy and Indian engraving on the cylinder. It is in essentially unused condition and includes a brown leather holster. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 200 - 400
616. A .36 caliber NAVY MODEL REPRODUCTION BLACK POWDER REVOLVER. It is marked with the designation "Made in Italy" and the Serial Number 13199. It is in nearly new condition and includes a brown leather holster. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 175 - 350
617. A .36 CALIBER REPRODUCTION BLACK POWDER REVOLVER by the Navy Arms Company, Ridgefield, New Jersey. The cylinder is engraved with a naval scene on this nearly new condition reproduction weapon. It is marked with Serial Number 7658 and is in nearly new condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 200 - 400
618. A .36 CALIBER SHERIFF MODEL BLACK POWDER REVOLVER by the Centennial Arms Company, Chicago, Illinois. A naval scene is engraved on the cylinder of this nearly new condition pistol. It is marked with Serial Number 33306 and includes a brown leather holster. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 200 - 400
619. A .44 CALIBER NEW ARMY MODEL BLACK POWDER REPRODUCTION REVOLVER by Euroarms, Brescia, Italy. This essentially unused pistol is marked with Serial Number 8170 and includes a brown leather holster and belt. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 125 - 250
620. An early American REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA FLINTLOCK MUSKET by the Charleville-Mezieres Armory, Ardennes, France. The lock mechanism is a later replacement on this historically important weapon that was the principal armament of the American revolutionary army. A great "wall hanger" that tells a story. 150 - 300
621. A "MODEL 1842" SPRINGFIELD RIFLE by Springfield Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts. The lock is marked with the Springfield eagle, the designation "1844" and the name "L. Pomeroy"--an important contractor in the production of these weapons. It retains its original bayonet and leather bayonet guard. This .69 caliber weapon was the principal weapon of the 63rd, 69th and 88th New York Regiments that comprised the famous "Irish Brigade" and was carried through all major combat until 1864. These weapons are in great demand among Civil War reenactors as a consequence of that association. 500 - 1000
622. A pair of PATENT WRENCH PIPE JAWS as patented and produced by H.W. Atwater, Newark, New Jersey on January 17, 1888. They are in new condition in their original box. Two sizes are included in the box. These were designed to clamp to the jaw of a "monkey" wrench to convert it to a pipe wrench. From the Hunter and Jean Pilkinton Collection. 100 - 200
623. A CUBAN MAHOGANY "TOOTHING" PLANE marked with the owner imprint "RT. Little". This exceptionally well preserved plane has a cutting iron by I. & H. Sorby. 90 - 180
624. TWO EARLY METAL PAILS including one fashioned from hammered copper and a brass pail having a bail handle. 125 - 250
625. A FANCY CAST BRONZE WINGED FIGURE OF A MAN. This solid cast bronze statuette is mounted on a marble pedestal and was reportedly from a large clock of French manufacture. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 500 - 1000
626. A SOLID BRASS MARINE COMPASS by Star, Boston, Massachusetts. This well preserved nautical instrument is in excellent condition in its original mahogany case that has a brass side vent port. From the John Meneely Collection. 200 - 400
627. An IVORY ADVERTISING FOLDING RULE having brass joints and center bits. It is imprinted with advertising from the "Bristol Cabinet Works" and is in nearly new condition. From the John Meneely Collection. 100 - 200
628. A HAND MADE EARLY STYLE WOODEN BRACE by William W. Wensel. A pair of brass hearts are inlaid in the sides of the brace. A fancy turnscrew holds the bits in place on this finely crafted reproduction tool. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
629. A SET OF ELEVEN CLEAN CARVING TOOLS, all by J.B. Addis & Son, Sheffield, England. All have tang type handles. Many sizes and types are included in this grouping. 100 - 200
630. An EARLY PATENT DOOR LIFTING DEVICE as patented by Samuel B. Forbes, Winchester, Connecticut on January 7, 1879. According to the patent specifications, this device was intended to lift doors to facilitate the oiling of hinges. We always remember to oil our door hinges in months beginning with the letter "P". From the Legendary Lode of Interesting Americana of The King of Stuff®. 80 - 160
631. THREE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Examples of the No. 171 caliper rule; No. 386 caliper; and No. 771 half-bound two-foot, four fold, all in nearly new condition, are included in this grouping. 80 - 160
632. An early and very well preserved MILLER PATENT PLOW PLANE, No. 43, by STANLEY. This example is of the uncommon later version with a provision for the "slitter" affixed to the rear depth stop. A nice example of one of Stanley's showiest planes. 250 - 500
