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Leather Tools
Head Knives / Round Knives

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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!!

C. S. Osborne Round Knife / Head Knife This saddle makers / leatherworkers 6" round knife w/ Rosewood handle is in fine condition.

Fine . . . . . $75.00       SOLD!!

Saddle Makers / Leather Working Round Knife / Head Knife This saddle makers / leatherworkers 6" round knife is in fine condition. I see no maker mark, but it is a quality made tool.

Fine . . . . . $60.00         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

C. S. Osborne Round Knife / Head Knife This saddle makers / leatherworkers 6" round knife is in very nice condition.

Fine . . . . . $60.00         SOLD!!

Antique Rosewood Handle
Leather Tools

Most are by Gomph or Osborne.



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!!

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!!

Saddle Maker / Leatherworker Rosewood Handle Seam Knife Leatherworking Tool  It is in nice condition.

Good + . . . . . . $45.00          SOLD!!

Saddle Maker / Leatherworker No. 4 Edger Beveller / Trim Cutter - Leatherworking Tool  It is in nice condition.

Good + . . . . . . $24.00          SOLD!! 

2 Gomph Saddle Maker / Leatherworker Overstitch / Pricking Wheels These are from the group above and offered here in a smaller lot or individually. Overstitch or pricking wheels are for marking or laying out stitches on leather. Both are No. 14s.

Good + . . . . . $40.00           Both  SOLD!!

3/4" Half Round Leather Rein / Strap Cutter It is in nice condition.

Good + . . . . . . $30.00          SOLD!!

Saddle Makers / Leather Working Leather Lace / Strap Cutter / Knife This saddle makers / leatherworkers leather lace or strap cutter is in good condition. The fence is present. As with all I have ever had it is unmarked.

Good + . . . . . $30.00       SOLD!!

Antique Leather Splitters
& Mechanical Leather Tools

Most are by Gomph or Osborne.


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

Antique Leather Draw Gauges
Leather Tools

Most are by Osborne.


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

C. S. Osborne Rosewood & Brass Draw Gauge / Leatherworking Tool This saddle maker / leatherworkers draw gauge is in fine condition.

Fine . . . . . $100.00           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

C. S. Osborne Steel Draw Gauge / Leatherworking Tool This Osborne saddle makers / leatherworkers draw gauge is in fine condition. The name and patent stamps are clear and bold on the head and bar. It has the blade holder that is oftentimes missing. A great user.

Fine . . . . . $30.00           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

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

2 Gomph Creasers Saddle Maker / Leatherworker Tools These antique leatherworking creasers are by Gomph. There is a No. 3 & No. 4. Very nice!!

Good +. . . . . $80.00 / Lot           SOLD!!

C. S. Osborne No. 5 Saddle Maker / Leatherworker Overstitch / Pricking Wheel Overstitch or pricking wheels are for marking or laying out the number stitches per inch on leather. Rosewood handle is in decent condition noting a previous owner cut his name, Dell, into the handle

Good . . . . . $25.00          SOLD!!

Saddle Maker / Cobbler / Leatherworking Iron End Creaser / Burnishing Tools These 6 antique leatherworking tools came from the same collection. Some are marked w/ names and sizes. As a lot, or individually.

Good +. . . . . $60.00 / Lot           SOLD!!

Patented 1869 Saddle Makers Leather Working Channeler Tool An adjustable channeler that is a bit different from others I have seen. The date is easy to read, the name is partly gone. Looks like M. E. Hill.

Fine . . . . . $100.00         SOLD!

J. Reist Saddle Maker / Cobbler Leather Working Tool A burnisher I suppose. Marked J. Reist on the stem. Came out of the same box as the other leather tools listed here.

Fine . . . . . $35.00         SOLD!

Gomph No. 4 French Edger Saddle Maker / Cobbler Leather Working Tool Rosewood Handle. Not worn out. Very nice.

Fine . . . . . $55.00         SOLD!

12 Saddle Maker / Leatherworker Wooden Creasers / Slickers / Burnishing Tools These antique wooden  leatherworking tools came from the same collection. As a lot, or individually.

Good +. . . . . $80.00        SOLD!

6 C. S. & H. F. Osborne Creasers - Saddle Maker / Leatherworker Tools These antique leatherworking tools are called creasers. First pic shows 7, but the 2nd from left is a Gomph and has sold. So the lot price is for 6.

