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Patented Transitional & Metallic Planes in America by Roger Smith  This is Vol. 1 of the authoritative and definitive reference on patented American Planes by Roger Smith. It is an invaluable resource if you are in any way interested in this subject. It goes into great detail and explains the nuances involved to understand what is what and who is who in the world of patented planes. 1st Printing  Like New. Very Nice.

Fine. . . . . .$75.00            SOLD!!      

Patented
Combination Planes

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Phillips Patent Plow Plane w/ 8 Cutters   This is a very nice patented plow plane that is in overall excellent condition. Russell Phillips was first granted the patent for this design plane in 1867. He hailed from Gardiner, Maine. He was later issued a couple more patents for improvements to the design. His later improved models look completely different from this and more like a Mayo's patent. This is one of the earlier models of the original design that was offered before the "improved" version was introduced in about 1871.

Note the original Rosewood handle and graceful horn. It has a small owners stamp that reads D. O. Card. 8 cutters are included counting the T & G installed in it. The depth stop is present. A fine example that deserves a place in any collection focused on patented metallic planes of the 19th century. Different, Unusual and Nice!!

Good+ . . . . . . . $1095.00       SOLD!!

Phillips Patent "Improved" Plow Plane  This is a very nice example of a later "improved" model Phillips Plow Plane. Russell Phillips was first granted the patent for this design plane in 1867. These later improved models look completely different from his earlier "box" style planes and more like a Mayo's patent. This "improved" version was introduced in about 1871.

Note the original Rosewood handle and graceful horn. The depth stop is present. A fine example that deserves a place in any collection focused on patented metallic planes of the 19th century. Different, Unusual and Nice!!   

Good+ . . . . . . . $895.00        SOLD!!

Phillips Patent Plow Plane  This is a very nice plane that is in excellent condition. Russell Phillips was first granted the patent for this design plane in 1867. He hailed from Gardiner, Maine. He was later issued a couple more patents for improvements to the design. This is one of the later models of this original design that was offered before the "improved" version was introduced in about 1871. The condition of this example is wonderful. Note the original Rosewood handle and graceful horn. The thumb screw for the depth stop has been modified to facilitate tightening it, it should be round but has been squared off to allow for a better grip. The rest of the plane is original and very nice. A fine example that deserves a place in any collection focused on Patented metallic planes of the 19th century. It is a winner. Super!!

Good + . . . . .$1295.00        SOLD

Phillips Patent Plow Plane  This Phillips Patent Plow plane is in good condition. This is one of the later models of this original design that was offered before the "improved" version that looks like a Mayo patent was introduced in about 1871. The top of the handle is chipped, and the rest of the plane is original and  nice. There are no cutters.

Good + . . . . .$895.00        SOLD

Phillips Patent Plow Plane w/ 8 Cutters   According to Roger Smiths Vol. 1 of PTAMPIA this would be an early model of this plane. It has some characteristics of a later model given it has a Rosewood handle. Note in one of the pics how the maker mark info on the skate about it being a Phillips Plow plane has been over-stamped with different info and Harlow a different maker name. Smith discusses this marking, but it would seem there is additional research to be done as there is little detail explaining why this happened.

The main body is in pretty nice condition. There is about 70% of the original black japanning, and some traces of the red highlighting. There is no damage to the casting or cracks in the weak areas. The Rosewood handle is pretty nice, and the delicate horn is nice. The fence rod is here, but the fence itself has gone missing.

Also there are 8 original cutters. Most are full length. There is some minor surface rust on a couple but it is not heavy, nor is there obvious pitting.The cutters alone are worth the money, and the plane is actually very nice. Opportunity!!

Good +. . . . . . $995.00        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.

Good + . . . . .$695.00        SOLD

Mayo Patent Plow Plane w/ Cutters  This is a very nice example of the Mayo Plow Plane. Roger Smith goes into great detail concerning this pane and how it is related to the Philips Plow in his seminal work on American Patented Planes. The condition of this example is very nice. It retails much of its gold finish and highlights. The box of cutters is nice as well. Note the original Rosewood handle and graceful horn. The depth stop is present. A fine example that deserves a place in any collection focused on patented metallic planes of the 19th century. Different, Unusual and Nice!!

Good+ . . . . . . . $1950.00            SOLD!!

Mayo's Improved Patented Plow Plane This unusual patented plane Is most commonly referred to as a Mayo's Patent, but is also known as "The Boss Plane" which is cast into the side as well as the patent information. This plane went through a series of design changes during its few short years of manufacture, and this is one of the last variations. Several people marketed it and Mayo was the final owner of the rights and patent. One of the nicest features if that the name Mayo is spelled out in script on the brass or gunmetal screws. Earlier versions are known as the Phillips Patent Plow, and were marketed by Babson and Reppelier of the Boston Tool Co.

Good + . . . . .$2395.00       SOLD

Mayo Patent "The Boss" Plow Plane  Here is a very nice Mayo's Improved Patented Plow Plane. The last patent for this plow plane was issued in 1875 and that date can be found on the plane in two areas. The skate is marked and the fence are both marked with the date. The name "The Boss Plane is cast into the body near the front, and he name Mayo is spelled out in script on the brass or gunmetal screws. A very nice touch.

 This type or style plow plane went through a series of design changes during its few short years of manufacture, and this is one of the last variations. Several people marketed this style plane and Mayo was the final owner of the rights and patent. Earlier versions are known as the Phillips Patent Plow, and were marketed by Babson and Reppelier of the Boston Tool Co. All of this is explained in Roger Smiths PTAMPIA Vol 1 & 2.

The gold wash finish is approx 80% and there is no pitting or other major problems. The one apology is the handle horn missing, and I am working on having that replaced as you look at this rare and magnificent piece of woodworking history. These planes have been know to go into the mid 4 figures with cutters and in no better condition. This is an opportunity that will not last long, and this plane is priced to sell.

Good +  . . . . . .$1295.00        SOLD!!

Metallic Plane Co. of Auburn NY Fillister Plane  A pretty rare plane in pretty nice condition. The Excelsior stamp on the cutter is the only marking. Lots of original japanning with no chips, cracks, or other damage. The Rosewood handle is beautiful. The oftentimes missing fence for the fillister bed is present, undamaged and nice. The screws for the fence may be replacements as they are different from each other and not the typical Mushroom cap style typically seen. This type of plane is a well known and documented. A fellow named Storkes who partnered with Palmer got the patent. They made a line of well received bench planes that were popular in the NY / New England region back in the last quarter of the 19th century. There is a complete write-up and more details in both of Roger Smiths PTAMPTIA books.; Very Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $695.00            SOLD!!

Walker Patent Plow Plane  This is a crazy design for a plow plane. It has a series of metal plates that can be shifted to different positions to conform to the wood and the the 15 cutters that were provided. I bet it was not a popular item. Edwin walker is also known for his patented ice cream scoop, and for holding the patent on one of the most well designed and popular corkscrews.

Good + . . . . .$895.00        SOLD

Walker Patent Plow Plane    This is a nice condition  plow plane.These unusual planes have a series of metal plates that can be shifted to different positions to conform to the wood  profile, and be better able to use  the 15 cutters that were provided.. Edwin walker is also known for his patented ice cream scoop, and for holding the patent on one of the most well designed and popular corkscrews.

Good + . . . . .$1295.00        SOLD

Siegley Patent
Combination Planes

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Siegley # 2 Combination Plane w / 18 Cutters in Original Box  Jacob Siegley was based in PA. He made both bench planes and combination planes like this. His combination planes were a work in progress and one will rarely find 2 that are exactly alike. He made many subtle and significant changes to the design trying to get it just right.

Nice overall condition. Some nickel losses and minor spots of rust that will clean. Most of the cutters are full length. This is an earlier version w/ unslotted cutters. The japanning is original and nearly complete. Nice condition.

Good +. . . . .250.00    SOLD!!

Siegley #2 Combination Plane  Siegley made a number of different versions of this plow plane. This one has a screw adjuster for the cutters and is one of the later models. The box of cutters is missing at least one, and there are 18 or so remaining including the harder to find beading cutters. There is one screw missing on the outside fence. It otherwise looks good, and ready to go. Nice!!

Good +  . . . . . $175.00       SOLD!!

Siegley # 2 Combination Plane w/ 15 Cutters  Jacob Siegley was a plane maker, based in PA. He made both bench planes and combination planes like this. His combination planes were a work in progress and one will rarely find 2 that are exactly alike. He made many subtle and significant changes to the design trying to get it just right.

Nice overall condition. Minor spots of rust that will clean. Most of the cutters are full length. This is an earlier version w/ unslotted cutters. The japanning is original and nearly complete. This example is in very nice condition.

Good +. . . . .$275.00        SOLD!!

Siegley Combination Plane w / Cutters  Jacob Siegley was based in PA. He made both bench planes and combination planes like this. His combination planes were a work in progress and one will rarely find 2 that are exactly alike. He made many subtle and significant changes to the design trying to get it just right.

Nice overall condition. I am not the final word on where this model fits into the scheme of things age wise. The cutter box is marked 1889. Most of the cutters are full length. It is an earlier version w/ unslotted cutters. The japanning is original and nearly complete. Nice condition.

