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C.
S. Osborne Saddle Makers Head / Round Knife - Leather Tool Nice!!Fine . . . . . $65.00 SOLD!!
C.
S. Osborne 6" Round / Head Knife / Leather Tool
Good condition. Good + . . . . . . $70.00 SOLD!!
5" Pearson & Sheffield 1916 Round / Head Knife /
Saddle Makers Leather Tool
A nice condition head knife marked Pearson & Sheffield 1916.
I assume it is English. Google does not know much about them. Good + condition.
Good + . . . . . . $50.00 SOLD!!
Italian
Leatherworker's Head Knife / Round Knife I doubt
the Italians call these round knives given the pie or arrow shape this
has. It is sharp, pit free for the most part, and something different for
the collection or use.
Good + . . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
Leather
Workers Head Knife / Round Knife
Head knives were made by various makers including
such names as Dodd, Gomph, and
Osborne. This is a nice 6" Osborne.
Good . . . . . .$60.00 SOLD
Osborne
6" Splitter's Patent" Champion Lap Skiver and Leather Splitting
Machine Some replaced screws, but
solid with no cracks or damage. Lots of life in the cutter. The
plier lock handle feature seems to slip, but I am not sure. Nice!!Good . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!!
C.
S. Osborne & Co. 11 Hole Rein Rounder
Name is stamped on side. Some pitting, but fully functional and
ready to go back to work. A pretty nice example. Good . . . . . $145.00 SOLD!!
Leather
Splitter w/ Plier Type Adjuster I
believe that this was made by Osborne Tool Co. the famous maker and seller
of leather working tools of Newark, but am not sure. I have had
plenty of the plain models, but this is the first one I have ever had with this
unusual adjusting feature on the side. It appears to be in pretty good
condition noting that
there is a missing thumb screw at the top left, and that there are 2 different
washers under the main hold down screws. Neither of these minor attributes
hinders operation or functionality of the piesed it is supposed to lock in place. The outer wheel that it rides on
is numbered 1 thru 10 and I assume represents 1/8" increments. the thickness of the cut and when
released it is supposed to lock in place. The outer wheel that it rides on
is numbered 1 thru 10 and I assume represents 1/8" increments. I can
find no makers marks or patent information or other info anywhere on it, but it
is a quality piece and sure to be a welcome addition to the
collection.
Good . . . . .$395.00 SOLD
Osborne
Leather Splitter Nice!!
Good +. . . . .$395.00 SOLD
Leather
Creasing Machine Nice!! Good +. . . . .$595.00 SOLD
Krebs 1884 Patent Leather Splitter
The thickness of the cut is regulated with the ratchet type device on the
rear. You would set it to the desired thickness leather splitter.
The patent # is 306,760. The thickness of the cut is regulated with the ratchet type device on the
rear. You would set it to the desired thickness there, then pull the lever
in the front to open it a bit, feed the material in and pull. It clicks
into position with great accuracy. There are approx 50 click positions,
and the depth bar moves about 1/2 inch overall over that range. The
blade is sharp and looks to be full thickness. There is easily 95% or more
of the original japanning. There is one tensioning thumbscrew missing on
one side to help set the upper roller. Different and very unusual.
Good+ . . . . . .$495.00 SOLD
2
Patented Leather Splitters
The smaller 9" splitter on the right is
marked with the original patentee's name Harmon and location of Weare,
NH. It has 2 patent dates stamped on the edge of the frame.
The larger 10" on left is marked with the location of Newark, NJ and I
believe says it is an Osborne, but it is hard to make out. I
believe that Osborne bought out the patent and produced these later
under their name. Mr. Harmon is a listed maker in the Early
American Directory of Makers as a maker / inventor of leather splitters.
The original patent is from 1859 and he took out a second one in the
early
1860's. Both splitters are pretty much identical in design and different
from others you typically see in that the blade is fixed and it is the
table that moves or flexes to regulate the thickness of the cut. I saw one of these a few years ago on a fellow's bench at a flea market where he was using it to make belts and it worked like a charm for him. The blade is fixed and the table has the capacity to flex downward and the thickness of the cut is regulated by the amount of pressure you apply with the rollers which are adjusted with the geared knobs at the top on either side. There is a spring release for the rollers as shown in the other pics.
