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November Online Catalogue International Antique Tool Auction
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7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis IN
Auction Start Time: November 14, 2020, 9:31AM
7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis IN
Auction Start Time: November 14, 2020, 9:31AM
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A CAST IRON HEAVY JACK PLANE, No. LN-5 1/2, by the Lie-Nielsen Tool Works, Warren, Maine. This later "Bedrock" type plane is brand new, unused condition. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $295.00 | ||
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An extra clean PIANO MAKER'S BOW DRILL by J. Erlandsen, New York, New York. New York. This New York City piano maker's tool in nearly new condition, complete with the original bow. Unlike nearly every other example of this tool that we have sold, the IVORY spool on the drill is not chipped or cracked in any way. The drill is not marked with the Erlandsen name, but the form is unmistakable. From the Collection of Herb Kean, Morristown, New Jersey. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $275.00 | ||
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The ORIGINAL ACCOUNT LEDGER compiled by Joel Coe of Lewis County, New York between the yeares 1791 and 1811. The book, which measures 16" tall by 7" wide by 3/4" thick, documents all manner of accounts between Coe and many local persons for carting wood, renting horses, repairing bridges, having clothes mended, plowing, the sale of wood, a listing of work performed for others and the wages earned and much more. Names of persons documented in the book include Jehial Hall, Liman Bates, Ezra Miller, Anthony Tufelt, Eber Hubbard, Henry Ely, Oliver Pryar, Ephriam Williams and many more. The book is bound in calfskin with marbled boards, which are well worn. The binding has deteriorated and both covers are loose as are many pages, but the book is otherwise complete and intact. A few period receipts and documents for such things as freight hauling and a "Receipt for Mixing Paint", showing the procedure for making paint from shellac and pigment by boiling specific ingredients for a specified period of time. An interesting look at the life of one man in rural Lewis County, New York on the western edge of the Adirondack Mountains in the high "lake effect" snow region of the Tughill Plateau in the the last decade of the Eighteent Century and the first decade of the Nineteenth Century. From the Collection of Dave Englund, Seattle, Washington. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $65.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN "TYPE 13" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 4 C, by STANLEY. This pristine plane retains its full, original decal on the handle and is in essentially unused condition in its original pasteboard box. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $205.00 | ||
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THREE UNCOMMON CALIPER RULES by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Examples of the No. 016, No. 024 and a most unusual No. 047 hook end rule, all in excellent condition, are included in this grouping. From the Collection of Joel Hodapp, St. Louis, Missouri. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $105.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF SNIPE BILL MOLDING PLANES, both by Varvill & Son, York, England. These fully boxed planes are in superb condition and could be put directly to use. Each is marked with the imprints "I. Smith" and "F. Smith", who were most likely father and son. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $130.00 | ||
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A SCREWDRIVER TOOL KIT, No. 100, by the North Brothers Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This example is complete with all original tools in its original hinged wooden box with full paper label. All are in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $135.00 | ||
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An example of LELAND'S PATENT RATCHET HAND DRILL, No. 1980, by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. This multiple speed ratcheting drill was patented on June 10, 1913 by John A. Leland of Montague Falls, Massachusetts and assigned to the Millers Falls Company. It is in nearly new condition, retaining some 98% of its shiny original finishes. A great example of what these tools looked like as they left the factory for sale. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $300.00 | ||
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A rare PATENT ADJUSTABLE PANEL PLANE, No. 54, by Norris, London, England. This most unusual cast iron body plane retains its full, original Norris cutting iron and some 98% of its original finishes on all surfaces. A rare Norris plane in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $750.00 - $1500.00 Current High Bid: $1300.00 | ||
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An EARLY DOUBLE SIDE ENAMEL FINISH SIGN by the Magnolia Petroleum Company, Galveston, Texas. Fully 90% of the original enamel finish remains on this sign, which would likely have been suspended by a chain facing the road so potential customers could see it from either direction. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $300.00 | ||
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A PATENT ADJUSTABLE JOINTER GAUGE, No. 386, by STANLEY. This extra clean example is cast with the date of the April 1, 1913 U.S. Patent of Albert F. Schade. Fully 98% of the original nickel plating remains. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $125.00 | ||
