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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 DOVETAIL GUNMETAL SMOOTHING PLANE having a Norris type adjustment mechanism by Robert Baker, Mattawan, Michigan. This ebony infill smoother has a dovetailed steel sole. It is marked on the cap with the designation "Robt. Baker/1984" and it is in essentially unused condition. | |
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Estimate: $1500.00 - $3000.00 Current High Bid: $850.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF SHOWY NICKEL PLATED BRASS TRAMMELS having fancy turned legs and dual knurled rings on the cap. These look to date from the 1880's, or thereabout. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $35.00 | ||
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An EARLY OAK PLUMB LEVEL. This three position type has a plumb bob fashioned from a whale's tooth. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $110.00 | ||
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A PUMP ACTION 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, Model 1912, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This shotgun has a 21 1/2" length barrel and a 2nd barrel measuring 26" in length. Both have modified polychoke barrels. It is in 95% original condition and is marked with Serial No. 168198.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: $300.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF SHOWY BRASS TRAMMELS having turned iron legs and dual iron screws. These oversize trammels are mounted on a mahogany beam. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $45.00 | ||
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A rare CORRUGATED SOLE "JUNIOR JACK" PLANE, No. 5 1/4 C, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1930's "Notched Rectangle" trademark on this plane, which has had its black japan finish "enhanced" by a previous owner. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $135.00 | ||
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FOUR CAST IRON BLOCK PLANES, all by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Company, Birmingham, Connecticut. A 4" boat shape type and examples of block planes Nos. 108, 109 and 120, all in excellent condition, are included. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $175.00 | ||
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THREE CAST IRON STILL BANKS including a "U.S. Navy Bank", an "Army Safe" and a "Rival Bank" to divide the rivals. All are in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of Joel Hodapp, St. Louis, Missouri. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $80.00 | ||
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A working set of THIRTEEN CLEAN AND USABLE CARVING TOOLS including examples by Addis, Meier, and Buck Brothers. All have octagonal form handles. fashioned from rosewood, mahogany and walnut 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: $85.00 | ||
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A LOT OF THREE LOG MARKING HAMMERS including hammers that imprint the letters "S" on one side and "O" on the other, The designation "V * B" and a double hammer that marks "PC" on one side and "O" on the other. All are in excellent condition. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $130.00 | ||
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A CHAPLIN' S IMPROVED SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 1233, by Tower & Lyon, New York, New York. This uncommon corrugated sole variation is fitted with an adjustable throat. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A rare TAILOR'S MEASURING CANE. This special purpose cane was patented on May 11, 1954 by Jesse C. DePew of Columbia, Missouri. It has an extensible hook that hooks at the belt line with allowance for the height of the cuff from the floor. A complex special purpose cane in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $65.00 | ||
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A LATER "BEDROCK" JACK PLANE, No. 605, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the "Notched Rectangle" trademark introduced in the 1930's on this superb example, which is in unused condition. Fully 99% of the original black japan and lacquer finishes remain. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $165.00 | ||
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An EARLY PATENT QUICK ADJUSTABLE PIPE WRENCH as patented by Michael W. Ansterburg of Homer, Michigan on June 16, 1896. This wrench is shown in the Schulz book on "Antique & Unusual Wrenches" as No. 631. Only the second example of this wrench that we have offered for sale. Rare. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $140.00 | ||
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FIVE BONE APPOINTED LAYOUT TOOLS including marking gauges, try squares and a panel marking gauge. Tools fashioned from mahogany, rosewood and beech, all in excellent collector quality condition, are included in this selection. From the Collection of Nicholas Starr, Exeter, New Hampshire. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $95.00 | ||
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A DIMINUTIVE SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 1, by Stanley. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1930's "Notched Rectangle" Stanley Rule & Level Company trademark on this extra clean example. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra clean and well preserved example. A nice example in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $800.00 - $1600.00 Current High Bid: $800.00 | ||
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THREE FRENCH PATTERN PLUMB BOBS. These distinctively different plumb bobs have cylindrical and spheroid caps and are in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $115.00 | ||
