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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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An ORIGINAL CAST BRASS SALESMANS DISPLAY MODEL HAY TROLLEY as produce by F.E. Myers & Brother of Ashland, Ohio. This highly detailed model of the "Ashland" hay trolley is complete with its original section of rail and it is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $600.00 - $1200.00 Current High Bid: $5700.00 | ||
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An ORIGINAL CAST BRASS SALESMANS DISPLAY MODEL HAY TROLLEY as produce by F.E. Myers & Brother of Ashland, Ohio. This highly detailed model of the "JCar Rod Car" hay trolley is complete with its original section of rod and stop fitting. It is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $2500.00 - $5000.00 Current High Bid: $14600.00 | ||
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An ORIGINAL CAST BRASS SALESMANS DISPLAY MODEL HAY TROLLEY as produce by F.E. Myers & Brother of Ashland, Ohio. This highly detailed model of the "Ashland" hay trolley is complete with its original section of rail and it is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $2500.00 - $5000.00 Current High Bid: $9700.00 | ||
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An ORIGINAL CAST BRASS SALESMANS DISPLAY MODEL HAY TROLLEY as produce by F.E. Myers & Brother of Ashland, Ohio. This highly detailed model of the Myers "Double Lock Reversible" hay trolley is complete and it is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $2500.00 - $5000.00 Current High Bid: $11200.00 | ||
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A rare "DEFIANCE" SMOOTHING PLANE by the Bailey Tool Company, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. This example of the August 3, 1875 U.S. Patent of David F. Williams of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, which has an offset brass adjustment knob incorporated in the frog mechanism, retains some 70% of its original black japan finish. It is complete with the proper "Defiance" cutting iron with "battleaxe" trademark. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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THREE EARLY TYPE ADVERTISING ITEMS including a Millers Falls keyhole saw display, a sign for "Plumb Hammers" and another for Starline Hay Fork Pulleys of Harvard, Illinois | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $250.00 | ||
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An ARTFULLY DECORATED TWO-POUND PLUMB BOB fashioned from copper and brass. This highly detailed bob has a recessed type cap to hold the string. A pretty plumb bob in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $100.00 | ||
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A WORKING SET OF THIRTEEN CLEAN AND USABLE CARVING TOOLS examples by Addis, Cassell and Buck Brothers. All have similar octagonal form handles fashioned from applewood, 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: $130.00 | ||
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A HOYT'S PATENT COMBINATION WRENCH by L.S. & E.G. Hoyt, Croton Falls, New York, patented May 29, 1866. This distinctive hammer end wrench is not marked with the maker name or patent date, but it is identical to the form shown in the Hoyt Patent. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $135.00 | ||
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FIVE EXTRA CLEAN FOLDING RULES, all by STANLEY. A No. 32 marked with the "Sweetheart" trademark; a No. 53 also marked with the "Sweetheart" imprint; an early version of the No. 53 1/2 architects rule; and No. 62 and No. 63 two-foot, four-fold rules, both marked with the "Sweetheart" mark, are included. All are in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Joel Hodapp, St. Louis, Missouri. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $80.00 | ||
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FOUR CLEAN COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES, all by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio. An ogee molder, No. 82; a quintuple boxed quadruple reed, No. 152; a fenced ogee in the 5/8" size, No. 82 1/2; and another No. 82 1/2 in the 3/4" size, all in excellent condition, are included in this grouping. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $90.00 | ||
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A "KEEN KUTTER" ROUTER PLANE, No. K171 1/2, by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. This router is marked with the date of the October 29, 1901 U.S. Patent of Albert E. Schade of New Britain, Connecticut and was produced for Simmons by Stanley. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $85.00 | ||
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A lot of THREE EARLY TYPE BRACES, all having all screw type pods. All are in excellent condition and include one original "pod" for each. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $65.00 | ||
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A FANCY KNURLED MILLWRIGHT'S PLUMB BOB in its original fitted mahogany case. This exceptionally well made plumb bob has raised decoration just above the main body and multiple types of knurling on the cap. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $185.00 | ||
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A RARE "TAKEDOWN" BOXWOOD SQUARE, No. 8238, by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This special purpose tool of the textile trade has a push button spring-lock mechanism to secure the sections of the rule together. Only the second example of this rule that we have offered for sale. Rare. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $175.00 | ||
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Two "STANLO" MASTER BUILDING TOYS, both by Stanlo, New Britain, Connecticut. Both are in their original wooden boxes and are essentially complete. Examples of the No. 5 M and No. 6 both in excellent condition, are included. This offshoot of the Stanley Rule & Level Company produced these toys for a short period in the 1930's. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $210.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN COMBINATION WOODWORKING PLANE, No. 45, by STANLEY. This example is complete with all original parts in top condition in its original pasteboard box. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $190.00 | ||
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A rare FISHING ROD CANE by the Skinner Bait Company, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This cane has a fishing reel mounted in the center and the cane top screws to the reel to allow a hiker to quickly become a fisherman. | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $60.00 | ||
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A LOT OF ASSORTED COOPERS' TOOLS including a howel, a croze, coopers' adzes, a large caliper. a small size barrel and five barrel maker's truss hoops. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $105.00 | ||