6 are Osborne. 3 are H. F. and 3 are C. S. All came from the same collection. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $175.00 / Lot of 6    SOLD!!

Good + . . . . . $35.00 Each Pick & Choose      3 HF Osborne    SOLD!!

4 Saddle Maker / Cobbler / Leatherworker Tools These antique leatherworking tools also came from the same collection. There are 2 unmarked brass creasers, both have the same triple profile with one being larger than the other.There is a marked Osborne Tickler, and the last creaser, bottom left is unmarked.

Good +. . . . . $90.00       SOLD!

3 Gomph Channelers Saddle Maker / Cobbler Leather Working Tools Patented May 5th 1868. Clear markings. Rosewood Handles. Replaced cutters. Nice.

Good + . . . . . $40.00 Each Pick & Choose        SOLD!!

Gomph Channeler Saddle Maker / Cobbler Leather Working Tool Patented May 5th 1868. Clear markings. Rosewood Handle. Good cutter. Not worn out. Very nice.

Fine . . . . . $60.00         SOLD!!

C. S. Osborne 1/8" Leather Channel Cutter It is in nice condition.

Good + . . . . . . $40.00         SOLD!!

Gomph Saddle Maker / Leatherworker Overstitch / No. 8 Pricking Wheel  Overstitch or pricking wheels are for marking or laying out stitches on leather. This is a No. 8 and is in good useable condition.

Good + . . . . . $35.00     SOLD!!

7 Saddle / Harness Maker / Cobbler / Leatherworker Tools - Awls These antique leatherworking tools called awls also came from the same collection. There are 4 fixed ones, and 3 with adjustable jaws for changing points. The wrench seen is marked Osborne and fits any of the 3 adjustable jaw awls.

Good . . . . . $55.00            SOLD!

H. F. Osborne Multi Wheel Over Stitch Marker   H. F. not C. S. This Saddle Maker / Cobbler Leather Working Tool is in good overall condition. 3 wheels. Not worn out. Good handle. Nice.

Fine . . . . . $70.00            SOLD!!

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Osborne No. 96 Rosette / Sunburst Leather Stamp A nice piece.

Osborne 96 - - - - Good +. . . . . $50.00        SOLD!!

Leather Pinking Iron / Strap End Cutters by Osborne & Others   Good condition.

Good + . . . . . . $150.00 / Lot          SOLD!!

C. S. Osborne & Co. No. 2  Saddle Makers Hammer / Leatherworking Tool This saddle makers / leatherworkers hammer is in good condition. The name and size stamps are clear and bold. The Rosewood handle is damage free and nice. A good useable tool.

Good + . . . . . $65.00           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!!

8 Punch & End Leather Cutters These antique leatherworking tools came from the same collection. Of the punch cutters, most are Osborne.

Good +. . . . . $80.00 / Lot            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!

Stanley & Other Rules

Boxwood & Ivory / Philip Stanley Book on Stanley Rules The definitive book on the subject of Stanley & other maker rulers and folding rules. Long out of print. Phil was a fixture at all the tool meets and tool auctions back in the day and is an interesting guy. We did a fair amount of business back then. I miss those days and times as I am sure he does.

Good + . . . . . $60.00          SOLD!!

Micronta Architects / Engineers Scales / Bamboo Rules in Case  An extra nice set of Japanese Engineers / Architect / Drafting scales / bamboo rules are in the original wooden box.

There are 6 full size scales and 6 of the smaller offset rules. All are near mint without bends, warping, or other damage. They are Bamboo which is very stable and a good product for this application. Each is marked. Very Nice

Fine . . . . . $125.00            SOLD!!

Rabone No. 1206 Rope Gauge / Boxwood Caliper Rule For sizing and calculating wire rope strengths and limits. A pretty nice example.

Fine . . . . . 65.00         SOLD!!

Stanley No. 100 Maple 3' Rule for Stanley No. 100 / 400 Mitre Machine This is a hard to find Stanley rule and almost never w/ the Stanley No. 100 or 400 mitre machines it was designed to work with. Complete with cast iron stop.

Fine . . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!

# 7 Stanley Blind Man Rule A very nice Stanley #7. It is a 2' 4 Fold and is straight and has its pins. Seldom seen anymore!! 

Fine . . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!

