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7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis IN
Auction Start Time: March 28, 2020, 9:31AM
7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis IN
Auction Start Time: March 28, 2020, 9:31AM
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A rare EBONY AND BRASS RABBET PLANE as produced by Rod Galster of San Diego, California. A limited number of these planes were produced, most likely in the 1990's. This is the only example that we have seen or offered for sale. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $230.00 | ||
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A "KEEN KUTTER" DRAW KNIFE by the Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This most unusual "Miniature Size" drawknife has a three-inch cutting edge and is in excellent collector quality condition. The tool is not marked with the Keen Kutter name, but the form is unmistakable. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $109.25 | ||
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TWO ORIGINAL BOX MARKING GAUGES, both by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. Examples of the MG-1 and MG-3 gauges, both in new condition in their original boxes are included. The No. MG-3 gauge is marked with the initials "C.P.K." | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $258.75 | ||
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TWO CLEAN AND USABLE EDGE TOOLS including a plumb single bit axe felling axe and a six-inch blade lipped shipwright's adze. From the Collection of the late Winsor "Bud" Steere, North Kingstown, Rhode Island. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $69.00 | ||
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A FANCY CAST BRONZE PLUMB BOB. This showy plumb bob is cast with an animal and agricultural motif including images of a lion, stork, etc. in an Egyptian motif. The original brass "keeper" reel is included with the bob. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $345.00 | ||
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A MINIATURE SCALE MODEL OF THE J.J. TOWER PIPE & NUT WRENCH as produced by master miniaturist Hilary Klein of Granville, Iowa. Finely crafted of rosewood, brass and steel and in its original fitted walnut box, this wrench is in perfect condition. The original was patented on June 26, 1883 by John J. Tower of Brooklyn, New York. These miniature wrenches were produced by Iowa craftsman and collector Hilary Klein for many years for a select group of approximately ten collectors. This wrench is listed as No. 42 in the booklet, Hilary Klein Hand-Crafted Miniature Wrenches, compiled by Les Williams. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $345.00 | ||
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An example of BILLINGS PATENT LOOP HANDLE SCREWDRIVER by the Billings & Spencer Company, Hartford, Connecticut. The fold-out mechanism was patented by C.E. Billings February 4, 1896. It was applied to screwdrivers as well as knives in a variety of different forms. This example is in nearly new condition and clearly marked with the maker name and patent information. From the Collection of Rodney Washburn, Rochester, New Hampshire | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $63.25 | ||
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An EARLY EBONY HANDLE TOOTH "KEY" having an early style turned shaft. These tools where used for performing dental extractions. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $51.75 | ||
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AN EARLY INDIAN POTATO STAMPED BERRY BASKET having alternating yellow tinted splints and red tinted splints. The basket was ornamented with two separate stamps, traditionally made from a carved potato, yielding the name. The basket is complete with its original handle and in excellent condition, noting a very minor stain in one corner of the bottom of the basket. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $201.25 | ||
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A WOOD LEVEL PITCH ADJUSTER, No. 5, by Stanley. Fully 90% the original nickel plating remains on this well preserved special purpose tool. These were fitted to the end of a wooden level and were equipped with an extension "foot" to set the level at a specific inclination. They were not a big seller and examples are consequently quite scarce. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $103.50 | ||
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A PATENT SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 4, by the Union Manufacturing Company, New Britain, Connecticut. This plane has the "vertical post" feature of the December 8, 1903 Carleton & Trask Patent. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra clean example. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $103.50 | ||
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A FANCY EBONY AND GERMAN SILVER STRATTON TYPE LEVEL by Barry Weaver, Barrington, Rhode Island. This showstopper level has double plumb vials, and it is fully bound in German silver. The name of this modern master of the level making trade is printed beneath the main level vial. A masterpiece. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $632.50 | ||
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A ROSEWOOD INFILL RABBET PLANE of distinctive form. Neither the plane nor the cutting iron is marked with a maker name. Nearly the full, original cutting iron remains. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $86.25 | ||
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The ORIGINAL CARPENTRY, SAWMILL PAINTING AND FARMING LEDGER kept by John Daroads of Fairfield Township, Columbiana County, Ohio between 1826 and 1860. Columbiana County is located to the East of Canton, Ohio on the Pennsylvania border. This ledger includes approximately 104 pages of accounts showing the work performed by Daroads, whose name appears in some records as John DeRoads. A number of accounts including those with Martin Daroads, Isaac Dixson, Daniel Garwood, Chester Reeder, Joseph Entrican and many more are included. Many have phonetic spelling, but all resided in Columbia County, Ohio at the time this book was compiled. An interesting look at the working life of a carpenter, handyman in the second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $80.50 | ||
