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Antique Tool Newsletter No. 2912

October 9, 2025
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G reetings from Avoca, New York where we our First Tuesday and First Wednesday Auctions for October will begin ending tonight at 7:01 PM Eastern Time.

Today's Photo Montage shows some of the many ancient anvils that will be sold on Wednesday, October 8th. The next two photos show the newest of our four packing areas with the shelves and tables empty and fully stocked with shipping supplies. The final photo shows our auction schedule through the end of 2026. We have great tools on hand and many more to come, so stay tuned for many more great auctions.

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We have the First Tuesday and First Wednesday Auctions for October fully loaded and bidding is now underway. You can view the auction and enter bids beginning now and continuing until October 7 & October 8, 2025. On the last day of the sale, two lots will close and be marked as sold each minute beginning at 7:01 P.M. on each ending day and continuing until all are sold. Bidding will be open on both auctions until bidding closes as the lots begin selling at 7:01 PM on each night of the sale. You can keep bidding until the item is marked as sold. In the event that there is an increase in the bid in the last two minutes before an items sells, it will be extended for two minutes, unless the high bid amount increases again, at which point it will extend for another two minutes.

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As always, we are seeking consignments of antique tools and related antiques for our upcoming First Tuesday and First Wednesday Auctions. Just give us a call at (800) 869-0695 or by email at mjd@mjdtools.com .



Links to Previous Issues of ToolVista (Link will open in a new tab in your browser)
Issue 2911 - October 7, 2025 Issue 2910 - October 2, 2025 Issue 2909 - September 30, 2025
Issue 2908 - September 25, 2025 Issue 2907 - September 23, 2025 Issue 2906 - September 18, 2025
Issue 2905 - September 16, 2025 Issue 2904 - September 11, 2025 Issue 2903 - September 9, 2025
Issue 2902 - September 4, 2025 Issue 2901 - September 2, 2025 Issue 2900 - August 28, 2025
Issue 2899 - August 26, 2025 Issue 2898 - August 21, 2025 Issue 2897 - August 19, 2025
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Today's Featured Tool Description
Plumb/Philada, Pa : Fancy Commemorative Ax. Full Paint & Label. "Liberty/Plumb". Length: 31.50 Inches. An EXTRA FANCY COMMEMORATIVE AXE by Plumb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This showy axe, which features the Statue of Liberty on its paper label, retains its full complement of paint and paper label. We suspect that this was produced to coincide with an anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, but have no additional information. Extra nice. From the Dan Semel Collection. (FINE). This item was sold on March 17, 2007 for $900.00. jpg_file

Just Added to the Auctions
jpg_file Lot 304. A MASSIVE SOLID BRASS CONFECTIONER'S KETTLE having a forged iron bail handle. This heavy duty kettle is riveted together at the base with a riveted band around the top. This massive kettle, which measures nearly three feet in height from the base to the top of the handle, looks to date from the 1870's, or therebout. (GOOD+).(400.00 - 800.00) Length: 34 Inches.