Lufkin Boxwood Double Bevel Ship Builders Rule A nice condition example in Boxwood in fantastic condition. It is in fine little used condition.

Fine . . . . . $40.00         SOLD!!

Lufkin No. 42 Shipwright / Boat Builder 12" Rule w/ Double Bevel Nice enough.

Good + . . . . . $35.00          SOLD!!

Stanley No. 62 Boxwood 2' 4 Fold Brass Bound Rule A very nice example.

Fine . . . . . 40.00           SOLD!!

Stanley No. 32 1/2 Boxwood 1' 4 Fold Brass Bound Caliper Rule A very nice example.

Fine . . . . . 55.00           SOLD!!

Chapin - Stephens No. 78 1/2 Boxwood 2' Four Fold Rule Brass bound double arch. Pretty nice!!

Fine . . . . . 95.00           SOLD!!

The C. S. Co. / Chapin - Stephens No. 7 "Nearsite" Boxwood Rule Chapin Stevens was a Stanley competitor that put out a quality product. Stanley called their similar rule with its extra large numbers the Blindmans. Chapin Stevens went a step further and colored the inch increments red. A pretty nice example of a seldom seen rule.

Good + . . . . . 95.00           SOLD!!

 

"Sub Grade Rod #218" by L. A. Batham Oakland Cal.   I have never seen or heard of this "Sub Grade Rod" before, and neither has Google. This unusual measurement device is NOS in its case. Google does recognize the maker, and he was Oakland's official draftsman back in the 1920s. He also lived in Chico and applied for the chief engineer job there about the same time. That is all the info I could find. No mention of a patent or reference to this type of device would come up.

I am guessing that Mr. L. A. Batham was sent out to a lot of job sites to measure footings and got tired of bending down to read the tape to see if they were the proper depth. Below the name stamp is a window with a ruler that one would read the depth of the footing or trench - below grade while holding it in the trench and reading the scale while standing erect The total travel range of the two sliding sticks is less than 2 feet. That is about what code here calls for with footings and stem walls. That is my guess anyway.

Fine  . . . . . $125.00          SOLD!!

The Chapin - Stephens No. 036 Boxwood Architects Rule with Bevel & Level  A very nice example.

Fine . . . . . 120.00         SOLD!!

The Chapin - Stephens No. 036 Boxwood Architects Rule with Bevel & Level  Same as above and an even nicer example.

Fine . . . . . 125.00        SOLD!!

A. Stanley & Co. 2' 4 Fold Brass Bound Arch Joint Rule Being marked A. Stanley & Co. makes it a  pre Civil War type 1 rule dating from 1854 - 1857. Meaning before Stanley became Stanley Rule & Level and branched out to making planes and most of the rest of their line of hardware & building supplies.This early A. Stanley Co. ruler is not marked with a model #. It has architects scales on the inside and its features could make it one of several different #'s.  A rare thing in pretty nice condition.

Good  . . . . . .$495.00       SOLD!!

Stanley # 32 1' 4 Fold Caliper Rule  Nice! 

Fine . . . . . .$40.00   SOLD!!

Stanley # 16 2' 2 Fold Engineers Rule w/ Gunter's Scales & Tables  One of the hardest to find of all Stanley Rules. John Walters price guides value it at 400 - 800. Minor staining, but overall nice!!

Good . . . . . .$150.00    SOLD!!     

Stanley # 94 Sweetheart Era Carriage Makers 4' 4 Fold Rule This was Stanley's largest and longest folding rule. Used but Nice! 

Good + . . . . . .$85.00        SOLD!!

Stanley No. 15 2 Foot 2 Fold Rule  A pretty nice example of a hard to find rule.

Good + . . . . . 75.00      SOLD!!

Stanley # 82 2' 4 Fold Rule w/ Board Scales Fine condition w/ original lacquer. Pins missing. Straight. Stanley stopped making this rule in 1917. Very Nice!!

Fine  . . . . . .$125.00   SOLD!!

Stanley 62 1/2 2' 4 Fold Brass Bound Rule   Sweetheart era. Very Nice.

Good +. . . . . . $65.00         SOLD!!

Stanley No. 32 1' 4 Fold Caliper Rule  This has a Sweetheart Logo dating it from the 1920s - 1930s. Very nice!! 