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A MULTIPLIER GEAR BREAST DRILL, No. 186, by the Goodell Pratt Company, Greenfield, Massachusetts. Fully 90% of the original black and red japanning remains on this drill, which was patented on March 31, 1896 by Albert D. and Henry E. Goodell, both of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. The leather strap from the breast plate is missing, but this uncommon drill is otherwise in excellent condition. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $166.75 | ||
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A RARE TWO METER RULE by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This rule, which has dual brass tips, is imprinted on one side with Metric and on the on other with English graduations. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $92.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN "GAGE" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. G 4, by Stanley. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this plane, which was produced using the improvements to the John P. Gage transitional plane patents secured by Edmund A. Schade on February 17, 1920. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $109.25 | ||
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FIVE EXTRA CLEAN LATER TYPE CASE KNIVES, all by the W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Bradford, Pennsylvania. All are in nearly new condition. All are trapper types. Included in this grouping are an Imitation Pearl No. 9254, a Centennial No. 6240SS, a Transition 1996 No. 6254SS, a No. 6254SS that has a cross instead of a shield and a No. 6254SS with its original box and warranty. All are in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $230.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN JOINTER PLANE, No. 7 C, by Stanley. This later "Type 19" version is in essentially unused condition in its original cardboard box, which retains its full, original paper label. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $230.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF MASSIVE BRASS TRAMMELS having square cutouts and dual knurled fixing screws. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $80.50 | ||
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A CLOSED THROAT ROUTER PLANE, No. 71 1/2, by Stanley. This example is complete with a full set of three cutting irons in new condition in its original "picture label" box. The box is in excellent condition, but is a bit dusty on the top. The plane is absolutely perfect. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $184.00 | ||
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FIVE ORIGINAL BOX PLUMB BOBS including a Keuffel & Esser No. 6491 in the 12 oz. size and bobs by Berger, General Hardware, the Pittsburgh Instrument and & Machine Company and a box of one dozen Dietzgen plumb bob replacement points. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $172.50 | ||
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An IVORY ADVERTISING FOLDING RULE that is not marked with a maker name. The rule advertises the Dental Goods business of A.M. Huttterford and lists multiple locations throught the United Kingdom. The back side is also imprinted with advertising and the inside is graduated in inches. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $201.25 | ||
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AN UNUSUAL PUMP OPERATED STEAM WHISTLE that appears to be factory made. This "tire pump" type whistle works great and it is in essentially unused condition. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $632.50 | ||
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AN UNUSUAL "SPINNING TOP" PATTERN PLUMB BOB having knurled brass cap. This dark colored bob has been professionally cleaned and polished and is ready to display. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $258.75 | ||
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A FULL SET OF BOXWOOD BUST MEASURE RULES. These specialized tailor's rules were used for laying out patterns for the types of curves more frequently found on womens' than mens' clothing. All are numbered and in top condition in their original canvas case, but are not marked with a maker name. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $258.75 | ||
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A LOT OF EARLY INDIAN ARROW POINTS. The tops of the glass faced cases are marked with the designation "Former TCHA Collection", which almost certainly refers to the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. The are also designated "near the fort", which likely refers to Fort Ouiatenon, the first fortification built in what is now the State of Indiana. Bird, arrow and one spear point are included in this selection. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $201.25 | ||
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An example of ARNOLD'S PATENT STERILIZER as produced by Wilmot Castle & Company of Rochester, New York. This device was patented on May 9, 1882 by William E. Arnold of Rochester and assigned to Wilmot Castle. It is complete and in excellent condition. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $34.50 | ||
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A RARE RIGHT ANGLE BREAST DRILL, No. 16, by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. This most unusual drill, which looks like it would require three shoulders and four hands to operate efficiently, was included in the Millers Falls line between 1903 and 1910 only. This example is complete and in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $258.75 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN 3 1/4 INCH WIDTH CARPENTERS SLICK by the Allan Hills Edge Tool Company, Galt, Ontario, Canada. This bevel edged slick retains its original turned handle and it is in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $345.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF FANCY BRASS TRAMMELS by Gleave, Oldham Street, Manchester, England. These well made and well preserved trammels have an adjusting screw on the end. They are mounted on a mahogany beam and they are clearly marked with the maker name and working location. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $80.50 | ||
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A SHOWY NICKEL PLATED IRON PLUMB BOB having a knurled brass cap. This ca. 1880's plumb bob is in essentially unused condition, and absent any chips, dings or other apologies. It is in essentially the same condition as it was the day it was made. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $258.75 | ||