Good +. . . . .$275.00     SOLD!!

Siegley Type 8 Combination Plane w/ Boxed Cutters Very nice. 17 good cutters. Super original condition. This plane has an unusual 2 piece fence with a micro adjust feature that only came on the type 8 dating from 1905 according to the type study I saw. This plane was sold by Union Tool after they bought the rights.

Fine . . . . . $395.00             SOLD!!

Sears Craftsman No. 3728 Sargent 1080 Combination Plane   Great condition in original pasteboard box. Plane looks to have seen little to no use. Light rust on some plane parts that will clean, and on the cutters. A nice example overall.

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

Fulton / Sargent 1080 Combination Plane   Sargent made this for Sears who at the time was offering a line of woodworking planes under the name of Fulton. I believe this was before they introduced the Craftsman line of tools. Great condition. Plane looks to have seen little to no use. Light rust on some of the over 20 cutters. Short rods present. A nice example overall.

Good + . . . . . $150.00     SOLD!!

Pattern Makers Plane This is a nice set. The plane itself has the early look of an English Spiers, Norris or Mathieson style plane. Most of the 11 cutters are marked Buck Brothers. A couple have been replaced. The 11 bottoms lock on in the rear on a dovetail as can be seen, and through the front handle in front. A nice example.

Good + . . . . .$195.00        SOLD

Metallic Plane Co. Plow Plane   The maker stamp is on the skate. The overall condition is nice. One of the rods is a replacement that is barely screwed in as it is the wrong thread pitch. The threads have not been buggered.

Good + . . . . . $375.00        SOLD!!

Worrall Patent Multiform Molding Plane  This is a slightly later example of one of the different Worrall Patent Multiform Molding Planes that can be found. It is not marked with the Charlestown location as the one offered just above is.

What we have here is ONE Rosewood body, and ONE sole, which is a bead.The bottom portion is locked to the body by means of tightening the 2 thumbscrews seen. Different, early and nice!!

Good . . . . . . . $175.00      SOLD!!

Worrall Patent Multiform Molding Plane  This is one of the earliest examples of the different style Worrall Patent Multiform Molding Planes that can be found. Tomas Worrall entered the tool & plane making market in the 1850's. He is said to have been the first maker of transitional planes because of the style of some of his planes. He was first granted a patent for this basic idea, a plane w/ interchangeable profiles and removable handle on August 29 1854 and these planes are marked with that info on the nose. His earliest planes are also marked with the factory location of Charlestown Mass as this one is.

What we have here is ONE Rosewood body, and ONE sole, which is a bead. The bottom bead is made of Beech. The bottom portion has two machined slots cut into it, and is locked to the body by means of tightening the 2 thumbscrews seen. The upper rosewood body has some tight age cracks but nothing serious and they are stable.There is one short piece of boxing missing from the tail of the bottom. Different, early and nice!!

Good + . . . . . . . $195.00      SOLD!!

1854 Worrall Patent Multiform Molding Plane  Thomas Worrall emigrated from England to the USA in 1853. He was first a Pastor in NJ. He moved to Mass and entered the tool making business in about 1855. Roger Smiths book on Patented American Planes gives a long and detailed history of his endeavors and discusses the several different patents that were granted to him. Smith states that the company ceased operations in 1858 meaning that the company was in business for just a few short years.

Thomas Worrall was granted his first patent on August 29 1854 and that is the patent info found on most of his planes, even if they used his later patented improvements. Worrall also sold the rights to use his ideas to other plane making companies. That is what we have here with the large molder body being marked Copeland in addition to Worrall's patent info. The maple handle is removable and fits the large plane body shown nicely. The tail of it is marked 1 1/4 & 2 1/2. Wide and complex profile molders are not commonly found.

The two beads are marked 1/2 & 3/4 on the tail with no other info on them. The 3/4 bead is missing a piece of boxing. The two beads are basically being included for free. The handle does not fit properly or is a very tight fit on them and probably not original to the bead bodies. The lions share of value is being assigned to the handle and extra wide and nice Copeland body. Different, early and nice!! 

Good + . . . . . . . $250.00 / Lot           SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey
Victor & Defiance Planes

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Leonard Bailey # 8 Size Vertical Post Jointer Plane  Here is a very nice example of the largest size vertical post plane Leonard Bailey produced before he sold out to, and began working for Stanley. It is a 23 inch long # 8 size vertical post jointer plane. It is the nicest of the batch. It has never been fiddled with or needed it. All original.

The wood on this one is super nice and proper. The proper long cutter is marked Moulson. The lever cap on this plane is correct with no spring. The plane body is nice, and rust or pit free. The one apology is the previous owner pin pricked his initials in the side rail as shown.  The nut is marked properly, and the knurling is very nice. A rare and desirable plane!!

Fine . . . . . $2295.00     SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey No. 8 "Victor" Jointer Plane This is a nice "Victor" jointer plane Leonard Bailey produced after he had left Stanley's employ. It dates from approx. 1875 - 1888.

There is some light pitting on the sole. There is no structural damage save missing japanning. The cutter is OK, and the adjuster works. The throat area is nice. No damage where the cap slides in. A nice example of a hard to find plane. Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $595.00            SOLD!!

Bailey Tool Co. # 9 Defiance Battle Axe Logo Compass Plane   Proper long cutter with Battle axe logo. Cap looks to have a repair that is well done, and may be factory. Smiths books give a detailed account of the relationship between Seldon and Leonard Bailey, and the planes produced in Woonsocket RI during the period after Leonard had left Stanley for a period.

Good +   . . . . . $195.00     SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey No. 5 "Victor" Smooth Plane The overall condition of this Victor No.5 plane is good noting there is little japanning left. Good short cutter. Good cap. Later improved loop style adjuster works properly. No structural damage or issues.  New pics show it with a longer early Stanley cutter in it. Nice enough!!

Good . . . . . $225.00         SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey No. 4 "Victor" Smooth Plane (PARTS) This 4 size Victor has some issues and is being sold as parts. The front knob is missing. The frog with adjuster is broken off. There is a hairline crack line on one side of the body where the cap slides in. It is a tight crack about 1/4" or so long. It can be ignored or missed it is so small.

Priced individually as parts. Good long cutter. $60.00 - Cap. $60.00 - Handle is OK. $60.00 - Body is acceptable. $50.00. As it sits, the total then is $230.00, but as a lot just $150.00. I will part it out if asked through my webpage.

PARTS. . . . . $150.00 / Lot       SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey #6 1/2 Victor Fore Plane   This early Bailey Victor plane is in Good + condition.Victor planes were produced from 1875 thru 1888 during the period after Leonard Bailey had left Stanley's employ and before he went back to work for them. This nice looking plane has not been fiddled with or over cleaned. There is no rust or pitting on the body and sole. The throat is good. No cracks, chips or other damage. The adjuster works properly. Typical losses to the nickel plating.  A nice example that will be the highlight of any patented plane or antique tool collection.

Good + . . . . . $475.00     SOLD!!

Bailey Tool Co. Defiance B Block Plane  Proper long cutter with Battle Axe logo and Defiance name. Body casting has no damage. Throat area good. Cap is good with no issues. Front knob original. Made only from 1872 - 1879 and offered by both Bailey Tool co. and Stanley according to John Walters. More info to be found in Roger Smiths books.

Good   . . . . . $395.00          SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey # 7 Victor Jointer Plane   This early Bailey Victor # 7 size plane is in very nice original condition.Leonard Bailey's "Victor" line planes were produced from 1875 thru 1888 after Leonard Bailey had left Stanley's employ and before he went back to work for them. It was a great design and well received in the marketplace.  Roger Smiths books on patented planes covers the history in great detail, and is worth the read.

This nice looking plane has not been fiddled with or over cleaned. There is no rust or pitting on the body and sole. The throat is good. No cracks, chips or other damage. The adjuster works properly. The cutter is proper and near full length. There is approx. 90% of the original black japanning.   A very nice example that will be the highlight of any patented plane or antique tool collection.

Fine . . . . . $495.00       SOLD!!

No. 1 Victor Block Plane by Leonard Bailey & Co.  Nice condition. Good Cutter, adjuster works, no pitting. Owner did stamp his name on the side  Leonard Bailey produced the Victor line of planes when he ventured out on his own after leaving Stanley's employ. It was a relatively short lived endeavor as he went back to them. See above for details and history of this line of planes.

Good + . . . . . $375.00   SOLD!!

Eclipse #2 Size Smooth Plane  There seems to be some confusion in the tool world as to the origin, maker, and retailer of this #2 size smooth plane. John Walters calls it the #1202 Defiance. There seems to some that believe they were offered by Montgomery Wards, and that Stanley made them. Roger Smith pictures one and identifies it as a Stanley. What say you?  A nice condition and a hard to find small # 2 size smooth plane.

Good + . . . . . $125.00     SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey # 6 Size Vertical Post Fore Plane  Here is another example of Leonard Bailey's early work before he sold out to and began working for Stanley. It is a 18 inch long # 6 size vertical post fore plane. It is the nicest of the batch

The wood on this one is nice and looks proper. The proper cutter is marked Moulson. The lever cap on this plane appears to be correct. The plane body is nice, and rust or pit free. The nut is marked properly, but the knurling is different and less rounded than on the others. All in all a very nice example. Another rare and desirable plane!!