Good + . . . . . . . $40.00     SOLD!!

Stanley 78 1/2 E & M - English / Metric Rule  A hard to find Sweetheart Era Metric rule in fine condition.   Very Nice!

Fine . . . . . $225.00     SOLD!!

Stanley 62 1/2 Brassbound 2' 4 Fold Rule  Same as a 62 rule but skinnier and harder to find. A very nice example!!

Good + . . . . . $45.00        SOLD!!

Stanley # 94 Carriage Makers 4' 4 Fold Rule This was Stanley's largest and longest folding rule. Usually found all beat up. This is real Nice! 

Fine . . . . . .$150.00     SOLD!!

Stanley # 82 2' 4 Fold Boxwood Rule w/ Board Scales  This is a hard to find rule with lumber scales on the inside. (see pics). Stanley stopped making them in 1917. It has seen use, but is overall very nice.

Good + . . . . . $125.00    SOLD!!

Stanley # 31 1/2 A 2 Fold 1/16th / ft. Shrink Rule  Very Nice! 

Fine . . . . . .$100.00       SOLD!!

Lufkin Rules

Lufkin #386 (32) 1' 4 Fold Folding Rule  This rule is very nice, and they are getting hard to find. It is straight has its pins, and has no problems.   

Good + . . . . .$55.00         SOLD!

Lufkin No. 42 Ship Carpenters Ruler w/ 2 Bevels   Very nice condition. These are getting hard to find in this nice condition.

Fine  . . . . . $40.00         SOLD!!

Lufkin No. 42 Ship Carpenters Rule w/ Bevels  A pretty nice example of a hard to find rule.

Good + . . . . . 50.00           SOLD!!

Lufkin No. 172 (13 1/2) 6" Boxwood Caliper Rule  This 6" boxwood rule w/ caliper is in very nice overall condition!

Fine . . . . . . . $35.00     SOLD!!

Lufkin No. 863L  2' 4 Fold Boxwood Rule w/ Level & Inclinometer  This unusual folding boxwood rule w/ level is in nice overall condition!  Different

Good + . . . . . . . $45.00             SOLD!!

# 863 L Lufkin Rule / Level & Protractor A very nice rule. It is like new, straight, and an earlier American made model. Very nice.

Fine . . . . . .$95.00        SOLD!

2 Lufkin # 388 (32 1/2) 1' 4 Fold Boxwood Rules  These are both very nice with just some discoloration to the brass. Fully bound these are the equivalent to the Stanley 32 1/2 and Lufkin marked their # 388 rule with that number (32 1/2) as well so nobody would ever get confused. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $35.00 / Choice       Both  SOLD!!

Lufkin 986 "DONUT" Tape - Rule This is an unusual and hard to find Lufkin rule.  Different!!

Good  . . . . . $75.00     SOLD!!

Ivory Rules

Ivory Folding / Zig - Zag Rule / Ruler in Green Shagreen Case  Not sure what the measurement is other than it is not Inches, and I do not think it is Metric.Base 12 perhaps. Given the case it is 18th - 19th Century. I believe it is French. A very nice example.

Fine  . . . . . 225.00            SOLD!!

Stanley # 86 1/2 Ivory Architects Rule This is a very nice 2' 4 fold ivory rule. It is straight and has its pins. The increment are not worn, and the edges are still square and crisp. It has a nice mellow yellow patina / hue both inside and out. This is a very nice example of a very hard to find ivory architects rule with its inside being beveled down for use with drawings. They rarely turn up in this condition any more.

Good +. . . . . .$650.00       SOLD!

Stanley Rule & Level Co. # 86 1/2  2' 4 Fold Ivory Architects Ruler  One of Stanley's most sought after and interesting ivory rules with its inner beveled inside legs w/ drafting scales. The overall condition of this near 100 year old ivory architects rule is nice noting some typical yellowing and one leg has a slight bow. The pins are missing but it closes pretty well, and looks good overall. These rules were produced from 1884 thru 1917 and then dropped from the Stanley line. Nice.

Good . . . . . .$295.00

Rabone # 86 1/2 Ivory Architects Rule This is a very nice 2' 4 fold ivory rule. It is straight and has its pins. The increment are not worn, and the edges are still square and crisp. It is much whiter than typically seen. This is a very nice example of a very hard to find ivory architects rule with its inside being beveled down for use with drawings. They rarely turn up in this condition any more.