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A most interesting and unusual BUGGY WRENCH CANE. This can has an ebony shaft and dual steel ferrules. A "Portland Diamond" double carriage and nut wrench is secured to the top of the cane. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $275.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF MASSIVE BRASS TRAMMELS having massive knurled brass cap screws and cruciform cutouts on the bodies. Both are mounted on a rosewood beam and are in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $100.00 | ||
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An EARLY "BEDROCK" FORE PLANE, No. 606 C, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the "Pat Ap'l. 19, 92" trademark on this clean and ready to use example. It is absent any chips cracks or other apologies and could be put directly to use. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $100.00 | ||
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An extremely rare and exceptionally well preserved BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD JOINTER PLANE by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. This plane has a mahogany wedge and a beech handle and looks to have been very little used. The Ohio Tool Company offered wooden smoothing planes in rosewood, together with a note that other types of planes were available in that material by "special order". This planes was almost certainly a Special Order item from the Ohio Tool Company. The only rosewood jointer plane by this maker of which we are aware. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00 Current High Bid: $900.00 | ||
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FIVE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Examples of the No. 172 (Stanley No. 13 1/2 equivalent); No. 386 (No. 32); No. 771 (No. 84); No. 862 C (No. 83 C); and a No. 863 L with integral level, for which there was no Stanley equivalent. From the Collection of Joel Hodapp, St. Louis, Missouri. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $160.00 | ||
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THREE EXTRA CLEAN BOXWOOD TAILORS SQUARES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Examples of the No. 8237 in the six-inch size; No. 8246, measuring ten inches and a full size No. 8232 at 24". All are in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $95.00 | ||
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THREE PHILADELPHIA MAKER COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES a cove and astragal by W. Grinnel; a G. White quirk ovolo with bead; and a sash coping plane by E.W. Pennell. The White and Pennell planes both have boxing of Brazilian Rosewood. All are in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A J.C. HIGGINS .22 CAL RIFLE, No. 103.16, by Sears, Roebuck & Company, Chicago, Illinois. This bolt action rifle has a 43" length barrel. It is missing its magazine, but it is otherwise in excellent condition.Purchases of modern firearms require a background check. Items purchased may be picked up at Martin J. Donnelly Auctions in Avoca, New York where a background check will be performed. Sales of pistols to New York State residents require a New York State Pistol Permit. Out of state sales require that the firearm be mailed to a dealer possessing a Federal Firearms License. If you have specific questions about how this policy will apply to a specific purchase, please contact Martin J. Donnelly Auctions at (800) 869-0695 or by email at mjd@mjdtools.com . | |
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Estimate: $75.00 - $150.00 Current High Bid: $45.00 | ||
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A KNOB HANDLE WEAPON CANE having a cast bronze finial of a boy holding a basket. This showy cane, which was designed to use the heavy end as a weapon in the event it became necessary to do so, has a Sterling Silver collar and a shaft fashioned from Malaca Wood. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $175.00 | ||
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A .12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN, Model 100, by the Ithaca Gun Company, Ithaca, New York. This shotgun, which was produced in Japan for the Ithaca Gun Company, has 28" length barrel and it is in 95% of original condition. It is marked with Serial No. S178766.Purchases of modern firearms require a background check. Items purchased may be picked up at Martin J. Donnelly Auctions in Avoca, New York where a background check will be performed. Sales of pistols to New York State residents require a New York State Pistol Permit. Out of state sales require that the firearm be mailed to a dealer possessing a Federal Firearms License. If you have specific questions about how this policy will apply to a specific purchase, please contact Martin J. Donnelly Auctions at(800) 869-0695 or by email at mjd@mjdtools.com . | |
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Estimate: $750.00 - $1500.00 Current High Bid: $275.00 | ||
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AN EXTRA CLEAN COMBINATION PLANE, No. 45, by Stanley Tools, Roxton Pond, Quebec, Canada. This Canadian "Type 20" version is complete and in essentially unused condition condition in its original pasteboard box. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A SOLID BRASS SURVEYOR'S "WYE" LEVEL by Young & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This instrument has an 18" telescope and it is in excellent condition in its original fitted mahogany case. It is marked with Serial No. 8173. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $95.00 | ||
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A LORNA DOONE FILM ADVERTISING SIGN. This sign, which was produced by the National Biscuit Company of New York City features the actress who starred in the film "Lorna Doone", Madge Bellamy, eating Lorna Doone shortbread biscuits. The color on this 21" x 28" poster is bright and clear as the day it was first produced. The poster has been professionally framed and is ready to display. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $325.00 | ||