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Featured Antique Tools for Sale
Ordering Information E-Mail Books for Sale Home
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 2: Extra Clean Seven-In Smoothng Plane. Length: 7.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 300.00-600.00)
  • "Notched Rectangle
  • 98% Original Japan
jpg_file Unmarked : Walnut Body Drip Bead Molding Plane. Length: 8.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Solid R'wood Wedge
  • Superb Condition
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level : "Four Square" Jr. Ja Jack Plane. Length: 11.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • 95% Original Paint
  • Full Four |sq Decal
jpg_file Disston & Morss/Philada, Pa. : Five Early Maker Spirit Level. Length: 28.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • #07, #16 O/W Unmkd.
  • One Fancy Side Plate
jpg_file Unmarked : Unus. File Forged Screwdriver. Length: 11.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • |au Bit Twist Type
  • First We've Seen
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 10 C: Carriage Maker's Rabbet Plane. Length: 13.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 300.00-600.00)
  • Corrugated Sole
  • "Banner" T.M.
jpg_file Unmarked : Extra Clean 3" Bell Steam Whistle. Length: 13.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 175.00-350.00)
  • Orig. Release Lever
  • Exc. Wkg. Cond.
jpg_file Stark Lumber Co., W.P./Kansas Cit : Set Of 46 Wood Sample Blocks. Length: 4.75 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • With Orig. Labels
  • With Range, Uses
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Three Spec. Purp. Level. Length: 12.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 90.00-180.00)
  • Model Mfg. Co. |cs
  • Pat. Feb. 13, 1917
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Sims/London : Set Of Three Coach Mkrs. Molding Planes. Length: 6.38 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Two Sweeps |cm Sole
  • Flat "T" Rabbet
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 607 C: Later "Bedrock" Jointer Plane. Length: 22.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • Two Holes For Fence
  • "Keen Cuttter" |ci
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Assorted |dvs And Calipers. Length: 9.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Inside & Outside Typ
  • Many Are L.S. Starre
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Three Early Maker Spoke Shaves. Length: 12.38 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Bacheller Dbl. |ci
  • Preston #1388 P
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 603: Early & Unused Tinner's Hammer. Length: 12.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Full, Orig. Decal
  • Prod. # On End Grain
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Early Hand Tools Opportunity Lot. Length: 16.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 75.00-150.00)
  • Sears |aus |ob
  • Brass Tamper Head
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level : Three Clean & Comple Rabbeting Planes. Length: 10.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 90.00-180.00)
  • #190 Pat Dt On |ci
  • #191 Pat Dt On |ci
jpg_file Sears, Roebuck & Co./Chicago : Four Craftsman Brand Woodworking Tools. Length: 22.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Jointer, Jack, Smoot
  • Stg. Four-Way Alum.
jpg_file Unmarked : Handled Screw Arm Sash Molding Plane. Length: 11.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • Boxwood Arms & Nuts
  • Near New Condition
jpg_file P.N.T.C. : Pair Of Commemorativ Figural Trammels. Length: 3.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • From 2004 Meeting
  • Eagle Head Pattern
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 4 C: Extra Clean |t16 Smoothing Plane. Length: 9.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 75.00-150.00)
  • 95% Original Paint
  • Very Little Used
jpg_file Bowles, J.J./Hartford, Ct. : Early Price List Of Joiner's Tools. Length: 16.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Broadside Type
  • Ca. 1838-1843 Only
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level (Unmarked) No. 2: Traut's Patent Plumb Bob. Length: 4.25 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Brass Body & Reel
  • Pat. Apr. 28, 1874
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Clean & Usabl Draw Knives. Length: 23.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 90.00-180.00)
  • Mast Maker, Carpente
  • Folding Hdl. Types
jpg_file Duby Co., J.F./Dorchester, Mass. : Duby's Patent Axle Tilt Gauge. Length: 11.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Pat. Aug. 7, 1928
  • Full Original Label
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Unused Cabine Cabinet Mkrs. |scs. Length: 11.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Many Sizes & Types
  • Also Burnishing Tool
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Clean & Usabl Woodworking Tools. Length: 18.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • |sn #6 Hock |ci
  • M.F. #9 Smooth
jpg_file Winchester Repeating Arms Co. : Three Extra Clean Spirit Levels. Length: 30.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 120.00-240.00)
  • #w-3 30", #9811-24