Good +. . . . . . $450.00      SOLD!

Stanley # 39 1' 4 Fold Ivory Rule   Slight pinkish brown staining, but crisp. Very nice!!

Fine  . . . . .$395.00         SOLD!

Ivory Ironmongers 2 Fold 2' Folding Rule  Rare & Nice!!

Good + . . . . .$995.00         SOLD!

J. Rabone & Sons / Keuffel & Esser 2' 4 Fold Ivory Architects Rule (86 1/2)  This English made Rabone Ivory rule dates from near the turn of the century and is configured similar to a Stanley 86 1/2 Architects Rule with its inside legs being beveled. The outside scales are in inches and graduated in 8ths, 10ths, 12ths, and 16ths. There are more scales on the inside ranging from 1/16 - 1'  to 1 1/2 - 1'    It is white, and the name and number stamps are clear. Double marked rules made for this famous maker of Surveying instruments are much harder to find than the Stanley version  A rare thing in very nice condition.

Fine  . . . . . .$595.00    SOLD!!

J. Rabone & Sons / Maker  2' 4 Fold Ivory Architects / Engineers Rule w/ Routledge Scales   This rare & unusual 2' 4 fold Rabone Ivory rule is in very nice condition. It is inscribed on the top hinge Perry Brown Worcester with the date 1889 incorporated into the top hinge. I am not sure if that location refers to Worcester Mass or a place in England, or if this was a presentation piece or specially inscribed for other reasons.

The rule appears to have spent its life inside the protective case and is in exceptional condition. It shows no wear to the scales or charts on the outside or inside. It has developed a nice even coloring tone that is very nice. There are just a couple dirt spots on the inside that will clean if desired.

The outside of the rule is marked J. Routledge / Engineer. The layout and info given is similar to that found on other engineers rules or "Iron Monger"  rules by Coggeshall. On the left side are charts having to do with Squares, Cylinders, and Globes for given materials including Gold, Silver, "Old Wine", Water, Mercury, Brass, Copper, Lead, Wt. Iron, Cast Iron, & Tin. The charts on the right bottom side include info for Steel, Coal, F. Stone, Polygons with from 5 to 12 sides as well as a chart with info about Pumping Engines.  Above that  on the top leg is a Routledge logarithmic slide rule with the scales A, B, C, & D.  This is a very unusual feature in an Ivory or other rule.

The inside is set up like a Architects rule with beveled scales to the inside edge. They are scaled to 1/8" =1' to 1' = 1'.  The main 2' scales are laid out in 8ths, 10ths, 12ths, and 16ths,   The thin edges are also scaled. The top main hinge has a protractor on the inside face and the name and date inscription on the outside.  This is a super rule in super condition that only is found very seldom, and even more so in this condition. Highly Recommended!!

Fine . . . . .$1950.00         SOLD!

Holtzapffel & Co. 64 Charing Cross London 6" Ivory Rule / Protractor / Sector for Architects / Navigation  This Ivory Rule is marked with the famous English engine, lathe, and tool manufacturer' name Holtzapffel & Co. It is configured similar to a Architects Rule with numerous scales and a protractor on the perimeter. Rules like this are usually found in boxed drafting sets, or traveling Shagreen cases associated with navigation or architects. The overall condition is very nice.

Fine  . . . . . .$125.00            SOLD!!

Antique 1' Folding Ivory Rule  This small antique ivory rule is in nice overall condition!  It is unmarked as to size or maker. It is marked on 2 faces and not on the inside faces. An odd variation from the norm.

Good + . . . . . . . $75.00     SOLD!!

W. H. Harling 6" Ivory Rule / Protractor for Architects / Navigation  This English rule is configured similar to a Architects Rule with numerous scales and a protractor on the perimeter. I have read the scales are navigation related. Rules like this are usually found in boxed drafting sets, or traveling Shagreen cases associated with navigation or architects.  It is marked with the maker name and location on one face. The overall condition is very nice. 

Fine  . . . . . .$95.00       SOLD!!

6" Ivory Parallel Rule for Architects / Navigation by Thornton ltd. This English made Ivory Parallel Rule is in fine condition. Rules like this are usually found in boxed drafting sets, or traveling Shagreen cases associated with navigation or architects.  It is marked with the maker name and location on one face.   