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An ARTFULLY PAINTED EARLY TOOL CHEST having the "Old English" Stanley trademark painted on the outside and the Stanley "imp" on the inside of the box. This box was originally commissioned by John Walter, author of "Stanley Tools: Guide to Identity and Value", then of Marietta, Ohio, and it was on display there for some time. The chest was brought to the legendary Stanley Tool Collector's Convention in 1993 where it was admired by one and all. Just the thing to top off a collection of Stanley Tools. Right, Ted? | |
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Estimate: $800.00 - $1600.00 Current High Bid: $250.00 | ||
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An example of "LONG'S PATENT" ROPE WINDER as patented and produced by A.D. Long, Fairfield, Iowa in accordance with the specifications of the July 18, 1911 United States Patent issued to long. This uncommon four-strand type includes its original "gathering tool". It is in excellent condition and could be put directly to use making rope. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $80.00 | ||
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An EARLY PERCUSSION CAP RIFLE having a brass trigger guard with "set" trigger, brass butt plate and its original ramrod. There is some pitting on the barrel, but this classic early rifle is otherwise in excellent condition. Just the thing to hang over the mantelpiece. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $275.00 | ||
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A FANCY CAST IRON "CHARIOT" PLANE having a cylindrical bridge and retaining its original rosewood wedge. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $45.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF SCREW ARM PLANK MATCH PLANES having applewood arms and nuts, No. 82, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. Both are in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $60.00 | ||
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A MINIATURE SCALE MODEL OF JOSLYNS PATENT NUT WRENCH as produced by master miniaturist Hilary Klein of Granville, Iowa. Finely crafted of brass, mahogany and steel this miniature masterpiece is in brand new condition in its original walnut box. The original was patented on March 3, 1857 by B.F. Joslyn of Worcester, Massachusetts. 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. 11 in the booklet, Hilary Klein Hand-Crafted Miniature Wrenches, compiled by Les Williams. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $550.00 | ||
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A PRECISION SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT by William Young & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This instrument has a 4 3/4" compass needle and a 10" telescope. It is marked with Serial No. 7676 and is in excellent condition in its original mahogany, noting some cracks in the glass facing of the compass. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A rare CORRUGATED SOLE CARRIAGE MAKER'S RABBET PLANE, No. 10 C, by STANLEY. Approximately 5/8" of the original cutting iron, which is marked with the turn of the century "Pat. Ap'l. 19, '92" trademark. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this clean and ready to use example. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $300.00 | ||
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A FANCY ROLLER JAW PIPE WRENCH. This wrench is similar to the Kanaval Patent produced by the Craft Tool Company of Conneaut, Ohio, but it utilizes an extended lever/trigger mechanism to release the rolling jaw. The only wrench of this configuration that we have seen or offered for sale. Rare. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $475.00 | ||
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A FIVE AND ONE-HALF INCH LENGTH SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 1, by Stanley. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1910 Stanley Rule & Level Company "banner" trademark on this extra clean early example, which retains fully 98% of its original black japan finish. | |
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Estimate: $800.00 - $1600.00 Current High Bid: $900.00 | ||
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A CAST IRON "T" RABBET PLANE by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Company, Birmingham, Connecticut. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains on this clean and well preserved eight-inch length example of the April 1, 1884 U.S. Patent of George D. Mosher and William H. Ford, both of Birmingham, Connecticut. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A LATER "BEDROCK" HEAVY SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 604 1/2 by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with Stanley's ca. 1890's "Pat. Ap'l. 19, '92" trademark on this extra clean and ready to use example which is absent any chips, cracks or other apologies. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A ONE-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silver by John Higgison, Birmingham, England. This arch joint, unbound rule has aged to a uniform light yellow. According to Jane Rees' essential "The Rule Book", Higgison produced rules in Birmingham at various locations between 1839 and 1894. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $45.00 | ||
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A HANDLED BOXWOOD PLOW PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts by E.F. Seybold, Cincinnati, Ohio. This classic Turkish Boxwood plow is in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $155.00 | ||