Good + . . . . . $995.00     SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey # 5 Size Vertical Post Jack Plane  Here is another example of Leonard Bailey's early work before he began working for Stanley. It is a 12 inch long vertical post jack plane.

If Roger Smiths descriptions and information about known examples are right this plane also has some mixed / matched parts. The proper cutter is marked Moulson but is very short. The solid lever cap on this plane appears to be from an early, but later than proper plane as well. The handle looks good, but the horn looks to be shortened a bit from the norm. It may be a later replacement. The plane body is nice, and rust or pit free. Another rare and desirable plane!!

Good + . . . . . $495.00     SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey & Co  # 0 1/2 Victor Block Plane   The Victor 0 series of block planes had flared sides. The 0 1/2 was the same w/ an adjuster. The 00 had nickel trim as did the 000.

The #1 & #2 planes had flat sides, adjustable throats and the cutter adjustment. The sides were excelsior style. These could be had in different finishes as the 1 3/4 or the 2 3/4. The bodies are drilled to accept a  rear handle which would change it to a 1 1/4 w/ rear handle or 1 1/2 with handle and nickel trim. The same with the 7" #2 becoming a 2 1/4 or 2 1/2. Walters dates all of them as 1875 thru 1888.  If you find that confusing, it is, and you need a copy of Walters book and some reprints of old catalogs to sort it all out. 

This example is an 0 1/2 if I am not mistaken and all correct and nice. The cutter has lots of life left and the adjuster performs as it should. These are getting difficult to find.

Good   . . . . . $295.00   SOLD!!

Seldon Bailey / Bailey Tool Co # 3 Size Defiance Smooth Plane   This line of planes was offered for about 10 years back in the 1870's. Although Seldon and Leonard Bailey were not directly related there was a connection, and for a period of time when Leonard was in contract disputes with Stanley he was connected with Seldon in Woonsocket Rhode Island when this and the Victor line of planes were being produced.. The #3 size is the smallest size they made. Over the years there were a few changes made  in the cap design, and the blade adjuster. Many of these planes are found damaged, but this one is all OK. The tabs on the cap are good, and the body is not cracked or damaged in the area they work.. The adjuster is also good. The top of the rear handle has been carefully repaired.

It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find historically significant collectible plane. Recommended!!

Good +  . . . . . $375.00      SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey's Victor # 3 Smooth Plane   The tag on the side of this one indicates I first sold it to the collector 20 some years ago.  The overall condition is very nice noting that it appears the black finish or japanning has been enhanced with paint added to the adjuster in places I do not think is proper. It looks all original, just repainted.  Other than that, this plane is all right, and nice.

It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find historically significant plane from the period when Leonard Bailey struck out on his own and developed this line of planes to compete with Stanley's line. Recommended!!

Good +  . . . . . $450.00       SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey No. 4 "Victor" Smooth Plane   The overall condition of this Victor No.4 plane is good noting there is little japanning left. Good long cutter. Good cap. Adjuster works properly. No structural damage or issues. Nice enough!!

Good . . . . . $245.00         SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey Victor # 3 Smooth Plane  This Bailey Victor # 3 size smooth plane is in nice original condition noting the cutter is not proper. Leonard Bailey's "Victor" line planes were produced from 1875 thru 1888 after Leonard Bailey had left Stanley's employ and before he went back to work for them. The Victor line of planes was a great design and well received in the marketplace. Roger Smiths books on patented planes covers the history in great detail, and is worth the read.

This plane has not been fiddled with or over cleaned. There is little rust or pitting on the body and sole. The throat is good. No cracks, chips or other damage. The adjuster works properly. The cutter is later and with the center slot makes the adjuster inoperable. There is approx. 80% of the original black japanning.

Good + . . . . . $395.00          SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey # 3 Size Victor Smooth Plane   This plane is all right, and nice. The owner stamped his initials into the side rail. No rust or pitting. Nice long cutter. Adjuster works fine.  Nice!!

It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find historically significant plane from the period when Leonard Bailey struck out on his own and developed this line of planes to compete with Stanley's line. Recommended!!

Good +  . . . . . $495.00     SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey Patented 1858 Smooth Plane   This is a rare and historically significant  patented plane by Leonard Bailey. It is in excellent original condition. The patent was granted on August 31 1858 and concerns the lever cap and the means to hold a cutter in place in a plane. This is one of the first plane related patents Leonard Bailey was granted. Leonard Bailey designed and produced this plane before licensing the basic idea to and beginning to work for Stanley Rule & Level Co. This basic design for lever caps later became the standard means of holding a cutter in place that was used by many makers in later metal bodied planes.

Both the nose of the plane, and the lever cap are marked with the Bailey 1858 Patent info. The patent # is 21.311 and can easily be viewed online.

The condition is very nice. The body is full height and the throat is good. The stamp on the nose is clear and strong. The incised patent info on the lever cap is nice as well. It has a proper, nice long Molson cutter in it. These unusual planes do not turn up very often. Opportunity!!  Highly recommended!!

Fine . . . . . $1295.00      SOLD!!

Victor #12 1/2 Adjustable Block Plane   This clean little example of one of Leonard Bailey's Victor Line Block Planes has a trace of nickel on the sides making it a 12 1/2 rather than a #12. What is here is a clean little plane with no damage to speak of, and just a trace of texture form ever so light pitting on the sides and sole.  The adjuster is nice, operational, and the cutter is in the second hole, and has 3 more to go. Hard to find and becoming ever harder.

Good . . . . . . . . $375.00       SOLD

Victor #12 Adjustable Block Plane   This is a very clean little example of Leonard Bailey's  #12 Victor Block Plane. The adjuster is nice, operational, and the cutter is in the first hole. It looks to have never seen much use.

Fine . . . . . . $495.00      SOLD

Leonard Bailey & Co  # 12 Victor Pocket Block Plane   This Victor #12 is a very nice plane. There is no damage, rust or pitting, and a lot of the original japanning remains.The cutter is in the first hole so it has not been used or sharpened much.  The adjuster works properly.   These are getting difficult to find.

Fine   . . . . . $595.00      SOLD!

Leonard Bailey # 12 "Victor" Pocket Block Plane   Lots of original japanning. Good long cutter. No damage and very nice!!

Fine . . . . . $395.00         SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey "Little Victor" Block Plane   There is little finish left on this example. After that it is OK.  These came in several different configurations with each having a different number. I believe this would be a 51 or 52.

Good  . . . . . $ 145.00     SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey "Little Victor" # 51 Block Plane   Super condition. 80% of the original japanning. No rust or pitting on sole.Nice long cutter.

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

Leonard Bailey / Victor # 20 Compass Plane  This Leonard Bailey / victor #20 Compass plane dates from the period of time when Leonard Bailey was off on his own after having sold his patents and ideas to Stanley, left their employ and struck out on his own.

The condition is very nice and original. The front and rear handles / caps are original and not reproductions. They are oftentimes missing and it is a rare occurrence to find them present.  After Stanly bought out Bailey's patents a second time this plane evolved to the popular Stanley version of the Victor #20 compass plane. I have several of them listed on the appropriate page if that is what you are looking for. This one is in collector condition and deserves a spot high up on the shelf.

Fine . . . . $550.00        SOLD!

Leonard Bailey's Victor # 00 Block Plane    The numbering of Victor planes can be confusing. The collector has this one identified as a 00 which would mean it has flared sides, is 7" long, has a 1 3/4" cutter and nickel trim. The cap and cap knob are nonmagnetic, and I assume recasts in brass. The adjuster is nice, as is the cutter. The body is nice and not damaged or cracked. A nice looking plane.
     
It is ready to display as an example of a hard to find Bailey Victor block plane.

Good   . . . . . $175.00       SOLD!

Leonard Bailey's Little Victor #51 Block Plane   This clean little example of one of Leonard Bailey's Victor Block Plane is designated the #51. They were a plane Leonard Bailey produced after he had left the employ of Stanley and were sold for .50.   Hard to find and becoming ever harder.

Good . . . . . . . $225.00         SOLD

Victor #0 1/2 Block Plane   This example is about as nice as one could hope for. Lots of finish, no rust or pitting, the cutter is long and nice, the adjuster works great. Planes from this line are becoming ever more difficult to find, and this is a good one. Buy it, you will not be sorry!

Good . . . . . . . $175.00        SOLD

Leonard Bailey "Victor" No. 1 Block Plane   Very Nice!! Lots of original japanning. Good long cutter. Good Adjuster. Adjustable throat. No damage!!

Leonard Bailey produced the Victor line of planes after he broke off from Stanley and went out on his own and introduced the popular Victor line of planes and tools. This occurred in the 1880s. He later went back to Stanley. Roger Smith lays out the story in full in his PTAMPIA books. It is a good read.

Fine . . . . . $395.00          SOLD!!

Victor #8 1/2 Jointer Plane   This Victor 8 1/2 jointer retains most of it original japanning and large amounts of the original nickel plating on the handle and knob. There is no damage to the weak points at the sides, and the adjuster works just fine.