Fine  . . . . . .$75.00       SOLD!!

W. Elliot English 4 Fold 3 Foot Ivory Folding Rule   This English Ivory Rule is in super nice condition. It has scales on every available surface and edge, and shows little if any signs of use or abuse. It has aged to a mellow white with some light yellowing on the outside legs. A hard to find size ivory rule in hard to find condition. A nice addition to any collection.

Good . . . . . . $675.00        SOLD

Stanley Rule & Level Co. #38 Ivory Rule The tag on this one indicates it was bought from Bob Kaune in 1975. Seems like yesterday.

Good + . . . . . .$225.00        SOLD!

Chapin #60 Ivory Rule

Good + . . . . . . $275.00       SOLD!

# 40 Ivory 1' 4 Fold Rule  This ivory rule is marked #40. The outside shows considerable wear.  The inside is much nicer.  Unusual, and Different!!

Good - . . . . . $85.00     HOLD!!

Folding / Bone Zig - Zag Rule / Ruler in Green Shagreen Case  I think this unusual antique zig-zag rule is French. Not sure what the measurement is other than it is not Inches, and I do not think it is Metric. Base 12 perhaps. The legs of the rule look to be bone as you can see grain on the ends of the slabs. Given the case I believe it is 18th - 19th Century. The clasp button on the case is working, and the overall condition of the case is nice. A very interesting early piece.

Fine . . . . . $220.00        SOLD!!

J. Long London Proof Slide Rule  An interesting slide rule for calculations having to do with determining the alcohol content, or proof, of liquids like wine of hard liquors or spirits. Such rules are oftentimes found in Sykes Hydrometer sets. The maker name J. Long, and location, 20 Little Tower Street London are on the top rail. It is in very nice condition.

Fine. . . . .100.00

Misc. Rules

Kirby / Empire Last Wks. Folding Shoe / Foot Size Rule  A look back in time. This rule has several different scales and no instructions or reference to help figure out what is what. It looks great, and is in super condition. Nice.

I recently went into a Redwing store looking to buy a pair of boots and started to measure my foot when the salesperson told me to stand on a disc and let the computer program do it. My how times have changed. 

Fine . . . . . . $50.00         SOLD!!

L. Lumley & Co. Ltd, Makers London. Spile Rod Liquid Measure Rule / Ruler A six piece 19th century boxwood Gauger's Rod, Ullage Rod, or Spile Rod marked L. Lumley & Co. Ltd, Makers London. Spile rods are rulers that are passed through the spile hole in a bung and used to measure the contents of a cask.

This one is compete in its nice leather case. All markings on boxwood sections are readable. The rods are in succession and can be screwed together, Each rod is 10" long, Some of the rods have warped a bit but are solid. Very unusual.

Good + . . . . . $150.00        SOLD!!

Boxwood Sector / Scale / Rule  An interesting sector rule in Boxwood that is in fantastic condition. There is no maker name. It is in near mint condition.

Fine. . . . .75.00      SOLD!!

6" Folding Ivory Sector / Scale / Rule  A very nice example. Most simply call these off as an navigation tool, and many are found in cased Maritime / Navigation sets, or as an architect scale / rule and call it a day. The more complete story can be found here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sector_(instrument)  There one can find all the info and history one would ever need to know.

Fine . . . . .$110.00       SOLD!!

E. P. Johnsons No. 45 German Silver 1' Caliper Rule w/ Protractor / Bevel   Very nice!   Much harder to find than the small 6" version.

Fine . . . . . $60.00        SOLD!!

E.P. Johnson #46 Caliper Rule  & Protractor  This rule is made of German Silver. It was granted a patent in 1907. The condition is excellent.

Fine . . . . .35.00      SOLD!!

E. P. Preston & Sons Rosewood Body Ship Carpenter Bevel   Nice condition. Unusual.

Good + . . . . . $40.00      SOLD!!

Antique Brass Pistol Grip Measure  Unmarked as to maker and purpose or use is unknown to me. A brass measure for fingers or other body parts perhaps? Glove maker, saddle maker, or ? The steel pin is adjustable for some reason.

Seems a bit small for a penis / pecker measure, at least for me,  but could be just the thing to see how or if you measure up

Good + . . . . . . $45.00      SOLD!!