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An EARLY PATENT INCLINOMETER LEVEL, No. 1, by the Davis Level & Tool Company, Springfield, Massachusetts. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this example of the September 17, 1867 U.S. Patent of Leonard L. Davis. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $175.00 | ||
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An exceptionally clean and well preserved SKEW BLADE RABBET BLOCK PLANE with removable side, No. 140, by STANLEY. This early Type 1 version utilizes a lever adjustment for regulating the depth of cut of the cutting iron. Fully 85% of the original black japan finish remains on this well preserved example, which is complete with all original parts and is absent any chips, cracks or other apologies. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $105.00 | ||
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A miniature model of the "IDEAL" QUICK-ADJUST NUT WRENCH as patented by Emery B. Smith of St. Louis, Missouri by master miniaturis Hilary Klein of Granville, Iowa. The Smith patent was issued on May 9, 1893. A rare quick-adjust wrench in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $425.00 | ||
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A CLASSIC OAK MACHINIST TOOL CHEST having multiple drawers. Also included in this lot is a large leather briefcase. From the Collection of Bill Curtis, Watertown, New York. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $100.00 | ||
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A "HOLLAND RUSK" ADVERTISING SIGN by the National Biscuit Company, New York, New York. This early poster size advertisement features a windmill in the background and biscuits in the foreground. It has great original color and has been professionally framed for display. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $90.00 | ||
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A "BEDROCK" JUNIOR JACK PLANE, No. 605 1/4. This plane was the Bedrock equivalent of the Stanley No. 5 1/4, having a 1 3/4 inch width cutting iron. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark on this extra clean example, which retains some 95% of its original black japan finish. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $350.00 | ||
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TWO EARLY WOODEN AIRPLANE PROPELLORS including examples in four and six-foot sizes. Both are formed of laminated wood and are in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $195.00 | ||
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An example of "THE X RAYS EGG TESTER" as produced by the Reeves-Rigling Egg Tester Company of Hamilton, Ohio. The U.S. Patent for this specialized egg candling device was issued on November 16, 1909 to William Rigling of Hamilton, Ohio. A rare and exceptionally well preserved early farm accessory. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $130.00 | ||
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A HANDLED MAHOGANY PLOW PLANE having mahogany arms and nuts. Five Sandusky Tool Company cutting irons are included with this exotic wood plow, which is in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $300.00 | ||
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A CONVERTED FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE as produced by Henry E. Leman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This early rifle, which has been converted from flintlock to percussion cap, has a broken stock and is missing its butt fitting. It is equipped with a "set" trigger. The lock is clearly marked with the maker name. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A rare and exceptionally well preserved DOUBLE HOOK JOINT MOLDING PLANE by Moseley & Son, London, England. This specialized double cutting iron plane was used in the making of airtight display cases. It has a full boxed sole and a solid brass depth stop running the length of the plane. It is in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $475.00 | ||
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A patent PRECISION SURFACE GAUGE by the Greist Manufacturing Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This uncommon later type surface gauge was patented by William Vangor of Bridgeport, Connecticut on December 26, 1950. It is in nearly new condition. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $45.00 | ||
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A TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY TOOL SET by the Woodsmith Company. Three high quality rosewood and brass squares, all in new condition in their original presentation box are included in this lot. These were produced for Woodsmith by the Bridge City Tool Works of Portland, Oregon, where they do not mind people burning and destroying the personal property of others. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $115.00 | ||
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AN EARLY ENGINEER'S TRANSIT by the Eugene Dietzgen Company, Chicago, Illinois. This instrument ahs a 4 1/2" compass needle and a 9 1/2" telescope. It retains nearly all of its original black japan finish and is marked with Serial No. 10141. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $75.00 | ||
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A LIMITED EDITION BRASS AND ROSEWOOD INCLINOMETER LEVEL, No. CT-3, part of a limited edition produced by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. Artfully fashioned from brass and rosewood in a mantel clock style evocative of the L.L. Davis Patent Inclinometer and Serial Numbered as part of a Limited Edition, this tool was part of the CT tool series produced by Bridge City each year. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $165.00 | ||
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A HANDED ROSEWOOD PLOW PLANE having boxwood arms and nuts and four IVORY tips by Casey & Company, Auburn, New York. Two cutting irons by Buffalo, New York makers L. & I.J. White are included with this extra clean and well preserved exotic wood plow plane, which has been tastefully marked on the toe with the name of the original owner, one "W:Boyd". William Boyd, age 26, was listed as a carpenter, living in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York in the U.S. Census for 1850. | |