Leonard Bailey produced this line of planes during one of his separations from Stanley. They were well received and highly regarded. Stanley did not like the competition and sued him over their production. Who won is up for debate, but in the end Leonard went back to Stanley and the Victor line was discontinued after about a 10 year production time.

Good . . . . . . . . $695.00       SOLD

Victor #8 1/2 Jointer Plane   This Victor 8 1/2 jointer retains most of it original japanning and large amounts of the original nickel plating on the handle and knob. There is no damage to the weak points at the sides, and the adjuster works just fine.

Leonard Bailey produced this line of planes during one of his separations from Stanley. They were well received and highly regarded. Stanley did not like the competition and sued him over their production. Who won is up for debate, but in the end Leonard went back to Stanley and the Victor line was discontinued after about a 10 year production time.

Good . . . . . . . . $675.00         SOLD

Leonard Bailey's  # 0 1/2 Victor Block Plane   The 0 1/2 block plane is 7" long and has a 1 3/4" wide cutter. The  # 0 1/2 Victor Block Planes distinctive features are that it has the blade adjuster, a  nonadjustable throat and flared sides. Other Victor planes with the 0 thru 000 designation differ in having, or not having, a cutter adjustment, and the finish being japanned or nickeled

This is a nice looking example. The japanning appears to have been redone. Oftentimes the adjusters are stripped or non functioning for one reason or another. This ones is OK. The cutter is proper and marked although short and hard to read.

Good   . . . . . $275.00         SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey's  # 0 1/2 Victor Block Plane The 0 1/2 block plane is 7" long and has a 1 3/4" wide cutter. The # 0 1/2 Victor Block Planes distinctive features are that it has the blade adjuster, a nonadjustable throat and the flared sides. Other Victor planes with the 0 thru 000 designation differ in having, or not having, a cutter adjustment, and the finish being japanned or nickeled

This is a nice looking example. The japanning is original. The adjusters is functioning and the cutter pretty long. Note that this is an earlier screw tightened cap as opposed to the cam lever style.

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

Victor #7 Jointer Plane   The #7 size Victor is a couple inches shorter than the #8. The finish is all black as opposed to the #8 above that is trimmed in nickel. This is proper and the more typical finish. It has the earlier screw cap. The adjuster works OK. The throat is OK. A pretty nice example of a hard to find plane.
 

Good . . . . . . . . $495.00           SOLD

Patented Victor # 1 1/4 Block Plane by Leonard Bailey  This style of block plane is not all that rare, but to have one with the auxiliary tail is rather uncommon. This plane is known as a Victor # 1 1/4, and was produced by Leonard Bailey during the late 1800's after he had left the employ of Stanley Rule and Level and had once again started his own company producing the Victor line of planes and other tools under a new company name. The history of this famous and prolific inventor of planes and other tools is long and colorful, as are some of the other stories about the men who were involved in the tool making industry during this period.  The condition of this example is superb and I wish I had learned about such things 15 years earlier than I did when the chances of finding such pieces were far better. The odds of such a plane showing up today at any venue other than a high quality tool auction are somewhere between slim, nil and none, but if by chance you have something similar and are wanting to sell it please contact me

Good . . . . . . . . $2495.00         SOLD

Bailey's #5 Victor Jack Plane Here is another 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 Rule and Level Co. and was again out on his own producing a superior line of metal bodied woodworking planes and related tools. At one point he was working out of  location producing these planes in RI, that bears his same last name but actually was run by a different fellow Seldon Bailey.

This example has some areas of paint loss and is dirty, but it is basically damage free and will clean to be very nice.  There is some light pitting on the cutter and chip breaker, but little if any on the body. The adjuster works as it should, the throat is nice, as are the proper metal handle and knob. A few years ago these Victor planes seemed as though they were plentiful at shows and tool meetings but the supply has now pretty much dried up and you rarely see or are offered any of these planes any more at tool shows or even on the internet. A good example for the collector or the investment minded as they are just going to get even harder to find and even more sought after and desirable as time goes by. Recommended!

Good . . . . . . . . $395.00       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.

Good . . . . . . . . $695.00     

Leonard Bailey's #3 Size Victor Smooth Plane  Here is a rare and desirable plane from Leonard Bailey's famous Victor line of planes. It is an early version with the loop adjuster that works off the cap screw instead of the pin type adjuster. . As nice as one could hope for.

Good . . . . . . . . $675.00       SOLD

Defiance #3 Smooth Plane   The Bailey Tool Co. series of planes known by the name Defiance were designed and produced for a very short period of time during the last quarter of the 19th century. Once considered relatively common and often bringing less than far more recent an plentiful Stanley models, planes from this series and era have now become very difficult to find. Later when all the dust settles, and when values stabilize and the real rarity or scarceness  is better understood these planes and those from the Victor line, as well as many other unusual or obsure patented planes will be the ones to further escalate and climb in value and finally attain their proper levels. Bottom line is that they are rare, significant, and  undervalued in today's market. This example is in overall very nice and retains much of its original japanning. There is no rust orll functions and is not loose. The beaded front knob has a tight crack that is hardly noticeable, and the handle is nice. The fragile a weak point on these planes. It still functions and is not loose. The beaded front knob has a tight crack that is hardly noticeable, and the handle is nice. The fragile adjustment mechanism works as it should. The cutter is long, nice, and properly marked. Overall a very nice example of a difficult to find plane.

Good . . . . . . . . $475.00        SOLD

Bailey Tool Co. Defiance E Block Plane   The Bailey Tool Co of Woonsocket RI has only a small connection to Leonard Bailey, and it is believed he had little to do with the Defiance line of planes that this firm produced. Leonard Bailey at one point did work out of the same Company when he was producing his Victor line of planes, but the patents and design features of the Defiance line of planes were produced by a different group of individuals. These planes connection to Stanley relate to the fact that at one point they were offered in Stanley's catalogs. This series of planes had some design flaws and weak casting areas, and are often found damaged. This one is not. The lever cap is nice, and the ears to hold it in place are undamaged. The blade adjuster is working properly. The cutter is very faintly marked. The japanning is approx 80%. The sides and sole look great with no problems other than the flea bite nick in the throat as can be seen in the picture. Tough to find.

Good . . . . . . . . $395.00      SOLD

Leonard Bailey's Patented 1855 #3 Size Split Frame Plane One of the first and certainly the most important series of patents ever granted for a metallic woodworking plane were those issued to Leonard Bailey for this model plane, most commonly referred to as the "split frame", and his other scraper plane that he was making during this early period in the 1850's. Bailey only produced these unusual planes for a few short years and it is not known exactly how many of them were actually produced. It is in absolutely fantastic condition, and second to none in quality, workmanship and finish. It came out of a basement with a 1950's Sargent Hercules plane in green, and the lady who had it could not see the difference between the two.

SOLD

Leonard Bailey's 2nd Patent for Blade Adjuster Here is an extremely rare plane that utilizes Leonard Bailey's second patent from June 22nd 1859 for an adjustable cutter. This razee style jointer is 28" long and just under 3 1/8" wide. It is marked J. Kellogg  Amherst Ma. on the nose, and the owner T. D. Thomas stamped his name into the tail. This is only the second example of one of these planes that I have ever seen other than the one pictured in Roger Smiths book PTAMPIA. He states that others are known, but few have made it the trading tables or auction block since I have been paying attention. This example is in  nice condition noting a nice early repair to the tote tip, and some minor age cracks in the sole. The lever cap is solid and has a rounded lever spring. The cutter is marked Moulson Bros Cast Steel and measures just over 8" long. Bailey's adjustment piece is neatly and securely pinned to the cutter. If not for the work of Roger Smith and other researchers like him, this plane would be considered a mere curiosity as it has no patent information or other identifying marks to be found anywhere on it, but it is a documented patent, and Roger tells the story behind them not being marked. The beginning of the end for wood bodied planes, and an important and rare step in the evolution or creationism of  metallic planes. When and where are you going to see the next one??

Rare . . . . . . . . $1295.00      SOLD

Leonard Bailey's #7 Size 3 Screw Frog Plane  This is a rare plane that is not seen very often as they were only manufactured or produced by Leonard Bailey in Boston for a couple years in the mid to late 1860's before he went into partnership with Stanley. It has sometimes been called the missing link between Bailey's split frame models and vertical posts and the first Type 1 metal bodied planes that Stanley produced using Bailey's patents after he sold out to Stanley in 1869. The distinguishing feature is that the rear of the frog that was cast to receive a third screw to help hold  the frog in place. It was a short lived idea that was eliminated by the time he sold out to Stanley. If they were not so rare this would be a great plane to walk up on at a reasonable price as they look fairly common and much like a who cares type 4 pre lateral version when first seen. Granted, they do not have the pizzazz or graphic looks of  Bailey's split frame models, but they deserve a place right next to them on the shelf or in the collection documenting the development of the metallic plane. It is only because of the research and effort by people like Roger Smith that we can have an appreciation of just where this rare plane fits into the scheme of things.