The Chapin - Stephens No. 036 Boxwood Architects Rule with Bevel & Level  Marked as the title indicates. A very nice example.

Fine . . . . .80.00       SOLD!!

The Chapin - Stephens Co. No. 036 Architects Rule w/ Bevel & Level   This unusual architects rule is pretty nice. The bevel blade is nice, and the level vial is good. Note that this example is not marked with the model #. A graphic and hard to find rule!!

Good +. . . . . . . $125.00     SOLD!!

Plymouth Manila Cordage Co. Boxwood & Brass Advertising Caliper Rule   This is a great looking oversize Boxwood & Brass caliper rule with advertising from a Pacific Northwest outfit called the Pacific Net and Twine Company out of Seattle Washington on the back. It says they were agents for the Plymouth Cordage Co and that they were dealers in Marine Hardware and Fishing Supplies. See all the pics!! Very Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $125.00     SOLD!!

Rabone No, 1190 3' 4 Fold Boxwood Rule w/ Level This is an unusual and hard to find rule.  Pretty nice overall condition. Different!!

Good + . . . . . $45.00      SOLD!!

2 Antique 1' 2 Fold Boxwood Caliper Rules  Both are in excellent condition. Both are the equivalent of a Stanley #32. The top one is marked H. Chapins & Son #32. The bottom one is marked #72 The Chapin Stephens Co. Nice!!

Top . . . . . . Good + . . . . . $45.00    SOLD!!

Bottom . . . . . Good + . . . . . $55.00    SOLD!!

Stephens & Co. # 36 Architects Inclinometer Rule w/ Bevel  This unusual Architects rule is marked 36 along with the location of Riverton CT. The scales are U. S. Standard. Pretty Nice! 

Good + . . . . . .$125.00   SOLD!!

John Roebling Wire Rope Advertising Rule  This unusual rule was made to advertise Roebling products. Other rules will have actual increments instead of all the blurbs / advertising attesting to how good a product they had.  Rare, Unusual, and Different!!

Good  . . . . . $75.00     SOLD!!

D. B. & S. / Darling Brown & Sharpe Miniature Presentation Caliper  The condition is very nice. The D B S name and location are stamped into the bar. I am sure these have a story to tell. Who, why, when, where and other questions are all out there with no real answers.  Were they given out to managers at retirement, or something else?  It must have been kind of a rare occurrence as I have never seen another one like this plated and engraved with initials. Very nice!!

A fine addition to the early Machinist tool collection.

Fine . . . . .$195.00      SOLD!!

Bamboo Gadget Cane w/ Horse Measure Rule & Level  This unusual gadget cane is unmarked as to maker.  These canes were designed to be used by country gentleman at auctions or other horse selling venues of the day to determine the size and stature of prospective horses being offered up for sale. To use one would simply push up on the tab, extend the rule upward out of the body,  flip out the cross rule w/ level in it, and slide it over the patiently waiting horse's back to determine how many hands tall he was. I suppose he would also scratch the horse's back a bit to placate him as he was performing this trick, and reading if the level vial at the same time. There is a reason such things are called gadget canes.

The overall condition is nice with no splits in the body, or other major problems.    

Fine . . . . . . $195.00         SOLD!

Flossie Greenleaf Walking Wheel Log Caliper & Wheeled Rule   Log Calipers are a large and very graphic piece of Americana & American ingenuity. They were a tool that lumbermen of the Northeast used routinely in the field or at the mill to determine how much lumber the lumber mill could expect to get out of a downed tree. The idea was that you walked the length and kept track of the rotation count of the wheel to determine the length of the tree. You took this number and after determining the width computed out the bd. ft. volume you could expect after milling said tree using the charts on the sides of the stick or caliper. There were a couple of different formulas available for this computation, and as can be expected, there was one that favored the buyer, and another the the sellers preferred.  Flossie Greenleaf a woman learned the trade from her father and was a well known and respected maker of rules and log calipers in New Hampshire. The condition of the top one is super with just minor losses to the yellow wash finish. One spoke on the wheel is an early replacement, but this is typical and was very well done. A super piece.  The lower stick with a wheel is in very nice condition as well. It is unmarked as to maker, but is of the same general time frame and quality of construction.

Good. . . . . . $1275.00      SOLD

Lufkin Rule w/ Patent Pending Bevel Guide    I have seen and know of a few other versions of these add on gizmos for wooden rules. This one is marked Thomas Mitre Rule & Patent Pend.  