633. A HANDLED PARALLEL SIDE SMOOTHING PLANE by Edward Preston & Sons, Birmingham, England. This rosewood infill plane retains its original Preston cutting iron and is in excellent working order. 250 - 500
634. A SOLID LIGNUM VITAE SUN TOPPING PLANE having a steel plate affixed to the sole. A substantial plane in excellent collector quality condition. 100 - 200
635. A rare example of the MCGILL PATENT HAND SAW by the Phoenix Company, Hitchcockville, Connecticut. Designed for use as a flooring saw, etc., this saw was patented on September 13, 1904 by George Gert McGill of Decatur, Indiana. This is the first example that we have seen. Rare. From the William Eviston Collection. 500 - 1000
636. A QUIRK OVOLO WITH BEAD MOLDING PLANE by T. Goldsmith. This well made plane has dual strips of lignum vitae boxing and is very nicely patinated. 120 - 240
637. A rare FOUR-INCH CAST IRON BLOCK PLANE, No. 107, by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Company, Birmingham, Connecticut. Fully 80% of the original black japan finish remains on this distinctive "boat pattern" block plane, which retains its original unmarked cutting iron. 125 - 250
638. THREE CLEAN COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES including a quirk ovolo with fillet by Gardner & Murdoch of Boston; a Z.J. McMaster, Auburn quirk ovolo with fillet; and a Greenfield Tool Company quirk ovolo with bevel that is also marked with the designation "H. Durrie, Ft. Wayne, Indiana". All are in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
639. A PAIR OF MASSIVE BRASS TRAMMELS having a distinctive cross-shaped shield pattern to the openings. The fixing screws are ornamented with fancy knurling. The trammels have been professionally cleaned and polished and are ready to display. 120 - 240
640. A CAST IRON PATTERN MAKER'S SOLE PLANE by J. Gehrli. This plane has a mechanically unusual adjustment mechanism that seems to have been the creation of Mr. Gehrli. Decidedly different. 100 - 200
641. TWO SETS OF EIGHT CUTTING IRONS, both by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. Both sets contain mixed Sandusky logos. All are in clean and usable condition. 120 - 240
642. A LOT OF ELEVEN WOOD SHAFT GOLF IRONS, all by A.G. Spalding & Brothers. Some appear to be quite early including some that were produced without scoring on the faces of the clubs. 100 - 200
643. A CAST IRON CIRCULAR PLANE, No. 20, by STANLEY. This ca. 1935 example retains some 90% of its original black japan finish and is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
644. An early SPRING LOCK CHUCK BRACE having a turned beech handle and in excellent collector quality condition. 80 - 160
645. A rare CINCINNATI MAKER COMPLEX MOLDING PLANE by W. Wintkle, Cincinnati, Ohio. The mark on this quirk ovolo with bevel complex molder by this ca. 1840 maker rates three stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. 100 - 200
646. An example of WINKLER'S PATENT BORING MACHINE as patented by Randolph Winkler of Covington, Kentucky on May 18, 1909. The patent specifications indicate that it was intended for use boring holes in the sills of railroad freight cars. Only the second example of this tool that we have offered for sale. The wait between tool acquisitions can be very, very long for the collector of railroad car boring and drilling devices. 200 - 400
647. A MATCHING PAIR OF SASH & COPE MOLDING PLANES, both by E.W. Carpenter, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Included in this pairing are a screw arm sash molder and a fixed size coping plane. 125 - 250
648. A COMBINATION "CRESCENT" WRENCH AND KNIFE by the Cattaraugus Cutlery Company, Little Valley, New York. This most uncommon tool has a "Crescent" type wrench on one end as is fitted with knife and screwdriver blades. There is some tarnish on the knife blades, but the tool is otherwise clean, sound and complete. 350 - 750
649. An extra clean WEDGE ARM PLOW PLANE by Wm. Marples & Sons, Sheffield, England. Included with this clean plow is a full set eight William Marples cutting irons. A great working plane by a respected English maker. 100 - 200
650. A very scarce MACHINIST'S 5" LEVEL, No. 22, by the Millers Falls Company. These seldom-seen levels were discontinued from the product line ca.1915. This exceptionally well preserved example retains some 95% of its original black japan finish. 350 - 750
651. A HAND CARVED WOODEN DUCK DECOY by Capt. Harry R. Jobes, Aberdeen, Maryland. This well made decoy is signed and dated "1985". It is in superb condition. Also included are two unfinished wooden decoys including one of a swan. The Jobes bird is shown on the far right of the photograph. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 150 - 300