Good . . . . . . . . $995.00        SOLD

Leonard Bailey's #7 1/2 Victor Jointer Plane   Here is another example of a cobbled up plane the collector bought to fill a missing hole in the collection. This and the previous example look to be the work of another now dead CA collector who specialized in Victor stuff, and sold the extras and lesser off to fund his collecting. He has since died, and no more of his work / creations will be appearing on the market.

This example has a few good parts. The cutter is very nice, and full length. The front knob is very nice. The rear handle looks ok and has a new coat of  nickel .  The caps inner piece is a remake. The  blade adjuster is cobbled up and hardly functions  The body has been welded on one cheek as pictured. From a distance it looks OK. It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find plane. Displayed where it will not be examined too closely.

Good -  . . . . . $295.00       SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey's #6 1/2 Victor Fore Plane   As with other categories, when the collector got into buying and collecting Victor planes he did so with a relish and reckless abandon. He would appear at tool shows and buy nearly everything or anything that was there in the category that he was currently focused on. He liked some dealers / collectors, and would buy things he should not from them just because. This plane is an example of that attitude and he did not get it from me.    

The nickel has been redone on the rear handle that has a broken tab.  The cap is recast and brass that has been plated.The  blade adjuster is brass and cobbled up. It hardly functions  The front knob cap is recast brass.The body is very nice.The cutter and cap are nice.

It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find plane. Displayed where it will not be examined too closely. .

Good -  . . . . . 175.00      SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey # 3 Size Vertical Post Smooth Plane Leonard Bailey is considered one of the premier designers and was one of the earliest producers of metal bodied planes in America.  Prior to selling his plane making business to, and beginning to work for Stanley in the late 1860s he was designing and producing his own line of planes in Winchester Mass. 

The patent dates stamped on the large brass wheel behind the frog are on this plane from 1855 & 1858. Leonard Bailey's first efforts at bench plane making are known as split frames, and their history and story are told in detail in Roger Smiths works on American patented planes.

His second efforts at bench plane making are known as vertical posts. Bailey moved his plane making business from Winchester to Boston in 1861 and began producing this line of bench planes with an adjustable frog. They were simpler design than the earlier split frames, but still expensive to produce, and given the economic situation of the times, along with the Civil War taking place, sales were slow. These planes were made after 1861, and prior to 1869 when he sold the business to Stanley who changed the frog design on their new line of metal bodied planes shortly after. 

If Roger Smiths descriptions and information about known examples are right this plane has some mixed / matched parts. The cutter is marked Stanley, and should be a Moulson. The solid lever cap appears to be from an early, but later than proper plane as well. The handle looks to have been reworked in the horn area. and may be a complete replacement  The plane body is nice, and rust or pit free. A rare and desirable plane!!

Good  . . . . . $1995.00     SOLD!

Leonard Bailey's Victor #4 1/2 Smooth Plane  The tag on the side of this one indicates I sold it to the collector years ago. I remember it as it was one of the first Victor planes I ever found back in the late 80's. Even then they were pretty hard to find out in the bush. There are traces of nickel left on some of the parts and so it would qualify as a 4 1/2 instead of a #4. There is one minor apology, that being the small hole drilled in the side, probably by the original owner to allow a fence or depth stop to be used. Other than that, this plane is all right, and nice. It is ready for the next collector to display it as an example of a hard to find plane.

Fine  . . . . . . $495.00       SOLD!!

Leonard Bailey's  # 0 Victor Block Plane   The number 0 Victor Block plane was the base model of this style block plane that Leonard Bailey introduced after he left Stanley. It  is the same as the 0 1/2 but has no cutter adjustment. These were first introduced in 1875. The patent  for the adjuster was issued a year later in 1876, but the 0 1/2 w/ an adjuster was not offered until 1883 according to John Walters book / price guide.

This  is a nice condition plane. Note the cap is the earlier screw tightened type as opposed to the cam style that was later as seen on the plane below.  It is ready for the bench or shelf.

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

Bailey Tool Co. D Defiance Block Plane  Looks OK at first glance, but the cap has been repaired, and the plane has been painted. The body and cutter are nice.

Good - . . . . . . . $165.00      SOLD!!

Defiance Type Plane   The collector loved a mystery. The body of this plane looks very similar to the Defiance line of planes produced in RI by Seldon Bailey and the Bailey Tool co. of Woonsocket RI. Leonard Bailey was also involved w/ this outfit when the Defiance and Victor lines of planes were produced there during his time away from Stanley and that story is told in detail in Roger Smiths books PTAMPIA vol. 1 & 2.

While the body is shaped much like a Defiance plane, and the wood has the right shape and age to be from that period, the frog and cutter are totally different from anything seen on known Defiance or Bailey Tool Co planes. The only marking is on the cutter.  The Moulson cutter in it is the cutter preferred by Leonard Bailey to use in his rare split frame planes. He also used them in his rare 3 screw frog planes.  The tag the collector wrote up indicates he was a believer. The small tag on the side rail indicates I sold it to him in the early 90's. I sure do not remember it, or where I got it, but that was when I was into a lot of barns and out of the way places on the east coast. The frog is like a prelateral Stanley product, but the brass wheel is completely different, not marked and the knurling does not look like 19th century. As I said a mystery.  Hard to find and probably one of a kind!!

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

Stanley & Millers Patent
Combination Planes

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Stanley Millers Patent Type 3 # 42 Bronze / Gunmetal Plow Plane   A beautiful early example of one of Stanley's most sought after planes. The type 3 #42 Millers Patent Gunmetal Plow Plane was only made for 1 year in 1874 according to the type study in Walters Stanley Tool price guide. The bronze wrap around fence is very nice. There is no fillister bed, but the one I have on the slightly later 42 listed below will fit. It can be purchased separately. The blade hold down screw has lost it brass collar. It is the proper round head screw and proper 28 TPI thread. Overall good + condition. Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $1250.00       SOLD!!

Stanley Millers Patent #42 Bronze Plow Plane w/ Fillister Bed   The Stanley Millers Patent line of Combination Plow and Fillister planes is one of the most graphic, good looking, and sought after of all manufactured patented woodworking planes. First introduced by Stanley in 1870 this line of planes was offered for less than 30 years before being phased out in favor of the more popular and versatile Stanley #45 / 55 series of combination planes.

This is a #42 Bronze plow plane w/ iron fillister bed and one iron fence. The #41 & 42 came equipped with an iron Fillister Bed as this one has. It is missing its bronze wrap around fence. An iron wrap around fence from a #41 would fit and work. These planes originally came with 9 cutters, but are usually only found with 1 cutter as this one has. The overall condition is OK noting the typical shortened handle horn.  An historically important plane that belongs on the shelf of every serious antique tool / plane collection.

Good   . . . . . . $995.00       SOLD!!

Stanley # 42 Millers Patent Bronze / Gunmetal Plow Plane   This #42 Millers Patent plane is a type 3A dating from 1875. The main observable differences from a type 3 are that the screws for the bronze wrap around  fence are now a one piece un-slotted style. The round head cutter hold down thumbscrew keeps it from being a type 4 . It is a beautiful early example of one of Stanley's most sought after planes. The bronze wrap around fence is very nice. The plane is in overall good + condition. There is a small sliver out of the top of the handle, but the horn is present and it looks pretty good.   Nice!!

#42 . . . . . . Good +  . . . . . $1250.00      SOLD!!

Stanley Millers Patent Bronze / Gunmetal Plow Plane   This ad is for the #42 Millers Patent plane on the right in the picture to the left. It is a type 3A dating from 1875. The main observable difference is that the screws for the bronze wrap around  fence are now a one piece un-slotted style. It is a beautiful early example of one of Stanley's most sought after planes. The bronze wrap around fence is very nice. The second pic on the right shows it with a proper and nice fillister bed. The other pics below show it with and without the fillister. It is being sold separately. The plane is in overall good + condition. There is a small sliver out of the top of the handle, but the horn is present and it look pretty good.   Nice!!

#42 . . . . . . Good +  . . . . . $1250.00         SOLD!!

Stanley Millers Patent #141 Nickel Plated Plow Plane  Stanley introduced the 141 line of Millers Patent planes  after introducing #41 - 44 series were phased out in 1897. The 141 was made up till the end of WWI in 1918. This one has a Sweetheart stamp which would date it right at the end of the production period. The 141 is basically the same as a #41 except that it has a provision for an interchangeable nose piece, and it came with thinner cutters than the earlier 41.

The nickel on the plane and fence is about 90%. The second nose piece is missing which it typical.

Good . . . . .$295.00       SOLD

Stanley Millers Patent #41 Plow Plane w/ Fillister Bed  The Stanley Millers Patent line of Combination Plow and Fillister planes is one of the most graphic, good looking, and sought after of all patented manufactured woodworking planes. First introduced in 1870 this line of planes was offered by Stanley for less than 30 years before being phased out in favor of the more popular and versatile Stanley #45 / 55 series of planes.

This is a #41 iron plow plane w/ fillister bed. It is proper the way it is shown with both a straight and iron wrap around fence. The fences are missing 3 out of 4 screws.  The #41 came equipped with a Fillister Bed, and iron wrap around fence. The #43 is the same basic plane without a provision for these. These planes originally came with 9 cutters, but are usually only found with 1 cutter as this one has. The condition is very nice with no pitting or rust. This is a nice example of this very beautiful and highly desirable and collectible plane. A winner that belongs on the top shelf of every serious tool collection.