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AN ORIGINAL BOX ITEMS OPPORTUNITY LOT, all by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. Included in this selection are a No. 296 floor scraper, No. 214 saw set, a No. 240 honing guide, a No. 55 wood scraper, and a Soldering Casket, No. 2. All are in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $74.75 | ||
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A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silver by J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England. This rule is also marked with the designation "L. & T.L.A. Co., Ltd." It is in unused condition in its original leatherette pouch. For those keeping score at home, L. & T.L.A. Co. is the Limmer & Trinidad Lake Asphalt Co., Ltd. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $316.25 | ||
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A MASTER PRECISION LEVEL, No. 199, by L.S. Starrett & Company of Athol, Massachusetts. These extremely precise levels were designed for work requiring a very high degree of accuracy. This example is in essentially new condition in its original hinged wooden box that retains its original label. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $166.75 | ||
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A CLASSIC THREE ARM COOPER'S CROZE that is carved with the initials "A.S." and the date "1842". This unusual small size croze is also carved with an ornate "hex sign" on the side. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $97.75 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN RED DIAMOND BRAND CAMP AXE by the Masback Hardware Company, New York, New York. The Masback Red Diamond brand name is deeply embossed in the head in a flowing script. The axe retains its original fawn foot hickory handle and is in excellent working order. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $97.75 | ||
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AN UNUSED CRAFTSMAN BRAND BRICK HAMMER, No. BT, by Sears, Roebuck & Company, Chicago, Illinois. This hammer retains its full, original decal and its original shipping sleeve. As good as they get. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $97.75 | ||
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An unusual small size "KEEN KUTTER" LEVEL, No. KS3, by the Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This most unusual level has both a plumb and level vial. We have seen several other examples of this size. It was represented as having been designed for use in a hardware store to display the features of the Keen Kutter line of levels. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $149.50 | ||
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SIX ORIGINAL BOX UTICA TOOLS, all by Utica Tools, Utica, New York. Included in this grouping are a pair of No. 820 bent hog ring pliers, No. 31 duck bill pliers, No. 441 diagonal cutters, a pair of No. 20 flat nose pliers, a pair of No. 775 long nose pliers and a pair of No. 1300 gas fitter's pliers. All are in top condition in their original boxes. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $40.25 | ||
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THREE UNUSUAL FORM PLUMB BOBS including one having a teardrop form that is marked on the center band with the name "Hector Truscott," another having a cylindrical banded neck and a fancy turned type bob in the form of a child's top having a protruding ring in the center. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $184.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 86, by Stanley. This arch joint, unbound rule has aged to a uniform light yellow color. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $132.25 | ||
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FIVE EXTRA CLEAN LATER TYPE CASE KNIVES including a wide variety of handle types. All are in nearly new condition. Included in this selection are four "Fight'n Rooster" knives, including a No. 024 International Club 1988, a yellow Canoe Whittler, another Canoe having a red Bone handle, and a commemorative knife from the Sidney Ohio Gun show. Also included is a Camillus Cutlery Co. Yellow Jacket Canoe pattern knife. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $201.25 | ||
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An EARLY FIRE STARTING DEVICE having a sliding cover. It is marked "Pat. Applied for", but we have been unable to locate a patent. This most unusual device has a Lizard pattern logo imprinted on the top. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $80.50 | ||
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A LOT OF UNCOMMON COOPERS' TOOLS including a croze dated 1811, a C.F. Close sun plane, a croze fitted with rollers to reduce friction and a head shave by P.W. Walker & Company, Burton, England. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $109.25 | ||
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A rare and extra early BEECH HANDLE 4 5/8 INCH LENGTH MONKEY WRENCH by L. Coes & Company, Worcester, Massachusetts. This wrench was patented on March 23, 1869 by George C. Taft of Worcester, Massachusetts. This small wrench is by far the least common of the Coes monkey wrench series. This is the Stanley No. 1 of wrench collecting. There is a small chip from the wood on the handle, but it is otherwise in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $276.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF EXTRA CLEAN SNIPE BILL MOLDING PLANES by Arthington, Manchester, England. They are both nicely side boxed in essentially unused condition. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $149.50 | ||
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A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE, NO. 88 1/2, by Stanley. This arch joint rule of IVORY and German Silver is in top condition with only minor yellowing. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $230.00 | ||
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FIVE CLEAN COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES including a Reed Utica ogee, an unmarked ogee, a double tongue & groove plane in the 1/2" size by the Auburn Tool Company, No. 71, a quirk ogee by Bensen & Crannell, and a quirk ogee, No. 77, by the Sandusky tool Company. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $184.00 | ||
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A FANCY BRASS POWDER FLASK by G. & J.W. Hawksley, Sheffield, England. This brass flask is clearly marked with the maker name and it is in top condition. From the Collection of the late Willis H. "Skip" Barshied Jr., Palatine Bridge, New York. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $74.75 | ||
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