652. THREE HAND CARVED WOODEN DUCK DECOYS, including one of a duck in a "preening" form. All are in excellent collector quality condition. None is marked with a maker or owner imprint. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 175 - 350
653. THREE CARVED WOODEN DUCK DECOYS, all by Dave W. Hodgman, Niles, Michigan. All are in excellent condition. All are branded with the initials "D.W.H." From the William W. Wensel Collection. 200 - 400
654. TWO HAND CARVED WOODEN DUCK DECOYS including one branded with the mark of Tom Humberstone, Skaneateles, New York and another by Richard & Marion Harris, Old Saybrook, New York that is marked on the underside in ink with the maker information. Both are in nearly new condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 200 - 400
655. TWO HAND CARVED WOODEN DUCK DECOYS, both by William R. Goenne, King City, California. Both are in excellent condition. Both are marked with the "W.R.G." initials--one is branded and the other carved. Both are in excellent condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 200 - 400
656. TWO HAND CARVED DUCK DECOYS, both by Dave Hall, Slidell, Louisiana. Both are branded "DH" in a block letter brand. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 200 - 400
657. An EARLY HAND CARVED WOODEN DUCK DECOY. This small "Ruddy Duck" has a distinctive upturned beak. There is evidence of an early glue repair to the neck of the bird, but it is otherwise in excellent condition. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 125 - 250
658. An extra clean BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY LEVEL, No. 95, by STANLEY. More than 90% of the original finishes remain on this ca. 1900 example. 100 - 200
659. A classic ENGLISH ADJUSTABLE CHAMFER PLANE by Cox, Warranted. This extra clean and thoroughly usable plane retains its full, original cutting iron by I. Sorby and has a sliding wooden depth of cut stop. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
660. TWO PRECISION NAUTICAL COMPASSES including a later example by Danforth & White and a solid brass gimbaled type by Bergen Nautik, Bergen, Norway. We will send some Rakfisk along with the Norwegian compass, if the purchaser agrees to eat it. From the John Meneely Collection. 80 - 160
661. A fancy carved and dated TRIPLE SCREW ARM GROOVING PLANE. This showy and very well preserved plane is marked with the designation "M, Gr 1854". From the Donald Nesslage Collection. 200 - 400
662. A pair of SHOWY BRASS TRAMMELS having nicely contrasting brass and iron fittings. The "legs" on these Nineteenth Century trammels are exceptionally long. From the William Eviston Collection. 125 - 250
663. FIVE EXTRA CLEAN MARKING GAUGES, all by STANLEY. Included are examples of No.'s 47-061, 65, 68, 72 and No. 177 in rosewood. From the Neil Stoll Collection. 100 - 200
664. A MASSIVE INDIANA MAKER PANEL RAISING PLANE by B.W. Oakley & Son, Fort Wayne, Indiana. This extra clean oversize plane has been boldly struck with the imprint of this Nineteenth Century Fort Wayne enterprise. 200 - 400
665. THREE UNCOMMON FOLDING RULES, all by the Upson Nut Company, Unionville, Connecticut. Included are examples of the No. 53 1/2 architect's rule; No. 62 full bound two-foot, two-fold; and a No. No. 62 1/2 narrow two-foot brass bound rule marked "SC-USA" (Signal Corps-USA). All are in excellent collector quality condition. From the James Doerflinger Collection. 100 - 200
666. A FIBREBOARD COMBINATION PLANE, No. 193 A, by STANLEY. This example is complete with it's original irons and all original parts in nearly new condition in its original pasteboard box, which has weathered a bit. 100 - 200
667. A rare and very well preserved MAHOGANY TALL FRAME PATENT INCLINOMETER, No. 4, by L.L. Davis, Springfield, Massachusetts, patented September 17, 1867. A nice example of a rare and very early inclinometer level. 300 - 600
668. A MASSIVE CORNICE MOLDING PLANE. This substantial early plane has an integral fence and is marked with the owner/maker name of one "J. Sargent". The plane measures five inches in width and cuts a molding three inches wide. 150 - 300
669. A COMBINATION WRENCH AND HAMMER by the Atha Tool Company, patented July 12, 1910. This example is not marked with the patent date, but incorporates the stepped feature under the claw for removing nuts and bolts while ruining the hammer. A classic bad idea that makes a great collectible tool. 80 - 160
670. An exceptionally well preserved "BEDROCK" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 604, by STANLEY. Fully 99% of the original paint remains on this exceptionally clean example. 150 - 300
671. A rare MULTI-FUNCTION TRAMMEL, No. 6, by STANLEY. This complete and essentially unused set is retains its original "keeper" beam for holding the trammels and accessories. One of the least common Stanley layout tools, especially when found complete and in this condition. 350 - 750