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Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00 Current High Bid: $450.00 | ||
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TWO PAIRS OF SPECIAL PURPOSE MOLDING PLANES a pair of half rounds by Birmingham, England maker Routledge and a pair of side rabbet planes by Trenam of Leeds, England. Both are in top condition and could be put directly to use. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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An ENGINEERS REVERSIBLE PLUMB BOB, No. 784, by the Goodell-Pratt Company, Greenfield, Massachusetts. This solid brass body bob has a nickel plated cap. It is in nearly new condition and clearly marked with the maker name and product number. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $115.00 | ||
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A CARRIAGE MAKER'S RABBET PLANE, No. 10 1/2, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark on this exceptionally clean and crisp example. Fully 98% of the original black japan finish remains. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $250.00 | ||
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A RABBET AND FILLETSTER PLANE, No. 278 by STANLEY. This example of the October 17, 1916 Christian Bodmer Patent is in top collector quality condition, retaining some 95% of its original black japan finish. A clean and complete example of an increasingly difficult to find Stanley special purpose plane in essentially unused condition. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $180.00 | ||
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A SET OF THREE AIR TIGHT CASE MAKERS MOLDING PLANES, all by Varvill & Sons, Ebor Works, York, England. One has a single rounded recess and the other cutting irons that cut double incised cuts, one has rounded ends and the other square. All are in top condition and are marked with the name of the original owner, one "R. Hodgson". Robert Hodgson was listed as a "cabinet maker" living in Greenock, West Renfrewshire, Scotland in the Scotland Census for 1871. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $115.00 | ||
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A GENUINE BULL FIGHTER'S SWORD. This specialized tool retains its original leather sheath and is in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $115.00 | ||
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A rare MINE SURVEYOR'S "PLUMMET" PLUMB BOB. This specialized tool, which was used for surveying inside dark mine passages, has a candle wick to illuminate the line of alignment. It retains its original chain and is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $450.00 | ||
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A SHOWY TURNED BRASS PLUMB BOB having multiple raised rings. This 2 1/2 pound plumb bob has been professionally cleaned and polished and is ready to display. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $120.00 | ||
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A MULTI-PURPOSE WOODWORKING PLANE, No. 55, by STANLEY. This extra clean example has its full complement of four boxes of cutting irons. Fully 95% of the original nickel plating remains. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $300.00 | ||
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A TWO-SECTION BILL POSTER'S HAMMER that was unquestionably produced by Boston maker A.R. Robertson but is not marked with the maker name. This well preserved example retains its original spring clip for holding small signs in place as they were hammered on buildings or poles. This example is clearly marked with the maker name and patent date and is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $40.00 | ||
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A most interesting and unusual SCREW ADJUST WRENCH by the Shelby Specialty Company, Shelby, Ohio. This handle has a lever that tightens the jaws and adjusts them to the appropriate width. The only example of this wrench that we have seen or offered for sale. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $100.00 | ||
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A COLLECTION OF FILE FORGED TOOLS including a blacksmith's butteris, open end wrenches, a draw knife, an adze, a farrier's hoof shave and a chisel. An interesting assortment. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $60.00 | ||
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A FANCY CAST BRASS "CHARIOT" PLANE having a brass bridge and an ebony wedge. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $65.00 | ||
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THREE EARLY TYPE ENAMELED SIGNS including "Railway Express Agency", "Pure Premium Oil" and one that with the designation "23C". All are in top condition. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $100.00 | ||
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An EARLY IRON PLUMB BOB MOLD. This mold for making lead plumb bobs looks to date from the 1850's, or thereabout. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $60.00 | ||
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A 357 "BLACKHAWK" REVOLVER PISTOL by Sturm, Ruger & Company, Southport, Connecticut. This very little used pistol is in 95% of original condition. It is marked with Serial No. 31-07573.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: $450.00 | ||
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An EXPRESS MAGNUM SHOTGUN, No. 870, by the Remington Arms Company, Ilion, New York. This extra clean shotgun 20 gauge pump action shotgun has a 25" barrel, removable chokes and a vent rib on the barrel. It is marked with Serial No. A547965U and it is in 90% of original 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: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $155.00 | ||
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