Good +  . . . . . . $895.00        SOLD!!

Stanley #41 Type 3 Combination Plow PlaneThis Stanley #41 is in very nice condition. It is a very early model and has original split screws that are nice as well. There has been one professional repair done to the tip of the tote. There is some very light pitting on various parts but overall this is a super example of a very nice plane that includes the fillister bed and 8 cutters.

Good . . . . . $795.00      SOLD

Stanley #141 SW Era Nickel Plated Millers Patent Plow Plane  Here is a pretty nice example of this increasingly popular and difficult to find plane. The handle is nice, and the finish on the body approaches 90% or more. The wood is good and the SW logo on the skate is clear and strong. The skate is not pitted. Included is the outside fence. It is missing the second bullnose front, and there is no Fillister bed. There are two different depth stops, one being the heavy cast one up front and the rear one is the steel version. The slitter is present. There are no cutters. A great piece to add to the collection.

Good . . . . .$395.00       SOLD

Stanley #42 Millers Patent Gunmetal Plow Plane w/ Fillister & Cutters    This is a very nice example of the Stanley Millers Patent #42 gunmetal plow plane. It is complete with its w/ fillister bed and proper screws, proper gunmetal wrap around fence, outer iron fence, and 9 nice cutters in their box as shown in the pics. The condition is very nice with the plane showing minimal amounts of wear. The handle horn has not been shortened. There is no rust or pitting and the Stanley stamp on the skate is very nice. The Millers Patent stamp on the handle is clear as well and as can be seen there are just some scratches and one small chip on it. A must have for any advanced Stanley collection!!

Fine . . . . . .    SOLD!!

Stanley Millers Patent #41 Plow Plane w/ Fillister Bed   Stanley's Millers Patent line of Combination Plow and Fillister planes is one of the most graphic, good looking, and sought after of all patented manufactured woodworking planes. First introduced in 1870 this line of planes was offered by Stanley for less than 30 years before being phased out in favor of the more popular and versatile Stanley #45 / 55 series of planes.

This is a  very nice #41 iron plow plane w/ fillister bed and both a straight and iron wrap around fence.These planes originally came with 9 cutters and this one is missing a couple with just 7. The condition is very nice with no pitting or rust. The horn on the handle is good. One screw holding the fillister bed is a replacement.

Good +  . . . . . .     SOLD!

Stanley Millers Patent #43 Plow Plane  The #43 is the same as the 41 without a provision for a fillister fence and so there are no slots for one in the skate. The #44 is like a 42, but again has no provision for a fillister bed. This is a very nice iron  #43. The white residue on the handle is from the collectors tag, and will come off with lighter fluid or the like with no effect.  The condition is very nice with no pitting or rust. The horn on the handle is good. It come with the 3 cutters shown. All in all a nice example of a hard to find plane.

Good +  . . . . . .$425.00         SOLD!

Stanley #42 Millers Patent Gunmetal / Bronze Plow Plane w/ Fillister Bed & Wrap Around Fence This is a super nice condition example of one of Stanley's most famous planes. The Stanley Millers Patent line of  Combination Plow and Fillister planes is one of the most graphic, good looking, and sought after of all patented manufactured woodworking planes. First introduced in 1870 this line of planes was offered by Stanley for less than 30 years before being phased out in favor of the more popular and versatile Stanley #45 / 55 series of planes.

This is a #42 gunmetal plow plane is complete with its w/ fillister bed, wrap around bronze fence and cutters in their proper box. The condition is very nice with no pitting or rust. The Miller's Patent info is clearly visible on the nice Rosewood handle. This is a nice example of this very beautiful and highly desirable and collectible plane. A winner that belongs on the top shelf of every serious tool collection.    

Good +  . . . . . . SOLD!

Stanley #141 Millers Patent Bull Nose Plow Plane w/ Fillister Bed   Stanley introduced the 141 line of Millers Patent planes after  the #41 - 44 line was phased out in 1897. The 141 was made up till the end of WWI in 1918. This is basically the same as a #41 except that it has a provision for an interchangeable nose piece, and it came with thinner cutters than the earlier 41.

This #141 iron plow plane w/ fillister bed has seen a lot of use, and has considerable loss to the nickel on the fillister bed. The nickel on the plane itself is about 90%. The fence is japanned. The second nose piece is missing which it typical.There is just the fillister cutter. When do you see them anymore?        

Good   . . . . . . $295.00       SOLD!!

Fales Patent
Combination Planes

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Fales Patent Combination Plane   Amos Fales of Denver, Colorado was granted two patents for his combination plane design beginning in 1882. He had it made by Otis Smith of Rockfall Connecticut who was a gun maker. He is not the Smith of Smith & Wesson fame. Production or more accurately, sales ended in 1917 or so.

This has to be one of the wackiest ideas for a patented plane ever produced. It probably looked good and sounded good on paper, but the finished product was destined for failure. Mr. Fales had obviously never heard of the KISS concept of Keep it Simple Stupid before coming up with this idea. The plane has 2 bottoms and a cutter for almost every possible profile. I read that can equal upwards of 240 or so separate pieces.It is usually found with just the body and one cutter w/ 2 bottoms. This example has at least 200 if not more pieces included.That includes some specialty profiles such as the nosing profile,  v profile,  chamfer, and more in their original boxes. There is also a small box with spurs and nickers. The long rod and post are present. There are also two original sales brochures listing the parts available as well.  What I did not see were bottoms for large size dados or rabbets, if it even had them.I do not see them called off in the literature and perhaps was designed to be used without. It does have 10 or 12 graduated cutters for that type cut. All told it weighs 30 lbs.or so.

An interesting note is the individual parts are not marked or matched to each other or the cutters. Figuring out what three pieces to pick out for a cut is left for the owner / user  to figure out, or devise a plan for prior to each use. I can just imagine how that went by looking in the drawer I keep sockets in. A mess!

Nice, &  Different!!!

Fine  . . . . . . . $2295.00       SOLD!!

Fales Patent Combination Plow Bead & Molding Plane  Amos Fales of Denver, Colorado was granted two patents for his combination plane design beginning in 1882. Fales had his plane made by Otis Smith of Rockfall Connecticut who was a gun maker. Otis Smith is not the Smith of Smith & Wesson fame.

Production or more accurately, sales ended in 1917 or so. The Fales Patent Plane has to be one of the wackiest ideas for a patented woodworking plane ever produced. The idea probably looked good and sounded good on paper, but the finished product was destined for failure. Mr. Fales had obviously never heard of the KISS concept of Keep it Simple Stupid before coming up with this idea. The plane has 2 bottoms and a cutter for almost every possible profile. I read that can equal upwards of 240 or so separate pieces.

This plane is typically found with just the body as it had so many parts to be complete, that they usually became separated along the way. This example is in what I imagine is an owner made box and has approx. 15 of the 3 piece cutter and bottom sets. Roger Smiths PTAMPTIA books have a complete story on the details. There is a near complete example w/ 200 or so pats shown in the archives of my sales archive webpage www.AntiqBuyer.com on this page.

Good  + . . . . . $595.00          SOLD!!

Fales Patent Combination Plow Bead & Molding Plane   Patented in 1882 and 1884. This is just the body and a few cutters w/ bottoms. No rods, fence or additional parts. There is a near complete example shown in the archives of my webpage www.AntiqBuyer.com on this page.  https://www.antiqbuyer.com/All_Archives/TOOLS_ARCHIVE/archive-PATplanes1.htm I sold for over 10 times the money. Moral - condition - condition - condition.

Good  . . . . . $95.00         SOLD!!

 
Davis Patent Planes

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Davis Level & Tool Co. Jointer Plane The Davis Tool and Level Co. were in the plane making business for a relatively short period of time. The earlier designs were slightly different from this one and so this is a later model. They only made bench size planes for a period of about 12 years, and their planes featured a lateral adjustment that Stanley did not introduce on their line for a few more years. Overall this plane is in nice condition but has seen use. It is 22 1/2 inches long. There is about 70% of the original japanning left, and the wood looks good but might not be original. The top of the tote has a repair as well. The screw holding the cap to the cutter is a replacement and the cutter is pitted such that it is very hard to read the mark, which looks to be D. R. Barton in the circle trademark.

The sticker on this plane indicates I sold this to the collector in the early 90's along with a pile of new tools. This fellow started his collecting back in the late 60's but did not start concentrating on woodworking tools and planes until a few years later. He was pretty prolific in his early days, but not real focused until the 80's. I still fondly remember the first day I met him when he walked by with a plane I had sold earlier that day and he told me it was the best and most expensive plane he had ever bought. I had paid $80.00 and sold it for 125.00. He paid nearly 800. I never made that mistake again, and he and I had a great relationship for the next 10-15 years.

Good + . . . . .$595.00       SOLD

Davis Level & Tool Co. Block Plane This Davis Level & Tool Co. Block Plane is in fine original condition noting missing japanning on the sides. The cutter is long and properly marked Davis Level & Tool Co. Springfield. There are no structural issues or heavy pitting or other damage. A very nice example of a hard to find block plane for the collection.

