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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL DOVETAIL T. & G. PLANE COMPLETE & CRISP MISSING 1 SPUR BLOCK
The Stanley No. 444 is a classic example of a tool that, by virtue of its existence, implied that the skill involved in a complex, traditional woodworking technique could be taken out of the hands of a craftsman and built into a tool. It was not the intention of the Stanley Rule & Level Company to suggest any such thing, only to provide a means for those otherwise accomplished to more effectively accomplish the task of cutting dovetails. What can be surmised from the few remaining examples of this rare tool is that many who purchased these planes either lacked the skill to use them or simply bought the plane, put it on a shelf and never bothered with it again. This complete example includes a full set of cutters, all original parts except one of the two "spur blocks", two sets of original instructions and is in ready to use condition. Well over 98% of the original finishes, including the shiny nickel plating remain on this extraordinarily well preserved tool. A rare special purpose Stanley plane in top condition.
Price: $985.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS MISC. HAND TOOLS OPPORTUNITY BOX LOT SQUARES, ANVIL LEVELS, ETC.
A MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS OPPORTUNITY BOX LOT including squares, an anvil, levels, etc.
Auction: IL06-155
Estimate: $25.00 - $50.00
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TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER POIN RULE W/ PENCIL RARE & EXCELLENT
It had to happen, I guess, that the name of Tiffany and Company would come to be associated with Martin J. Donnelly Antique Tools. It seems, in retrospect, inevitable, that their products would someday be offered here. Alas, they have always been envious of our high standard of quality, but their efforts, until now, have fallen short of the mark for inclusion within the hallowed pages of these lists. It is with great pleasure that we offer this most unusual Sterling Silver mechanical pencil, pointing device and extension rule combination. A Tiffany Collectible of Martin J. Donnelly Quality.
Price: $275.00
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YOUNG, EMANUEL/FAIRFIELD CO., O. MECHANICAL MODEL OF UP & DOWN SAW MILL MECHANICALLY COMPLEX EARLY BRASS PLAQUE
A mechanically complex and nearly perfectly preserved mechanical MODEL OF AN "UP & DOWN" TYPE SAW MILL as produced by Emanuel Young, Fairfield County, Ohio. The name of Young and the "Fairfield County" designation are engraved on the brass plaque mounted on the face of the tool. Research has revealed that this Emanuel Young was granted at least two United States Patents, and it could be that this model, which measures 11 1/2" x 11 1/2", could have been produced as a model for a patent that was either never applied for or never granted. Both ends of the model are hinged and will swing open to reveal the extremely complex mechanical workings of this elaborate model. A superb example of the craftsmanship of the Nineteenth Century American inventor. Highly Recommended.
Auction: IC06-780
Estimate: $1500.00 - $3000.00
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UNMARKED EARLY CAST IRON JIG SAW "NEW AMERICAN" BRAND EXC. WORKING COND.
AN EARLY CAST IRON JIG SAW. This "New American" brand example is in excellent working condition.
Auction: IL06-193
Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00
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OHIO TOOL CO./COLUMBUS, OHIO HANDLED APPLEWOOD PLOW PLANE FRUITWOOD ARMS/NUTS G. HERDER DLR. MARK
A HANDLED APPLEWOOD PLOW PLANE having fruitwood arms and nuts, No. 104, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. This well preserved plane is also marked with the imprint of Cincinnati hardware dealer G. Herder. A pretty plow in excellent working condition. From the Robert Jones Collection.
Auction: IC06-145
Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00
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HEALD, ADDISON/MILFORD, N.H. SHIPWRIGHTS ROUND MOLDING PLANE W/ TRADEMARK CAP BOLD "A" IMPRINT
A MASSIVE ROUND MOLDING PLANE, No. 19, by Addison Heald, Milford, New Hampshire. This oversize plane is marked with Heald's "A" designated imprint and has the trademark wooden screw cap.
Auction: FC07-346
Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00
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LUFKIN RULE CO., THE, SAGINAW, MI EXTRA WIDE CALIPER RULE UNIQUE FORM SCARCE & EXCELLENT
An EXTRA WIDE CALIPER RULE, No. 046, by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This unique form caliper is in excellent collector quality condition. From the Bill McDougall Collection.