  • #9827-30
jpg_file Maydole Hammer Co., The David/Nor No. 407: Unused Early Type Tinner's Hammer. Length: 11.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • Full Orig. Label
  • Orig. Blued Finish
jpg_file Disston & Sons, H./Philada, Pa. : Six Sound & Usable Hand Saw. Length: 30.75 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Early No. 7 8 Pt. |x
  • D-23 & D-8, Etc.
jpg_file Casson's Meat Steaker Co./Des Moi : Extra Clean Meat Tenderizer. Length: 14.25 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 50.00-100.00)
  • Full Original Decal
  • "Patent Pending"
jpg_file Tresselt Gmbh/Rossbreitenbach, Ge : Extra Clean "Kunz" Brand |sc Plane. Length: 10.63 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 50.00-100.00)
  • Full, Orig. |ci
  • Unused Condition
jpg_file Unmarked : Classic European Chisel Axe. Length: 17.75 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • With "Ap" Touchmark
  • Early And Excellent
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 238: Weatherstrip Plow Plane. Length: 7.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 90.00-180.00)
  • One Original |ci
  • Near New Condition
jpg_file Webb, Wm. P./Washington, D.C. : Sound & Usable 1 1/8 Skew Hollow |mp. Length: 9.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Uncommon D.C. Mkr.
  • Owner "J.W. Drane"
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Clean & Usabl Woodworking Tools. Length: 22.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • #27, 35 & 122 |tls
  • #7 C |t16, #60 1/2
jpg_file Goldenberg Et Cie/Zornhoff, Alsac : Early Beech Hdl. Race Knife. Length: 8.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Triple Scribe Typee
  • Removable Scribes
jpg_file Hammacher Schlemmer & Co./N.Y. : Hinge Door Oak Tool Chest. Length: 22.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Orig. Brass Hooks
  • Orig. Brass Sign
jpg_file Ganser, Otto A./Vienna, Austria : Precision Brass & Iron Inclinometer Le. Length: 6.25 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Orig. Fitted Case
  • Not Maker Marked
jpg_file Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Co : Iron Rabbet Metallic Plane. Length: 13.75 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 350.00-750.00)
  • 13 3/4" O.A.L.
  • Pat. Apr. 1, 1884
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 3: Extra Clean "Type 11 Smoothing Plane. Length: 8.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Rosewood Handles
  • 98% Original Japan
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Misc. Small Hand Too Opportunity Lot. Length: 8.63 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 75.00-150.00)
  • |lts Creases, Awls
  • |sds, Tack Pullers
jpg_file Unmarked : Early Iron Shooting Gallery Target. Length: 10.38 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 50.00-100.00)
  • With Target & Roosters
  • Bullet Dents In Iron
jpg_file Unmarked : Early Rectangular Face Sgl. Horn Anvil. Length: 20.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 150.00-300.00)
  • Raised Arch Base
  • With Pritchel Hole
jpg_file Fuller, Jo./Providence : Early Yellow Birch Plow Plane. Length: 10.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 200.00-400.00)
  • Proper Replaced Wdg.
  • Yellow Birch Wedge
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 144: 1/4" Corner Rounding Plane. Length: 7.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 175.00-350.00)
  • Pat. Oct. 6, 1925
  • 98% Original Paint
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Bailey Tool Co./Woonsocket, R.I. No. 9: Adjustable Circular Metallic Plane. Length: 10.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 175.00-350.00)
  • "Battleaxe" T.M.
  • Pat. Aug. 3, 1875
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Savery & Co./Philadelphia, Pa No. 4: Early Cast Iron Roaster. Length: 14.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 150.00-300.00)
  • Orig. Cast Top
  • 14 Inch Size
jpg_file Spiers, Stewart/Ayr, Scotland : Hdld. 2 1/8" Paralle Side Smooth Plane. Length: 7.75 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 300.00-600.00)
  • Rosewood Infill
  • Orig. Spiers |ci
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 604 C: Early "Bedrock" Smoothing Plane. Length: 9.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • With Corrugated Sole
  • |92, |sn Bed Rock Ca
jpg_file Miller & Co., Edwin/Meriden, Ct : Pair Of Gimbeled Brass Nautical Lamp. Length: 8.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • With Original Burners
  • Both Exc. Condition
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Dealer Lot Of Bench And Block Planes. Length: 13.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 75.00-150.00)
  • |sn #5 (4) 1 With Chip
  • #3 C, 4 C
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Three Self-Adjusting Piper Wrench. Length: 12.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Johnson Automatic
  • Bullard No. 2
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Extra Clean Shears. Length: 6.75 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 50.00-100.00)
  • Sewing, Medical
  • Some Unknown Func.
jpg_file Rurio A Sens : Massive 18th Century Form Anvil. Length: 24.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 400.00-800.00)