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

Davis Level & Tool Co. Jack Plane Very Nice!!! This unusual Davis Level & Tool Co. Jack Plane is in fine condition. Davis Level & Tool, best known for their line of levels & inclinometers ventured into the plane making business in the mid 1870's and stopped by 1892 according to Roger Smiths book.

This Davis Level & Tool Co. Jack Plane has a beautiful Rosewood handle w/ full horn. It has a proper long Molson cutter in it that is nice. The chip breaker is proper w/ its beveled edges. It has a cutter adjustment feature where the user can change the pitch or angle of the cutter as well as a lateral adjustment. This Davis Level & Tool Co. Jack Plane is a great looking patented plane that does not come up often. Different, Nice & Interesting!!

Fine . . . . . $750.00         SOLD!!

Davis Level & Tool Co. Smooth Plane  This unusual bench plane is in overall nice condition.It has one very small chip at the back of the throat. Davis Level & Tool ventured into the plane making business in the mid 1870's and stopped by 1892 according to Roger Smiths book. This example has a beautiful Rosewood handle w/ full horn. It has a nice long Gladwin Tool Co. cutter in it. The chip breaker looks proper w/ its beveled edges. Examples in Smiths book have either unmarked cutters, or Moulson cutters.A good looking patented plane. Different,  Nice & Interesting!!

Good + . . . . . $600.00     SOLD!!

Chaplin Patented Planes

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Chaplin Patent # 3 Size Smooth Plane  The maker of these planes was Iver Johnson, a gun maker looking for something to do after the Civil War. The seller was Tower & Lyon. The patentee was O. R. Chaplin. There is a website by Peter McBride that covers all the different models and types. It is an interesting read.

This small smooth plane is in nice overall condition noting an issue w/ the front knob and the locking feature for the adjustable movable front. Proper marked good cutter.Nice throat. The nickeled iron handle is nice. All adjustments work. Ready for the collection.

Good  . . . . . $ 195.00         SOLD!!

#6 Chaplin Jack Plane   Complete and nice!!!  This jack plane is roughly the size of a Stanley 5 1/4 Junior Jack. It is very unusual size that is not typically seen. The cutter is unmarked, but looks right. The rest is nice.

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

Chaplin Transitional Smooth PlaneSold by Tower & Lyon. Used but not abused. It is 8" long and one of the smaller sizes made. Complete and nice!!

Good . . . . . . . $50.00     SOLD!!

Chaplin # 233 Smooth Plane w/ Adjustable Nose   The base of the hard Rubber handle is broken off and it has a Stanley cutter in it. The rest is pretty nice. Chaplin planes with a moveable front piece to adjust the throat are very hard to find. If not for the handle apology the price would be far higher. Interesting and nice.

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

Chaplin Improved Patent Block Plane    The name and several patent dates are stamped into the side.The tags will come off easily. They indicate it was added to the collection in 1991 and came from the once great Roseville CA Flea Market named Denio's which is now an ocean of garbage. Interesting.

Good  . . . . . . $35.00       SOLD!!

Chaplin No. 1205 Smooth Plane This is a c. 1902 - 1914 "improved model of a Chaplin smooth plane. It is marked 1205 behind the front knob. It is a very nice example with no damage or apologies. The hard rubber handle is good. The knob is good. The cutter is proper and OK. Lots of information on the maker and his varied planes is available online.

Fine . . . . . $125.00     SOLD!!

Chaplin Patent #1203 Corrugated Bottom Improved Smooth Plane  The maker of these was Iver Johnson a gun maker looking for something to do after the Civil War. The seller was Tower & Lyon. This small smooth plane is in nice condition. 90% of the original jappaning or better is present. Proper marked good cutter.Nice throat. Hard Rubber handle is nice. All adjustments work. No apologies or issues. Ready for the collection.

Fine  . . . . . $ 150.00     SOLD!!

# 3 Size Chaplin Smooth Plane  This is nice! The rubber handle is nice, the cutter is nice, there is no rust or pitting to speak of. Different and Nice!!

Fine  . . . . . .$195.00     SOLD!!

Chaplin 1207 Improved Jack Plane   Near full length cutter. Rubber handle is good. Corrugated bottom. A pretty nice example.

Good . . . . . $50.00        SOLD!!

 
Steers Patent Planes

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William Steers 1880 Patent Model Bench Plane Wm. Steers, of Quebec Canada was granted the patent for this woodworking bench plane on May 11th 1880. The patent # is 227452 and it is viewable using a Google Search. It was the first patent he obtained related to woodworking planes.

The condition of this patent model is superb. It is constructed almost entirely of wood. The main focus of the patent is for the cutter adjustment feature and changing the angle of the cutter for different types of wood.

Roger Smith has a lot of information on Steers and his patents in both Vol. 1 & 11 of the PTAMPIA books on patented American planes. At the time of the publication of Smiths first book there were no known examples of planes using this patents design. There is an example utilizing the idea pictured in Vol. 11. Smith suggest this plane was made in Canada for just a short period. I have never seen or heard of another example.

At some point Steers moved to Vermont and worked with the Brattleboro Tool Co. where his later planes were produced. Steers is much better known for planes utilizing his later patents and designs including the use of Rosewood strips dovetailed into the sole of metal bodied planes. Opportunity!!

Fine . . . . . $     SOLD!!

Steers Patent # 306 Fore Plane w/ Rosewood Sole This is about the nicest example of one of these unusual planes I have ever had. Typically the inlaid rosewood strips in the sole are all torn up and have missing portions. Not so here, the inlaid Rosewood strips are near perfect. The Rosewood tote and front knob are solid and nice as well.

It is a later model that used a Stanley type frog. It has the proper marked Jennings cutter in it. These were only offered for approx. 5 years in the 1890s. Clean and Nice.

Fine . . . . . $400.00         SOLD!!

Steer's Patent #306 Fore Plane   This unusual patented plane is in Good condition noting the missing handle horn.   There is also a chip in one of the rosewood sole strips. It is one of his earlier pieces as his later examples had Stanley like frogs. The cutter is stamped with the Steer name, number 306, and the patent date, but parts are light.  All in all a nice example that will a nice addition to any patented plane or antique tool collection.

Good  . . . . . $185.00     SOLD!!

Steers Patent No. 307 Jointer Plane  This is a 1st model earlier version given the style of the blade adjuster. The patent for the design was granted in 1883 and the cutter is marked with that info. Later models utilized a frog similar to Stanley designs. The handle horn is missing. This plane is in otherwise pretty nice condition. The rosewood sole strips are pretty nice noting some chipping. Marked proper long cutter. A hard to find plane.There is a complete write-up and details in Roger Smiths PTAMPTIA books.Nice!!

Good  . . . . . $225.00    SOLD!!

Steers #405 Patented Jack Plane   The Steers line of patented Metallic planes are very interesting and unusual. The bottom was milled to accept thin strips of Rosewood for the fellows who remembered the good old days of wood to wood planing. This is a later model with a frog design similar to what Stanley offered. Beyond that feature they are remarkably similar to Stanley's line of planes, but far harder to find. This example is in overall nice condition. There are some chips and voids in the wooden sole strips as would be expected. The handle and knob are nice and proper. The cutter is marked and proper. It has a coat of lacquer or linseed oil over it as was thought to be proper in the 60's. It will come off with a simple rinse.

Good + . . . . .$425.00          SOLD

Steers #307 Patented Jointer Plane   Same as above but larger and rougher

Good + . . . . .$295.00        

Steer's Patent 30" Long Brass Jointer Plane w/ Rosewood Strip Sole This is a very unusual brass jointer plane at 30" long. It is so well done that I believe it may be factory and not just something a pattern maker or other crafts person produced in the shop. The body casting is so nicely finished, and all the corresponding parts so identical to original Steers Patent planes that it may well have come from that shop or factory as a prototype or model. Note how the knurling on the adjuster is identical to that found on early Steer planes. The cap and cutter are definitely from the factory as it is marked 307. The quality of the inlet Rosewood strips is second to none. The handle and knob match those found on the original planes as well. A unique and interesting plane that will be a standout in the collection. None Nicer.

Excellent . . . . .$1295.00        SOLD!

Steer's Patent #4 Size Smooth Plane  These unusual planes came in two different versions with this being the earlier version. The unusual feature is the Rosewood strips let into the sole.   They were patented and offered for sale by C. E. Jennings. Roger Smith says that the Brattleboro tool Co,. manufac5tered them for Jennings under contract.

This one looks OK noting replaced screws in the frog, and general wear to the sole strips. . The cutter is unmarked which I believe is correct. The collector also put a coat of his protective lacquer on it. Different!!

Good  . . . . . .$175.00      SOLD!

Steers Patent No. 306 Smooth Plane  This is a 1st model given the style of the blade adjuster. The patent for the design was granted in 1883. The Rosewood strips inlaid into the sole are pretty nice. The knob to tighten the cutter cap has been repainted for some reason.   Handle has been glued. Interesting and nice.

Good + . . . . . . $175.00       SOLD!!