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A WORKING SET OF THIRTEEN CLEAN AND USABLE CARVING TOOLS. All have turned handles fashioned from applewood, mahogany, cherry and walnut. Makers include Addis & Meier. All came from the family of a former Master Carver for the Baldwin Piano Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $95.00 | ||
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A COLLECTION OF EIGHT SHRINKAGE RULES, all by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. Examples of the No. 8204, 8205, 8206, 8207, 8208, 8209, 8213 and 8216, all in excellent condition, are included in this grouping. From the Collection of Joel Hodapp, St. Louis, Missouri. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $45.00 | ||
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A SMALL SIZE CAST BRASS BLOCK PLANE, No. HP-5, by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. This diminutive plane is in brand new, unused condition in its original pasteboard box with an extra cutting iron. The only example of this uncommon Bridge City offering, which was produced in 2004, that we have offered for sale. | |
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Estimate: $225.00 - $450.00 Current High Bid: $325.00 | ||
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A "BEDROCK NO. 602" WHITE BRONZE PLANE, No. LN 2000, by the Lie-Nielsen Tool Works, Warren, Maine. This Limited Edition plane is in brand new condition in its original pasteboard box. These were produced annually in a Limited Edition production. This example is serially numbered part of a Limited Edition. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $400.00 | ||
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A BLACKHAWK 357 CALIBER REVOLVER by Sturm, Ruger & Company, Southport, Connecticut. This pistol is in 98% of original condition. It is marked with Serial No. 31-38811.Purchases of modern firearms require a background check. Items purchased may be picked up at Martin J. Donnelly Auctions in Avoca, New York where a background check will be performed. Sales of pistols to New York State residents require a New York State Pistol Permit. Out of state sales require that the firearm be mailed to a dealer possessing a Federal Firearms License. If you have specific questions about how this policy will apply to a specific purchase, please contact Martin J. Donnelly Auctions at(800) 869-0695 or by email at mjd@mjdtools.com . | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $190.00 | ||
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A MASSIVE 1 3/8" BEAD MOLDING PLANE by Fisher & Agnew, Columbia, South Carolina. This partnership reportedly produced planes using this imprint in 1859. The mark rates four stars for rarity. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $145.00 | ||
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A PATENT QUICK ADJUST PIPE WRENCH by William S. DuCharme, Cleveland, Ohio. This unusual quick-adjust pipe wrench was patented on February 11, 1919. This is only the second example of this wrench we have seen or offered for sale. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $95.00 | ||
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TWO EARLY TYPE COLLECTIBLE ITEMS including an H.N. White Company Official Boy Scout bugle and a child's wooden sled. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $65.00 | ||
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EIGHT EXTRA CLEAN OIL CANS including examples marked Tidewater, Vortex, Sunoco, Gulfpride, Cen-Pe-Co, M.F.A., Nourse and Valvoline. All are in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $50.00 | ||
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A LUFKIN ADVERTISING DISPLAY BOARD by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This board includes a representative sample of various tape measure graduation patterns offered by Lufkin at the time it was produced. All of the samples are identified by a printed sign adjacent to the sample and there is a "Better Measure With Lufkin" sign at the top. A most interesting point of sale display that would have been available only to the largest Lufkin dealers or at the Lufkin factory. From the Collection of Joel Hodapp, St. Louis, Missouri. | |
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Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00 Current High Bid: $325.00 | ||
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A .12 GAUGE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN, Model 870 Expresss, by the Remington Arms Company, Ilion, New York. This extra clean shotgun is in 95% of original condition. It has a 27" length barrel and is marked with Serial No. A048501.Purchases of modern firearms require a background check. Items purchased may be picked up at Martin J. Donnelly Auctions in Avoca, New York where a background check will be performed. Sales of pistols to New York State residents require a New York State Pistol Permit. Out of state sales require that the firearm be mailed to a dealer possessing a Federal Firearms License. If you have specific questions about how this policy will apply to a specific purchase, please contact Martin J. Donnelly Auctions at(800) 869-0695 or by email at mjd@mjdtools.com . | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $155.00 | ||
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An extremely rare and exceptionally well preserved MALLEABLE IRON THUMB PLANE, No. 32, by T. Norris & Son, London, England. The brass bridge is marked with the Lufkin name and working location on this plane, which has a rosewood wedge and rosewood infill. The body and cutting are are marked with the assembly number "5". This extremely rare Norris plane is in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $3000.00 - $6000.00 Current High Bid: $1800.00 | ||
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