  • Raised Front Ridge
  • Excellent Condition
jpg_file Chapin, H./U. S. Standard No. 45: Two Foot, Two Fold Folding Rule. Length: 24.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Arch Joint, Full Bd.
  • "M" & "E" Scales
jpg_file Atkins & Co., E. C./Indianapolis : Rare Maple Body Advertising Rule. Length: 14.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 50.00-100.00)
  • Dual Bevel Edges
  • "Silver Steel Saws"
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level : Two Clean & Usable Woodworking Planes. Length: 10.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • #4 1/2 C Type 11
  • #148 Complete
jpg_file Burnap, W.H./Lowell, Mass. : Davis & Kidder Pat. Medical Device. Length: 10.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • Pat. Aug. 1, 1854
  • Orig. Paper Label
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Miller, A./New York : Handled Rosewood Plow Plane. Length: 11.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 175.00-350.00)
  • Boxwood Arms & Nuts
  • Owner "J. Mcnish"
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 42: Miller Patent Plow Woodworking Plane. Length: 9.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 1,250.00-2,500.00)
  • Pat. June 28, 1870
  • With Filletster Bed
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level No. 7 C: Clean & Usable |t12 Jointer Plane. Length: 22.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • English |sn |ci
  • Stained Hdwd. Hdl.
jpg_file Lufkin Rule Co., The No. 986: "Donut" Tape Measure. Length: 2.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 150.00-300.00)
  • Blued Steel Case
  • Orig. P'board Box
jpg_file Pfeil Swiss Made/Langenthal, Swit : Unused 9 1/2" Blade Draw Knife. Length: 17.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Turned F'wood Hdls.
  • Orig. Leather Sleeve
jpg_file Pike Mfg. Co./Pike, N.H. : Early Cast Iron Oilstone Holder. Length: 7.25 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • With Orig. Oilstone
  • Name In Raised Lette
jpg_file Unmarked : Hdld. R'wood Plow Plane. Length: 11.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • Boxwood Arms & Nuts
  • Glued Arm Supports
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Four Clean Spirit Levels. Length: 29.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • L.B. Watts Maho. 29
  • M.F. Brass Bound 28
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level : Three Clean & Usable Woodworking Planes. Length: 10.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 75.00-150.00)
  • #13 Circular |t2
  • #4 Pre-Lateral |t4
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Misc. Hand Tools Opportunity Lot. Length: 13.75 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 75.00-150.00)
  • Half Set Irwin |aus
  • Vise Grip Type |cb
jpg_file Emmerich, E.C./Remscheid, Germany No. HW 5: E.C.E. Brand Horn "Schropphobel" Plane. Length: 17.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • 33 Mm Cutter Width
  • New Cond., Orig. Box
jpg_file Unmarked : Nickel Plated "Chalice" Form |pb. Length: 3.25 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Knurled Cap & Rim
  • Most Unus. Form
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level : Two Clean & Usable Woodworking Planes. Length: 10.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • #4 1/2 C Type 18
  • #71 1/2 One |ci
jpg_file Davis L. & T. Co./Springfield, Ma : Lot Of |id Levels. Length: 20.25 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 60.00-120.00)
  • Chipped 12" Inclinom
  • #15, 20 & 29 Wooden
jpg_file Unmarked : Artfully Turned Brass Plumb Bob. Length: 5.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 150.00-300.00)
  • Triple Knurled Cap
  • Distinctive Form
jpg_file Mathieson & Son, A./Glasgow : Classic Cast Iron Body Panel Plane. Length: 14.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 200.00-400.00)
  • 2 1/2 Mathieson |ci
  • Rosewood Infill
jpg_file Peck Stow & Wilcox Company : Smith's Patent Registering Caliper. Length: 2.75 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 125.00-250.00)
  • Pat. July 1, 1873
  • Rare & Near New
  • patent.jpg
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Three |c1 Molding Plane. Length: 9.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 80.00-160.00)
  • Wide Ogee "Fr"
  • Barton Ogee/Bevel
jpg_file Unmarked : Massive Dbl. Horn Anvil. Length: 32.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 200.00-400.00)
  • Dual Footed Base
  • Fleur De List Symbol
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Lot Of Asst. Small Size Level. Length: 9.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 50.00-100.00)
  • "Torpedo", Pocket
  • |sn, Rabone, Etc.
jpg_file Unmarked : Extra Clean Narrow Steam Whistle. Length: 25.50 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 200.00-400.00)
  • 2" Bell Diameter
  • Orig. Release Lever
jpg_file Stanley Rule & Level : Misc. Tool Parts #12 & 12 1/2 |scs. Length: 11.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 75.00-150.00)
  • #45 & 55 |wp Parts
  • |sn #67 |ss Modif.
jpg_file Assorted Makers : Woodworking Tools Opportunity Lot. Length: 26.00 Inches. Auction Item: (Estimate: 75.00-150.00)
  • |frs |sn 66 1/2, 94
  • 84, |mgs
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