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An example of CHESBRO'S PATENT FRUIT AUGER as produced by the Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This auger is cast with the date of the January 24, 1882 U.S. Patent issued to Ernest P. Chesbro of Willimantic, Connecticut. The only example of this rare patented fruit auger that we have offered for sale. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A perfectly preserved example of "ATWATER'S PATENT TIGER WRENCH" as produced by the Utility Wrench Company of New York City. This quick adjustment wrench has a precise adjustment mechanism and is arguably too delicate for the work it was designed to perform. It was patented on August 13, 1878 by Henry W. Atwater of Newton, Massachusetts. The best example we have seen of this uncommon early patent quick-adjust wrench in the smallest size offered. Highly recommended. | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $335.00 | ||
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A CARRIAGE MAKER'S RABBET PLANE, No. 10 1/2, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1930's era "Notched Rectangle" trademark on this top condition example. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish and nearly the full cutting iron remain. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $170.00 | ||
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A rare "TYPE 2" "SHOE BUCKLE" BLOCK PLANE, No. 110, by STANLEY. This well preserved example has a rounded rosewood front knob that is not original and is in exceptionally well preserved condition. Approximately 90% of the original black japan finish remains. A very well preserved example from the earliest days of cast iron plane manufacture. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $150.00 | ||
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An ODD FELLOWS LODGE STERLING SILVER HEAD CANE by the International Order Of Odd Fellow, Baltimore, Maryland. This cane has a ceremonial type tip showing the letters "O O O". The symbol of the Odd Fellows showing an eye with the letters "F", "L" and "T", which stand for "Friendship, Love and Truth", inside a chain is affixed to the top of the cane. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $190.00 | ||
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A WORKING STEAM ENGINE MODEL as constructed by Fred Ellenberger. This brass, iron and aluminum model is in excellent collector quality condition. The maker name and completion year of "1988" are inscribed on a brass plate on the top of the engine. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $175.00 | ||
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A RARE "FISHHEAD" HAMMER. This hammer is identical to the one shown in the book, "The Art of Fine Tools". It retains its original handle and is in excellent collector quality condition. Only the third example of this hammer that we have offered for sale. From the Collection of Hank Dotson, Mansfield, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $800.00 - $1600.00 Current High Bid: $1600.00 | ||
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A RARE FOUR IRON SPECIAL PURPOSE WOODWORKING PLANE by Reed, Utica, New York. This plane has a nicker spur, a cove form cutting iron and a dado type cut on the outside. These unusual planes, which seem to have been the exclusive province of Upstate New York makers, were reportedly used in the carriage making trade. It has been branded, Philadelphia-style with the name of the original owner, one "J. Staub". Jacob Staub was listed as a "Carriage Maker" residing at 126 Embargo Street in Rome, New York in the Rome City Directory for 1890. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $675.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN BRASS STEAM GAUGE by Schaeffer & Budenberg, New York, New York. This gauge is imprinted on the face with advertising for the Mansfield Machine Company of Mansfield, Ohio. It is in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $65.00 | ||
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An EARLY IVORY AND GERMAN SILVER FOLDING RULE, No. 87, by STANLEY. This arch joint, fully German silver bound rule has aged to a uniform light yellow color. It is in excellent condition and is absent any chips, cracks or other apologies. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $155.00 | ||
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A CLASSIC SURVEYOR'S "PLUMMET" PLUMB BOB. This specialized tool of the mine surveyor is in excellent condition, retaining its original chain and brass cap for the candle wick at the top. It is not marked in any way with a maker name or patent date. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $500.00 | ||
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A MOSHER'S PATENT SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 101, by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Company, Birmingham, Connecticut. This complete and original example was produced under the terms of the U.S. Patent issued to George D. Mosher of Birmingham, Connecticut on December 16, 1884. The front knob, sides and cutter holding bracket show traces of their original nickel plating on this most unusual variation. | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $350.00 | ||
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A rare LOW ANGLE METALLIC PLANE manufactured by W.C. Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, ca. 1886. A copy of an advertisement for this plane can be found on page 112 of Patented Transitional and Metallic Planes in America, Volume II. This plane is fitted with a Sandusky cutting iron. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $450.00 | ||
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An example of PHILLIPS IMPROVED PLOW PLANE by Babson & Reppellier, Boston, Massachusetts. This is an example of the August 13, 1867 U.S. Patent of Russell Phillips of Gardiner, Maine. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains with this clean and well preserved plane. The tote horn, which, owing to its fragility is frequently damaged, is in excellent condition. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $275.00 | ||
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A full box of six BUTLER'S PATENT MASTER FRAMING RULES, No. BU 906, by the Master Rule Manufacturing Company, New York, New York. This special purpose rule was patented on August 26, 1952 by David J. Butler of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. A full box of six rules, all retaining their original paper band are included, all housed in their original box, which is imprinted with a drawing of a carpenter using the rule and the designation "Makes Every Carpenter a Layout Expert"--something that may have come as a surprise to carpenters who had completed an apprenticeship and years of experience making themselves into "Layout Experts". A super group of uncommon patented rules in their original box in top condition. From the Collection of Joel Hodapp, St. Louis, Missouri. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $180.00 | ||