Auction: IC06-440
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00
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SHAPLEIGH HARDWARE CO./ST. LOUIS LOT OF DIAMOND EDGE HAMMERS & HATCHETS SOME NEED HANDLES MANY ASST. TYPES
A LOT OF DIAMOND EDGE HAMMERS & HATCHETS by Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis. Included are many assorted types, some of which need handles.
Auction: IL06-461
Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00
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HORAN & BROS./BOSTON, MASS. SOLID BRASS BENCH STOP MARKED "PATENT" EARLY & EXCELLENT
A SOLID BRASS BENCH STOP by Horan & Brothers, Boston, Massachusetts. The stop is marked with the designation "Patent", but there is no additional information imprinted on the tool. This is the first example of this tool that we have encountered.
Auction: SC07-220
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00
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F. MC C. ENGINE DIVIDED RULE SET GRADUATED IN CHAINS BOXWOOD & MAHOGANY
An apparently UNUSED SET OF BOXWOOD SURVEYOR'S RULES by F. McC. in a fitted mahogany case. There are five graduated 1 foot rules and 5 corresponding "offset" rules for drawing angled lines to scale.
Auction: IL06-645
Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS THREE UNCOMMON SPOKE SHAVES STANLEY 66, 67 M.F. CIRCULAR
THREE UNCOMMON SPOKE SHAVES including Stanley No.'s 66 and 67, and a Millers Falls circular type.
Auction: IL06-279
Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL SOFT FACE HAMMER NEAR NEW COND. SCARCE & EXCELLENT
A newer example of a great Stanley hammer.
Price: $55.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS MISC. HAND TOOLS OPPORTUNITY BOX LOT CLAMPS, SAW SET SCRAPER, GAUGE, ETC.
A MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS OPPORTUNITY BOX LOT including clamps, a saw set, a scraper, a gauge, etc.
Auction: IL06-758
Estimate: $20.00 - $40.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL FOUR STANLEY BENCH PLANES NO. 26, 27, 6 NO. 3 FOR PARTS
FOUR STANLEY BENCH PLANES, all by STANLEY. Included are No. 26 and 27 transitionals; a No. 6 fore plane and a No. 3 size that is offered for parts. The full proceeds from the sale of this lot have been donated by a member of the Early American Industries Association for the benefit of the EAIA Endowment Fund. Please bid generously.
Auction: IL06-814
Estimate: $40.00 - $80.00
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MUSSEHL & WESTPHAL/FT. ATKINSON MUSICAL HAND SAW ORIGINAL BOW & ROSIN WITH INSTRUCTIONS
A MUSICAL HAND SAW by Mussehl & Westphal, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin. This example is complete with the original bow and rosin with instruction manual in a hinged wooden case. From the Dennis Starzinger Collection.
Auction: IC06-643
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00
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BUHL, DUCHARME & CO./DETROIT PAIR OF T. & G. MOLDING PLANE CA. 1855 ONLY AWP IV: 4 STARS
A PAIR OF TONGUE AND GROOVE MOLDING PLANES by Buhl, Ducharme & Company, Detroit, Michigan. This company produced planes ca. 1855 only. The mark rates four stars for rarity. A rare pair of Michigan-maker marked molding plane.
Auction: IC06-45
Estimate: $75.00 - $150.00
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SHEPARD & DUDLEY/N.Y. EARLY SURGEON'S SAWS BLACKWOOD HANDLE FOR AMPUTATION
AN EARLY SURGEON'S AMPUTATION SAW by Shepard & Dudley, New York, New York. This pre-sterilization saw retains its original handle of checkered ebony or "African blackwood". Not warranted for use.
Auction: IC06-418
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS TWO PITTSBURGH MKR. MOLDING PLANES W. SCOTT GOTHIC BEAD D. ARNEEL SASH
TWO PITTSBURGH MAKER MOLDING PLANES including a W. Scott gothic bead and a D. Arneel sash plane.
Auction: IL06-205
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00
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STANLEY TOOLS 8" SMOOTH PLANE UNUSED CONDITION NEW COND., ORIG. BOX
A 8" SIZE SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 3, by Stanley Tools. This example is in unused condition in its original pasteboard box.
Auction: IL06-94
Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL "BEDROCK" SMOOTHING PLANE "SWEETHEART" T.M. 95% ORIGINAL PAINT
A "BEDROCK" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 604 1/2 C, by STANLEY. The cutting iron of this well preserved example is marked with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark. Some 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this clean and ready to use example.
