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Antique Woodworking Plane Sales Archive
Stanley #55 Combination Plow Plane in Original Box This is the nicest example of one of these that I have had in 15 years. It has only been removed from the brown waxed paper to inspect the parts. It is truly mint, and I doubt it has ever touched a blade to wood. It is one of the last models produced by Stanley before they finally ended production of this plane in the 60"s. Sometimes these unused planes exhibit rust or problems from improper storage, but that is not the case here. This plane is dead mint with 100% shinny Nickel plating everywhere. The cutters are bright and shinny as well.. The box is nice as well noting the area of the label missing on the front.
I f you are looking for a good complete user I have them for sale on our second site www.antiqbuyer.com for about half as much as I am asking for this. I do not believe that you will ever see a nicer example, so if you have the right place to store it and are looking for a collector quality top shelf example of a 55 plane, look no further. SOLD!
2 Stanley #1 Smooth Planes The Stanley #1 is the most avidly sought of all Stanley Planes for tool collectors. These 2 examples are the famous Stanley / Bailey #1 Smooth Plane. On the left is a nice example that is in super nice original condition. It is a earlier model pre 1920's which is denoted by the lack of the Stanley logo cast into the cap. Other than the name Stanley cast into the lever cap on later models, and the logo on the cutter the #1 plane body was unmarked. The finish on the handle and knob are original and 90% or more of the original japanning remains. There is no rust or pitting to speak of on the body or sole. The throat is the proper size and nice as well with no stress cracks or
widening from chips. The cutter is a more recent NOS replacement with the notched rectangle mark. I have another earlier cutter for it, but it is worn and the logo is unreadable. There are plenty of #1 planes out there, but not many in as nice condition as this example.
On the left is another example from the same general era with the T logo on the cutter. The handle and knob are original and in super condition. The paint / japanning is original and near perfect as well. There is some light staining / patina on the body sides but no pitting or rust. The lever cap has the proper B casting mark on the back side. It is as nice an example as you will find anywhere.
Left ........SOLD!
Right .......SOLD!
Stanley #45 Combination Plow Plane in Green Box Stanley #45's are a dime a dozen and readily available. Finding one this early in its original box is a rare occasion. On our other site I offer later models for between 2-300.00 complete and in their original boxes. This is a different situation and few # 45's combination planes are known in their original boxes from this early a period. This is a type 4 and dates from the period from 1890-1892 when Stanley first began to nickel plate this line of planes. It appears it sat on a shelf for 100 or so years as the cutters show no evidence of ever having been used. A rare piece!! SOLD!
Phillips Patented Improved Plow Plane This is one of the later models by the same name as the plane above. This example is marked on all the parts #66 which I assume is the assembly #. Overall the condition is good with some of the decoration and highlights still remaining on portions. The fence does not seem to want to tighten on the rod properly, but I did not fuss with it. The small depth stop and screw for it are missing. SOLD!
Leonard Bailey's #3 Size Victor Smooth Plane
Here is a rare and desirable plane from Leonard Bailey's famous Victor line of planes. This line of planes was produced for a short period between 1875 and 1888, the period of time when Leonard Bailey had left Stanley's Rule and Levels employ and was again out on his own producing a superior line of woodworking planes and related tools in competition with Stanley. This example has some minor and repairable problems, but it in overall good condition. First there is a crack in the top of the front knob. It is cosmetic, but it is there. The pin in the adjuster to move the cutter is missing and need to be replaced. The chip breaker is missing as well, but the small rectangular center piece is present, so the cutter still locks in place nicely. The body is very nice, the handle is nice, and the blade cap is good. There is no damage in the weak area where the cap slides in, or near the throat. The price reflects the problems which are correctable. SOLD!
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