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Lot-224
Length: 8.875in.
Maker: Tower & Lyon, New York, New York
Condition: GOOD+
U.S. Patent No.: 661010
Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00
Auction: March 16, 2019
Auction Location: Indianapolis , IN
An example of CHAPLIN' S IMPROVED SMOOTHING PLANE by Tower & Lyon, New York, New York. This example of the October 30, 1900 U.S. Patent of Maschil D. Converse of New York City has an adjustable throat mechanism and a rear handle fashioned from India rubber. It is in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of John and Janet Wells, Berkeley, California. In an unprecedented act of generosity, it was the express wish of John and Janet Wells that the proceeds from the sale of their extraordinary collection be divided equally between the Early American Industries Association and the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. Please bid generously. All M-WTCA and EAIA members who attend the auction and register for a bid card will receive a free copy of the auction catalogue. Please plan to join us at our GREAT new location at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis for two great Auction Weekends.
Length: 8.875in.
Maker: Tower & Lyon, New York, New York
Condition: GOOD+
U.S. Patent No.: 661010
Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00
Auction: March 16, 2019
Auction Location: Indianapolis , IN
An example of CHAPLIN' S IMPROVED SMOOTHING PLANE by Tower & Lyon, New York, New York. This example of the October 30, 1900 U.S. Patent of Maschil D. Converse of New York City has an adjustable throat mechanism and a rear handle fashioned from India rubber. It is in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of John and Janet Wells, Berkeley, California. In an unprecedented act of generosity, it was the express wish of John and Janet Wells that the proceeds from the sale of their extraordinary collection be divided equally between the Early American Industries Association and the Mid-West Tool Collectors Association. Please bid generously. All M-WTCA and EAIA members who attend the auction and register for a bid card will receive a free copy of the auction catalogue. Please plan to join us at our GREAT new location at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis for two great Auction Weekends.