672. An extremely rare pair of multi-function trammels, No. 5, by STANLEY, patented March 2, 1909. These "Sweetheart" era trammels are complete and retain their original nickel plating. The least common of all of Stanley's trammels in top collector quality condition. 500 - 1000
673. A SPRING & ROBINSON PATENT COPING SAW by Spring & Robinson, Hyde Park, Massachusetts, patented June 18, 1878. Approximately 85% of the original paint and pin striping remain on this well preserved example. 90 - 180
674. TWO SALESMAN'S DISPLAY BOXES including a Constantine's exotic wood sample box and a series of books of leather samples from the Eagle-Ottawa Leather Company, Grand Haven, Michigan. Both are in excellent condition, noting that there is some tape on the top of the Constantines box. 80 - 160
675. Produced under a patent granted to Charles Miller of Brattleborough, Vermont on June 28, 1870, the "MILLER'S PATENT" series of plow and filletster planes produced by the Stanley Rule & Level Company are generally regarded as among the most beautiful hand tools ever produced. This example of the top of the line No. 42 combination plow & filletster plane is in excellent condition, retaining both original fences and the filletster bed. There is a tight crack in the handle and a previous owner has drilled a hole through the skate, but the plane is otherwise excellent. A nice example of a rare Stanley plane. 1250 - 2500
676. A classic "SHEFFIELD" PATTERN BRACE by James Bee, Sheffield, England. Included with this extra clean brace is a full set of center bits. 100 - 200
677. A rare "TYPE 2" CIRCULAR PLANE, No. 13, by STANLEY. The sole is fixed to the body with a series of bevel head screws and the plane has the solid brass adjusting screw for the depth of cut and a solid cast iron cap iron. The cutting iron is marked with the date of the December 24, 1867 Leonard Bailey patent for the cam-operated cap iron. Some 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra clean and early example. 350 - 750
678. A leather handle "SPORT" MODEL FIXED BLADE KNIFE by W.l. Marble, Gladstone, Michigan. This classic "hunting" knife retains its original sheath and is in excellent collector quality condition. 60 - 120
679. An ENGLISH SIDE BOXED FILLETSTER PLANE having boxwood wedges to lock the slitter and arms in place. by W. Dibb, York, England. Dibb produced planes between 1800 and 1845. This example is in top collector quality condition. 80 - 160
680. A PATENT ADJUSTABLE SMOOTHING PLANE, No. A 5, by Norris, London, England. This post-war example is in excellent condition, retaining some 7/8" of its original Norris cutting iron. 250 - 500
681. TWO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY HAND FORGED CARPENTERS SLICKS, both having illegible maker imprints. Both are in clean and usable condition. Both have new handles and the early style tapered blades that measure 4" and 2" in width at the business ends. Both have later type handles. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 100 - 200
682. A set of THREE BRASS BACK HAND SAWS, all by Tyzak Sons & Turner, Sheffield, England. Tenon and dovetail types are included in this very little used set. Also included is a double blade veneer saw. From the William W. Wensel Collection. 80 - 160
683. A ONE FOOT-FOUR FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silver, No. 92 1/2, by STANLEY (Unmarked). This most unusual Stanley IVORY rule is in excellent condition, noting one small crack in the ivory adjacent to the main joint, in its original leather case. From the John Meneely Collection. 200 - 400
684. TWO EARLY WOODEN BRACES, both with one original "pod". Included in this lot are a beech brace having a brass fixing screw and another fitted with brass plates over the chuck, most likely as a repair to a crack in the wood. 125 - 250
685. THREE PAIRS OF DECORATIVE CALIPERS including one "Maitre Danser". All have excellent file work and are in clean and presentable condition. From the Eric Olson Collection. 125 - 250
686. A PATENT UNIVERSAL COMBINATION PLANE, No. 55, by STANLEY. This superb example is complete with four boxes of cutting irons in a hinge-top wooden box. Fully 99% of the original finishes remain on this extra clean example. 300 - 600
687. FIVE EARLY WOODWORKING TOOLS including a pattern makers fillet plane; a double coach beader; scorp; large gouge and a spokeshave. All are in excellent working condition. 90 - 180
688. A CABINET MAKER'S LOW ANGLE BLOCK PLANE, No. 62, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the "Sweetheart" era trademark on this well preserved example that has had its black japan finish "enhanced" by a previous owner. 150 - 300
689. FOUR CLEAN COACH MAKERS TOOLS including router planes and scrapers. One "ram's horn" pattern scraper is included in this lot. 80 - 160
690. A GENERAL LINE CATALOGUE, No. 400, by the Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This complete 1935 Edition catalogue shows the full "Diamond Edge" line and much more in its 2,546 pages. A walk through history. 100 - 200