Auction: IC06-222
Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL TWO EXTRA CLEAN TRANSITIONAL PLANES GAGE NO. 26 SIZE NO. 122 LIBERTY BELL
TWO EXTRA CLEAN TRANSITIONAL PLANES, both by STANLEY. Included in this lot are a "Gage" plane in the No. 26 size and a No. 122 "Liberty Bell" plane. There is no number designation on the "Gage" type plane--a possible indication that it was one of the first of these planes produced under the Stanley name.
Auction: IC06-497
Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL TAIL HANDLE BLOCK PLANE SWEETHEART T.M. CLEAN AND COMPLETE
A TAIL HANDLE BLOCK PLANE, No. 9 3/4, by STANLEY. The cutting iron of this clean and complete example is marked with Stanley's ca. 1920's "Sweetheart" trademark. From the Dennis Starzinger Collection.
Auction: IC06-620
Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00
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SHAPLEIGH HARDWARE/ST. LOUIS "DIAMOND EDGE" HEAVY JACK PLANE 95% ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA CRISP & CLEAN
A "DIAMOND EDGE" HEAVY JACK PLANE, No. DE 5 1/2, by the Shapleigh Hardware, St. Louis, Missouri. Some 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra crisp and clean example. From the Dennis Starzinger Collection.
Auction: IC06-732
Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00
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DIDEROT, DENIS PICT. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TRADES BOOK COMPACT EDITION BOOKS 18-28 COMPLETE
A PICTORIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TRADES BOOK by Denis Diderot. This Compact Edition includes all of books 18 through 28 in a reduced size format. The book is nicely leather bound at the spine. An excellent opportunity to acquire this essential reference for the collector's library.
Auction: IC06-744
Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS FANCY CROSS TEST LEVEL CAST BRASS BODY VERY WELL MADE
A FANCY CROSS TEST LEVEL having a solid cast brass body and flip up "keeper" top. This tool was designed for mounting on a flat surface but we are not certain as to its specific function.
Auction: IC06-21
Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS LOT OF COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES SASH, WASHBOARD SOME HAVE DAMAGE
A LOT OF COMPLEX MOLDING PLANES including a sash, a washboard, etc. Some have incurred damage over their long history.
Auction: IL06-706
Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL "FOUR-SQUARE" FOLDING RULE TWO-FOOT, FOUR FOLD W/ SWEETHEART MARK
A "FOUR-SQUARE" BRAND TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE by STANLEY. The outside face of the rule is marked with the "Sweetheart" era trademark.
Auction: IC06-740
Estimate: $35.00 - $75.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS LOT OF ASSORTED NUT WRENCHES SOME QUICK ADJ. TYPE INDIAN, H AND E
A LOT OF ASSORTED NUT WRENCHES including some quick adjust types. Makers include Indian Motorcycles, H and E, Universal, Como, etc.
Auction: IL06-820
Estimate: $35.00 - $75.00
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UNMARKED DISPLAY OF EARLY BORING/DRILLING TOOL POD TYPE BRACE BOW DRILL & BOW
A DISPLAY OF EARLY BORING AND DRILLING TOOLS including a pod type brace; a bow drill and bow; and a forged iron gimlet. From the Bill McDougall Collection.
Auction: IC06-370
Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00
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MARPLES & SONS, WM./HIBERNIA WKS. EARLY ENGLISH OIL CAN NICKEL PLATED BRASS EXCELLENT CONDITION
An EARLY ENGLISH OIL CAN by Wm. Marples & Sons, Hibernia Works, Sheffield, England. This nickel plated brass can is in excellent collector quality condition.
Auction: IL06-22
Estimate: $30.00 - $60.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL DOUBLE END BLOCK PLANE W/ ADJUSTMENT EXCELLENT CONDITION
An adjustable DOUBLE END BLOCK PLANE, No. 131, by STANLEY. The Stanley trademark is marked on the cutting iron of this scarce Stanley plane in excellent collector quality condition. This plane has escaped that damage to the central adjustment mechanism that is the Achilles heel of these tools. A nice example that retains 85% of its original black japan finish.
Auction: IC06-209
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS TWO CLEAN EMBOSSED AXES O.V.B. SINGLE BIT "KEEN KUTTER" SNGLE.