Good  . . . . . . $150.00        SOLD

Three Tool Rule Co. 1907 Campbell Patent Rule Tool Attachment  The simple mans Stanley Odd Job. This aluminum attachment for a folding rule allows it to be used as a depth gage and try and mitre square.

The patent for this unusual tool was was granted on October 7 1907. The Three Tool Rule Co. 1907 Patent Ruler Attachment Measures 2 7/8" long, 1 1/2" high. Robert Campbell of Elizabeth NY was granted Pat. No. 867,556 on Oct. 1, 1907 for the design of this rule tool.  It was made by the Three Tool Rule Co. of Newark, NJ.

Good +  . . . . . $40.00       SOLD!!

BRASS Three Tool Rule Co. 1907 Campbell Patent Rule Tool Attachment  The simple mans Stanley Odd Job. This is the much harder to find brass version of this unusual tool. The Campbell Patent Rule Attachment is attached to a folding rule and allows it to be used as a depth gage and try and mitre square.

The patent for this unusual tool was was granted on October 7 1907. The Three Tool Rule Co. 1907 Patent Ruler Attachment Measures 2 7/8" long, 1 1/2" high. Robert Campbell of Elizabeth NY was granted Pat. No. 867,556 on Oct. 1, 1907 for the design of this rule tool.  It was made by the Three Tool Rule Co. of Newark, NJ in both Aluminum and Brass.

Good +  . . . . . $75.00       SOLD!!

Boye "Handy Rule Tool"  This is an unusual and hard to find rule accessory. The inventor of the Stanley No.1 Odd Jobs, George Hall, patented this device in 1925. It is called the Handy Rule Tool. It has the original box and instructions. Like new never used condition. Both bubbles intact.

There are at least 10 functions. Plumb level, level, square, compass, center gauge, pitch gauge, depth gauge, left and right bevel and more. Rare tool in nice condition.  Different!!

Fine . . . . . $125.00       SOLD!

Boye "Handy Rule Tool" w/ Stanley 163 Folding Rule  This is an unusual and hard to find carpenter rule accessory. The inventor of the Stanley No.1 Odd Jobs, George Hall, first patented this device in 1925. This version was patented again shortly after when he added the bevel arm to the design. It is called the Handy Rule Tool. It has ta nice 163 Stanley Rule. Like new never used condition. Both bubbles intact.

There are at least 10 functions. Plumb level, level, square, compass, center gauge, pitch gauge, depth gauge, left and right bevel and more. Rare tool in nice condition.  Different!!

Fine . . . . . $85.00       SOLD!!

Robinson Rule Tool  Nice condition. No damage. A no frill rule tool to compete with the Stanley Odd Job. This idea has vertical sides,  a slight change or improvement over the Campbell design in that regard. Overall a cruder done tool. Harder to find as well.

Good +. . . . . $25.00       SOLD!!

Butler Taylor Co. Pocket Level Plumb Protractor Inclinometer Rule Tool Attachment  An unusual rule attachment out of Ravenna Ohio. Says Pat Appld For. Looks to have spent most of its life in its box.  

Fine  . . . . . 175.00       SOLD!!

Cowgill's Patent Angle Divider / Bevel Attachment on Stanley # 54 Rule This unusual rule attachment was patented on May 5, 1891. The patent # 451810 and comes up with a Google search. It is discussed in Walters price guide ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE STANLEY TOOLS A GUIDE TO IDENTITY AND VALUE on pages 527 - 528  This is an early version marked Pat Apld For. Cowgill the inventor / maker bought Stanley 54 rules and attached his idea to them. It is a rare thing. The idea was later incorporated into the Stanley line as the #30 - 31 Angle Dividers.  Pretty Nice! 

Good + . . . . . .$295.00     SOLD!!

C. S. Co. No. 42 Ship Carpenter Bevel / Rule   C. S. Co. stands for Chapin Stevens of Pine Meadow CT. Minty nice overall condition. Unusual. \

Fine . . . . . $75.00          SOLD!!

Lufkin No. 42 Ship Carpenters Ruler w/ 2 Bevels   NOS Like new condition. These are getting hard to find in this nice condition.

Fine  . . . . . $60.00         SOLD!!

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