691. An ONE-FOOT, SIX-INCH FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silver, No. 38, by STANLEY. This rule, which is marked with the early Stanley imprint, has uniform medium yellowing but the numbers and maker marking are crisp and clear. 100 - 200
692. A COMBINATION ALLIGATOR WRENCH AND KNIFE by the Aerial Cutlery Company, Marionette, Wisconsin. This double blade knife has a handle of butterscotch celluloid. 200 - 400
693. A solid oak ADVERTISING DISPLAY CASE by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. The front of the case retains its "Spring Joint Rules" decal and the case is in top collector quality condition. 100 - 200
694. An EARLY PATENT "SUGAR DEVIL" as patented by William McCormick, Washington, Nebraska on May 23, 1876. The handle on this uncommon two-post auger appears to be a later replacement. 100 - 200
695. An "O.V.B." BRAND LEVEL OF ROSEWOOD AND BRASS, No. 100, by the Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett Company. This uncommon extra quality level is in extra crisp and clean condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200
696. An early PITTSBURGH MAKER LOW ANGLE MITRE PLANE by T. Clark who is reported to have worked in Pittsburgh from 1819 to 1850. This plane is marked with his "B" designated imprint, which rates five stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200
697. THREE EARLY MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS including a brace by Sharp & Smith; a brass handle surgical saw; and a magnifying glass. 100 - 200
698. FOUR AMERICAN MADE POCKET WATCHES including two examples marked New York Standard, Rockford and two examples by the Illinois Watch Company. All are in excellent collector quality condition. 125 - 250
699. TWO "WRIGHT" PATENTED WRENCHES, both by the Wright Wrench Forging Company. These wrenches were patented on January 26, 1909 by James F. Wright of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both the more common metal handle and the rare wood handle type are represented. 100 - 200
700. A MAGNIFICENT SOLID BOXWOOD "SHEFFIELD" BRACE by Brown & Flather, Sheffield, England that is marked on the chuck with the designation "T.J. Wood/Deane & Chatham Streets N.Y." Wood operated at this location between 1840 and 1853 as "Wood's Tool Store". The Wood mark on the brace is so well done that it appears to have been added at the Brown & Flather factory. The brace is in unused condition, retaining nearly all of its original finishes on both wood and metal. There is a tight check in the turned ebony head and some age checks from the boxwood body, but the overall condition of this one hundred and sixty year old brace is extraordinary. Included is a full set of Brown & Flather bits that were found with the tool. The bits retain their original straw temper color and are absolutely perfect. Simply a great English brace with a documented American heritage. Highly recommended. 1000 - 2000
701. A PAIR OF NINETEENTH CENTURY LEG CALIPERS having "boots" formed by employing a bluing process on only the lower portions of the legs. They are marked with the name of the owner and presumed maker, one "Wm. A. Sharp". From the Eric Olson Collection. 120 - 240
702. A MASSIVE PAIR OF BRONZE TRAMMELS having elongated rectangular cutouts, iron tips and screws. 100 - 200
703. A rare FOLDING CAST IRON BOOT JACK. This uncommon boot jack is hinged in the middle to allow it to be stored away when not in use. Also included is another boot jack of distinctive form. 200 - 400
704. A rare DOUBLE IRON SMOOTHING PLANE by Kieffer & Auxer, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This plane was produced in accordance with the E.W. Carpenter Patent of March 27, 1849. 80 - 160
705. TWO EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, both by STANLEY. Examples of the No. 57, not marked with the Stanley name, and the No. 84 half-bound, two-foot rule are included. Both are in top collector quality condition. From the James Doerflinger Collection. 80 - 160
706. FIVE NAMED GOLF PUTTERS, all having wooden shafts. Brands include "Tom Thumb", Bob-o-Link", "Picadilly", "Tip Top" and "Ideal". All are in clean and sound condition. 125 - 250
707. THREE CLEAN AND COMPLE WOODWORKING PLANES, all by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. Examples of the No. O3 smoothing plane; No. O71 router; and No. O80 scraper, all in excellent condition, are included in this grouping. 100 - 200
708. A LATER "BEDROCK" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 603, by STANLEY. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains on this turn of the Century example. 100 - 200
709. A HANDLED QUIRK OGEE MOLDING PLANE, No. 80, by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. This razee type body plane is in top collector quality condition. From the William Eviston Collection. 100 - 200