10' on Left Good+. . . . . $250.00 SOLD
8" on Right Good+. . . . $250.00 SOLD
Primitive
Leather Splitter
The blade is sharp and looks to be full thickness.
Different and very unusual.
Good . . . . . .$125.00 SOLD
Rosewood
& Brass Draw Gauge
This draw gauge has a longer than usual
bar and that has a hole strategically placed for proper hanging on a
nail over the bench so it would not get lost under all the leather on
the bench.
Good+ . . . . .$75.00 SOLD
H. Sauerbier
Newark NJ Rosewood & Brass Leather Draw Gauge Henry
Sauerbier was a well known leather tool maker who worked out of Newark NJ
in the mid to late 1800s. Newark was the home base of several other
well known leather tool makers like Osborne & Johnson. The name stamp,
with a few missing letters, is hard to make out, but that is what it is.Some of the pics show it with a proper NOS cutter installed. That is included in the price.
Good + . . . . . . $60.00 SOLD!!
Four
Rosewood & Brass Draw Gauges
The blade is sharp and looks to be full thickness.
Different and very unusual.
Good . . . . . .$95.00 / Each SOLD
4
Draw Gauges / Leather Tools
These draw gauges came form the same stash
as well. He bought everything he saw. These have been
lightly cleaned and with new blades will be ready to go back to work, or
make for nice display pieces as is.
1. Top Draw Gauge w/ Checkered Steel Handle .... Good+ ......$75.00 SOLD!
2. Draw Gauge Wood & Steel ---- Latta Patent .... Good+ ......$85.00 SOLD!
3. Rosewood & Brass w/ applied Trigger ....... Good+ .....$125.00 SOLD!
4. Steel Draw Gauge w/ 6" Bar Good+ .....$65.00 SOLD!
Osborne
Latta Patent Draw Gauge / Leather Tool Rosewood
handle, iron frame. Patented twist lock bar adjusting feature. Has
trigger. Proper keepers. Note cutter / blade is marked "P. Goesser Grass Valley Cal" an
early California cutlery & Bowie knife maker. Good + . . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
Osborne
Latta Patent Draw Gauge
This draw gauge is adjusted by swinging
the head to loosen the bar and then is locked in place by twisting the
head to tighten it. The bar is 6" and clearly marked Osborne.
The patent info in on the head.
Good+ . . . . . .$95.00 SOLD
Leather Tool / Draw Gauge
This is typically referred to as a Plough Slitter. I believe the
form is English although I believe there are American versions as
well. Good + . . . . . .$125.00 SOLD
Judy's
Leather Vice
This is a great little tool. It sits on your knee and you operate
it by moving your foot to apply pressure. Never seen another one
before. Good+ . . . . . .$125.00 SOLD
12
Osborne & 3 Other Saddle Makers Leather Tools
Everything shown as a lot. Most are marked Osborne and have Rosewood
handles. The all wood burnisher is marked Osborne. Just one
vainer and the two pricks at the bottom are not. Nice!!
Good . . . . . $175.00 / Lot SOLD!!
Combination Leather Tool
This is neat leatherworking combo tool. I count at least 5 different
functions including punch, rivet setter, button hole cutter and more. Good+ . . . . . .$65.00 SOLD
9
Rosewood Handle Leather Tools
The blade is sharp and looks to be full thickness.
Different and very unusual.
Good . . . . . .$25.00 / Choice SOLD
8 Rosewood
Handle Leather Tools
These edgers are by various makers. Dodd, Gomph, and
Osborne mostly.
Good . . . . . .$125.00 / Lot SOLD
7 Rosewood
Handle Leather Tools
These are by various makers. Dodd, Gomph, and
Osborne mostly.
Good . . . . . .$150.00 / Lot SOLD
3 Leather Tools
by Gomph & Snell & Atherton
Good condition. Your paying for the
two Rosewood Handle Gomph pieces, the Snell & Atherton heel shave is a
give me / toss in. Good . . . . . . 55.00 SOLD!!
Jewelers
Bench
Vice
A great little vice. Look at the work that went into making
this. Super!!!
Good + . . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
Cobbler
/ Saddlemaker / Leatherworking Tools w/ Box A
wide assortment of burnishers, some cutting tools, and wheeled tools.