TWO CLEAN EMBOSSED AXES including an O.V.B. single bit type and a "Keen Kutter" single bit felling axe.
Auction: IL06-479
Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS LOT OF SEVEN CLEAN CARVING TOOLS TWO EXTRA WIDE ALL USABLE CONDITION
A LOT OF SEVEN CLEAN CARVING TOOLS including two that are extra wide. All are in usable condition.
Auction: IL06-211
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00
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PRESTON & SONS, EDWARD SMALL NICKEL PLATED RABBET PLANE ROSEWOOD WEDGE SCARCE & SOUND
A SMALL NICKEL PLATED RABBET PLANE by Edward Preston & Sons. This scarce and sound plane has been fitted with a rosewood wedge.
Auction: IL06-318
Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL ALUMINUM SMOOTHING PLANE "SWEETHEART" T.M. CLEAN AND SOUND
AN ALUMINUM SMOOTHING PLANE, No. A4, by STANLEY "Sweetheart" trademark in clean and sound condition.
Auction: IL06-214
Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS TWO CAST BRASS RABBET PLANES ONE BULLNOSE TYPE BOTH BRASS WEDGES
TWO CAST BRASS RABBET PLANES including a bullnose and a rabbet type. Both have solid brass wedges and extra thin cutting irons. From the Bill McDougall Collection.
Auction: IC06-747
Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS COLLECTION OF CRATE OPENING HAMMER "COW BRAND SODA" "WILSON CANNED MEAT'
A COLLECTION OF CRATE OPENING HAMMERS including several imprinted with advertising from such popular brands as "Cow Brand Soda", "Wilson Canned Meat", "Romney Produce" and "Clark Bars". From the Bill McDougall Collection.
Auction: IC06-601
Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00
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STANLEY RULE & LEVEL 5/8" TONGUE & GROOVE PLANE LEAST COMMON SIZE PAT. 1/2/1903
A CAST IRON TONGUE AND GROOVE PLANE, No. 147, by STANLEY. Produced under a patent issued on January 20, 1903 this 5/8" size plane is not often found, especially in this well-preserved condition. From the Dennis Starzinger Collection.
Auction: IC06-493
Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00
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ASSORTED MAKERS MISC. HAND TOOLS OPPORTUNITY BOX LOT THREE DISSTON SQUARE UNUS. STANLEY LEVEL
A MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS OPPORTUNITY BOX LOT including three Disston square, an unusual Stanley level, and an Austrian marking gauge
Auction: IL06-510
Estimate: $30.00 - $60.00
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UNMARKED FIVE EARLY & UNUSUAL HAMMERS PAVING, COOPERS UNUS. DBL. CLAW, ETC
FIVE EARLY & UNUSUAL HAMMERS including paving, coopers. unusual double claw type, etc.
Auction: IL06-609
Estimate: $35.00 - $75.00
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SIMMONS HARDWARE CO./ST. LOUIS THREE "KEEN KUTTER" BRACES ONE CORNER TYPE ALL R'WOOD HDLES.
THREE "KEEN KUTTER" BRACES by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. One corner type is included in this lot of rosewood handled braces.
Auction: IL06-579
Estimate: $30.00 - $60.00
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UNMARKED THREE CLEAN & USABLE MARKING GAUGES ONE "SLITTER" TYPE MODIFIED STANLEY 65
THREE CLEAN & USABLE MARKING GAUGES including one "Slitter" type and a modified Stanley No. 65.
Auction: IL06-716
Estimate: $25.00 - $50.00
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UNMARKED EARLY QUICK ADJUST BRONZE CALIPER SPRING IN CTR. JOINT EXCELLENT PATINA
An early QUICK ADJUST BRONZE CALIPER constructed with a tensioning spring in the center joint. Adjustment is accomplished by setting one of the notches in the beam in a corresponding notch on the body. Final adjustment is achieved by means of a screw at the end of the beam. This is the first caliper of this type that we have encountered.
Auction: IC06-82
Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00
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DONALDSON, J./HALL, J. ST. LOUIS PANEL RAISING PLANE CLEAN & COMPLETE AWP IV: 2 STARS (C)
A ST. LOUIS MAKER PANEL RAISING PLANE by J. Donaldson & J. Hall. This clean and complete is marked with the "C" imprint shown in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. It rates two stars for rarity.
Auction: IC06-583
Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00
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