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An example of "THE ELECTRONIC TOTAL STATION", No. 3820A, by Hewlett-Packard, Loveland, Colorado. This complex early special purpose calculator was produced in the early days of hand-held computing and would have cost a small fortune to purchase when new. It is complete with original manuals and accessories, all in top condition. | |
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Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00 Current High Bid: $70.00 | ||
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A FOUNDER'S GRADE FULL SET OF SPECIAL NO. 45 CUTTING IRONS by STANLEY. Boxes 3, 4 and 5 were available from Stanley as an option, but very few were sold. These are in essentially unused condition in their original fitted wooden boxes, which retain their full, original paper labels. | |
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Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00 Current High Bid: $600.00 | ||
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A SINGLE SIDED ENAMEL SIGN by Fairbanks, Morse & Company, Chicago, Illinois. This sign for "Fairbanks-Morse Scales" 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: $130.00 | ||
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A SIX-INCH ADJUSTABLE COMBINATION SQUARE, No. DS-6, by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. This rosewood infill square is in unused condition in its original box. | |
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Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00 Current High Bid: $115.00 | ||
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A LIMITED EDITION SQUEVEL, NO. CT-1, part of a limited edition produced by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. This was the very first of the series that was to become the "CT" series of commemorative tools. Offered as part of a Limited Edition of less than one thousand, this tool was part of the "CT" tool series produced by Bridge City each year with the promise that the tools produced in that series "...were never to be made again. Eagerly sought after by collectors, this tool was apparently produced in smaller numbers than the later tools in the series as examples seldom are available on the open market. This rare commemorative tool is in top condition in its original pasteboard box. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $130.00 | ||
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A STEPPED SET OF SEVEN BOXED BEAD MOLDING PLANES, all by Varvill & Sons, Ebor Works, York, England. Planes in 1/8" to 7/8" sizes, all in nearly new condition, are included. All have been tastefully imprinted with the name of the original owner, one "E. Stokvis". | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $275.00 | ||
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A DOOR TRIM ROUTER PLANE, No. 171, by STANLEY. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains on this example, which is complete with one original cutting iron. This plane was patented on December 26, 1911 by Stanley inventors Christian Bodmer and E.A. Schade and assigned to Stanley. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $130.00 | ||
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A PATENT THREE-STRAND ROPE WINDER by the E.O. Berg Manufacturing Company, Madison, Wisconsin. This example of the December 1, 1908 U.S. Patent of Elling O. Berg of Madison, Minnesota is not marked with the maker name or patent date, but the form is unmistakable. An uncommon rope winder in excellent collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $65.00 | ||
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A SKEW BLADE PANEL RAISING PLANE by Lyon, Mckinnell & Company, Cininnati, Ohio. This massive plane measures five inches in width. It is in excellent collector quality condition and clearly marked with the maker name and working location. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $95.00 | ||
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An EARLY BRASS MILLWRIGHT'S BRASS PLUMB BOB having an early form "acorn" finial cap and very nicely patinted. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $155.00 | ||
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A DOVETAILED SOLE GUNMETAL BLOCK PLANE as crafted by Modern Master Wayne Anderson of Big Lake, Minnesota. This artfully crafted plane has a fluted gunmetal bridge and fluted infill and wedge. The wedge has a "cupid's bow" form at the leading edge. It is signed by the maker in script on the side together with the year of its making, "2004. It looks never to have been used. | |
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Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00 Current High Bid: $400.00 | ||
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A LIMITED EDITION EBONY INFILL MITRE TRY SQUARE, No. MS 3 EBONY, by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. This special order ebony body square is the first of its type that we have seen or offered for sale. It is in brand new, unused condition in its original box with original documentation, dated September, 1992. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $140.00 | ||
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A PAIR OF RIGHT & LEFT HAND EDGE PLANES, both No. 95, by Thomas Lie-Nielsen. These bronze body planes are copies of the Stanley No. 95, differing in the fact that Stanley offered this plane only in a right-hand orientation. Both are in brand new, unused condition in their original slide-top walnut box that retains its full, original paper label. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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An extremely rare and exceptionally well preserved "FLICK STICK" GENTLEMAN'S CANE. This can has a dagger concealed beneath the head that is revealed by swinging the cane in a downward direction. the dagger is then locked in place where it can be used to stave off an assault on the holder of the cane. The cane has a cast pewter head and a top fashioned from dark horn. | |
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Estimate: $1250.00 - $2500.00 Current High Bid: $375.00 | ||
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A .38 CA. DIAMONDBACK REVOLVER PISTOL by the Colt F.A. Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Connecticut. This pistol, which is marked with the Serial No. 8045, is in essentially unused 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: $750.00 - $1500.00 Current High Bid: $1150.00 | ||
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A 12. GAUGE PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN, Model 1897, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This extra clean pump-action shotgun is in 85% of original condition and has a 29 inch barrel. It is marked with Serial No. 377587.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: $250.00 | ||
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