Check the pics!! Nice. Good . . . . . $295.00 / ALL SOLD!!
Osborne
# 2 Saddle Makers Half Round Leather Cutter
Nice!!!
Good . . . . . $25.00
Leather
Pinking Iron / Strap End Cutters by Osborne & Others
Good condition. Good + . . . . . . $150.00 / Lot SOLD!!
C.
S. Osborne Leather Workers Hammer / Tool Tight split in handle, otherwise Nice!!Good . . . . . $35.00 SOLD!!
Leather Workers
/ Upholstery Tack Hammer / Tool
Unmarked, but Nice!!Good . . . . . $25.00 SOLD!
Saddle
Maker / Cobbler Hammer
These are usually by Osborne but I see no name. There is a layer of rust,
but it still looks pretty good. Good . . . . . $25.00 SOLD!!
Book
Binders / Leather Working Tools
At least one is marked.
These were bought back in the 70's in the bay area and could have originated from
there, or been brought to this coast by Dave Paling and sold here. There are
15 or more different ones. Most look to still be usable and not worn out.
Tools like this were used to do leather book bindings and decoration on high end
books in the 18th & early 19th century. Look at the pics to see close-ups
of smaller groupings.
Good . . . . .$250.00 SOLD!
Leather
/ Book Binding Tools / Sculptor Tools / Spinning Tools
I am not really sure what these are for.
I have been told different things ranging from clay to book binding to
pewter forming tools. A few
are marked with a company name, and another with a location of Boston.
Some are unmarked, but obviously have been together and used as a set.
Nice looking, and nice handles.
Different. Good . . . . .$80.00 SOLD!!
11 Osborne
Leather / Paper Arch Punches Most have
never been used. All an inch or less. See pics to
see sizes.Fine . . . . . . $150.00 / Lot SOLD!!
50+
Circle Leather Cutting Tools
These leather cutters also came form the
same stash and were being collected by the same little old lady's
husband who basically never used them. When I got them they
were in the same drawer that they had been in for the last 15 years.
The tape you see is the fellows inventory #'s as he actually collected
them and any other tool he could buy. What you see is what you
get. There are approx 50 of them, please look at the
close-ups to get a better idea. They range in size from 2 1/2"
down to 1/8" or smaller. Some are marked, some are not. I
would like to sell them as a group, but will break out specific ones for
a premium.
Excellent . . . . . .$300.00 / Lot SOLD
Landis Leather
Cutting Tool
A nice condition
leather cutting machine by the well known and well respected
Landis Company. I believe it is referred to as a 1 in 1 as opposed to a
3 in 1 or 5 in 1. Cutter looks good with no chips. Good + condition. Good + . . . . . . $225.00 SOLD!!
Bookbinder
Leather Book Binding Type Holder Marked
American Type Founders Co. A bookbinders leather bookbinding type holder,
used to hold type for leather bound books. Self centering brass w/ wood
handle.Good + . . . . . $75.00 ea. $150.00 / Lot of 3 SOLD!!
Leather
Lace / Strap / Rein Cutter This
small Cast Iron Leather lace or strap cutter is very nice.
Good + . . . . . . $30.00 SOLD!!
Swivel
Leather Cutter / Knife This is a well made
substantial model and a must have tool for the leatherworker / hobbyist.
The finger rest is a heavy cast brass and the knurled barrel 1/2 dia. It
swivels like one would expect. I
see no maker name or marks. I see some of these sell for a couple
hundred, and others for a $10.00. Nice!!Fine . . . . . $35.00 SOLD!!
Cobbler's
Cast Iron Revolving Nail Cup Unmarked,
but it is nicely done and a vintage piece not one of the new
knockoffs. Unusual & Nice!! Good + . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!
Revolving Cobblers / Saddle
Makers Nail Cup These
held different size tacks that the leatherworker might need to perform his task
at hand. The second pic show the base marked with the name Eclipse.
This is a real one and not to be confused with the new fake India / China ones.
Good + . . . . . .$125.00 SOLD!
This is just a sample of the many
antique leather tools we have sold.
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Sales Archive Pages on this Site.
We Buy Quality Antique Tools
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AntiqBuyer@gmail.com
Our current offering of Antiques for sale are at our sister Website Patented-Antiques.com.
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