Steer's Patent # 304 (4 Size) Smooth Plane  Steers planes with their distinctive Rosewood strips let into the soles were meant to appeal to those carpenters and woodworkers who were not quite ready to let go of the idea of wood sole planes. It is a nice idea and was well received. This example is in nice condition noting a replaced Rosewood tote. The cutter is marked, and there is little rust or pitting. One chip of Rosewood missing from the sole.   A nice plane. Different!!

Good + . . . . . . $195.00      SOLD!!

 
Birmingham Tool Co. Planes

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Birmingham 5" Batwing Rabbet Plane  This small cast iron Birmingham rabbet plane is the 5 1/8" size from Birmingham's line of "Batwing" rabbet planes. This example is only the second or third of these rare planes to ever turn up. One of those other known examples sold in a Browns Tool auction for over 3K a few years back.

This 5" Batwing Rabbet Plane is rarer than the 4" size model. 4" Birmingham Batwings have turned up numerous times in auctions over the years and are known in several top tier collections. John Wells, a well known plane authority, wrote up a very detailed analysis of this 5" variant in the Winter 2010 issue of the Fine Tool Journal / FTJ. He analyzed all of its characteristics and determined all is right with this rare variant.

The overall condition is very nice with it still sporting approx. 85% or more of its original japanning. There is no rust or pitting to speak of. The cutter is proper and original. The spanner type cap nut is also proper and original. The throat is good, and there are no other condition issues. There is no lever or blade cap, and John Well's analysis determined this is correct for both the 4" & 5" sizes of this plane. RARE, Different, and Nice!!

Good+ . . . . . . . $1895.00          SOLD!!

"B" Plane 9 3/4 Tailed Block Plane  This Birmingham Tool Co. "B"  Plane 9 3/4 block plane w rear handle is in very nice condition. The turned wooden rear handle is an odd shape, not being round, and may be replaced. Birmingham Tool Co. was a major "wannabe" competitor of Stanley's back near 1900. In addition to their line of well known all metal planes, they also offered a line of planes similar to Stanley's typical line of bench planes. It has been said that their naming them B planes was an effort to play off of Leonard Baileys name. Note the few subtle differences from a typical Stanley plane. Far rarer and harder to find than the Stanley equivalent. Clean and Nice.

Note, I have put a proper shape, original Rosewood knob on this, and it looks somewhat nicer and more original.

Fine  . . . . . $395.00       SOLD!!

Birmingham Tool Co. Patented Jointer Plane  This Rare and unusual 21" jointer plane was made by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Co of Birmingham Conn. The idea for this design of plane was patented by a fellow named Mosher in 1884. This company was in business for only about 5 years from 1885 on. The Birmingham Plane Co. made a series of different model or designed planes trying to compete with Stanley, but these all iron planes are their most desirable models and uniquely different from most other designs from this era. The Birmingham Tool Co. also produced a line of transitional and metal bodied planes similar in design to Stanley. This example is proper and correct in every aspect and is in fine condition. The throat is nice, and the cutter marked properly. The adjuster is present and not damaged.

Good + . . . . .$450.00         SOLD

Birmingham Tool Co. Patented #6 Size Fore Plane   This 18 " #6 size fore plane was made by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Co of Birmingham Conn. It is in overall very nice condition, with just some minor pitting to the sole. It is really more stain / discoloration than pitting as can be seen. It would easily lap out if you wanted to do that.

The design of plane was patented by a fellow named Mosher in 1884. The Birmingham Plane Co. was in business for only about 5 years from 1885 on. The Birmingham Plane Co. also made a series of other model or designed planes trying to compete with Stanley, but these all iron planes are their most desirable models and uniquely different from most other designs for woodworking planes from this era. The Birmingham Tool Co. other lines of planes included transitional and metal bodied planes similar to the Stanley line of planes with the main difference being the design of the lateral lever.

This example is proper and correct in every aspect and is in good + to fine condition. The throat is nice, and the cutter and cap are marked properly. The adjuster is present and operates as it should. A nice plane that has a great look and feel to it, that is not often seen these days.

Good +. . . . .$495.00       SOLD!

Birmingham 18" Iron Fore Plane  This 18 " #6 size all iron fore plane was made by the Birmingham Plane Manufacturing Co of Birmingham Conn. This design plane was patented by a fellow named Mosher in 1884. The Birmingham Plane Co. was in business for only about 5 years from 1885 on. The Birmingham Plane Co. also made a series of other planes similar to Stanley's design trying to compete with Stanley. The Birmingham Tool Co.'s other lines of planes included transitional and metal bodied planes similar to the Stanley line of planes with the main difference in those being the design of the lateral lever. These all iron planes are their most desirable models and uniquely different from most other designs of woodworking planes from this era.

This example has a couple of issues. The throat area has some major chips. The cast iron adjuster has some of its ribs missing as can be seen in the pics. The cutter is nice and marked properly. The side adjuster is present. A plane that has a great look and feel to it. Priced to reflect the damage.

Fair . . . . . $175.00      SOLD!!

Birmingham "Finger" Block Plane This is a very hard to find miniature block plane by the famous CT plane maker. The condition is super.

Good + . . . . .$95.00       SOLD

Birmingham Tool Co. #15 Excelsior Block Plane  IIn addition to their line of all metal planes the Birmingham Plane Co of CT made a line of Stanley knockoffs and marked that line B Planes.That was back in the 1890's or so. There were minor differences most notably the style and design of the lateral. The cutter adjustment grooves are also done differently on this 7" block plane. The condition is exceptional. A pretty hard to come by block plane. Nice.

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

Patented
Transitional Planes

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Marten Doscher Patented October 2 1888 Smooth Plane Marten Doscher was a mid 19th century plane maker based in New York. He offered a line of typical molding planes that are considered relatively common, but in 1888 he was was granted a patent for this cutter adjustment idea The patent drawing show it installed in a jointer, but here it is in a smooth plane. The nose is stamped with the info. These are unusual and do not turn up very often at all.

The overall condition of the wood body and wedge is OK. An interesting example of an unusual and hard to find plane.

Good . . . . . $295.00           SOLD!!

Worrall Patent 30" Transitional Jointer Plane   This is a monster. It weighs over 15 lbs. The overall condition is nice. Can you imagine pushing this around all day. This early Worrall patent transitional plane has a great look to it and is a nice example of one of the earliest American Patented planes that can be found.I can not think of any other manufactured planes this long. Nice &  Different!!!

Good +  . . . . . . . $675.00       SOLD!!

Worrall Patent 22" Transitional Jointer Plane   Thomas Worrall was granted his first patent for a plane in 1854. Worrall formed and operated 2 different tool and plane making concerns, the Lowell Plane & Tool Co. and The Multiform Moulding Plane Co of Boston Mass. According to Roger Smith he closed up shop sometime in 1858. He was granted at least 5 other plane related patents in that short period.

This 22" Closed handle fore plane is in excellent condition.This example is clearly marked on the nose of the plane and the cutter is marked as well. It has a great look to it and is a nice example of one of the earliest American Patented planes that can be found. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . . . $295.00    SOLD!!

Worrall Patent 15 1/2" Transitional Jack Plane  Thomas Worrall was granted his first patent for a plane in 1854. Worrall formed and operated 2 different tool and plane making concerns, the Lowell Plane & Tool Co. and The Multiform Moulding Plane Co of Boston Mass. According to Roger Smith he closed up shop sometime in 1858. He was granted at least 5 other plane related patents in that short period.

This example is marked on the nose of the plane and the cutter is marked as well. It has a great look to it and is a nice example of one of the earliest American Patented planes that can be found. Nice!!

Good  . . . . . . . $295.00       SOLD!!

Worrall Patent 18" Transitional Fore Plane   Thomas Worrall was granted his first patent for a plane in 1854. Worrall formed and operated 2 different tool and plane making concerns, the Lowell Plane & Tool Co. and The Multiform Moulding Plane Co of Boston Mass. According to Roger Smith he closed up shop sometime in 1858. He was granted at least 5 other plane related patents in that short period.

This 18" Closed handle fore plane is in excellent condition. One of the Worrall patents is for the long bolt that runs through the body and attaches to a cast iron piece that is used to clamp the cutter into place.This example is clearly marked on the nose of the plane and the cutter is marked as well. It has a great look to it and is a nice example of one of the earliest American Patented planes that can be found. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . . . $375.00     SOLD!!

Worrall Patent Transitional Smooth Plane   Thomas Worrall was granted his first patent for a plane in 1854. Worrall formed and operated 2 different tool and plane making concerns, the Lowell Plane & Tool Co. and The Multiform Moulding Plane Co of Boston Mass. According to Roger Smith he closed up shop sometime in 1858. He was granted at least 4 other plane patents in that short period.

Smith devotes approx. 8 pages to Worrall in his Vol. I   PTAMPIA book. While he illustrates numerous examples, and describes this style with a bolt through the body type adjuster, this exact style plane, an unhandled smooth was not shown. Nor could I find other examples using Google searches. I am not sure if the way the cast iron top is cast if it could have a handle like many of his other planes are designed to accept.   The toe of this 7" long plane is marked with the patent info, and the cutter is marked Multiform Plane Co. The sole has a radius from side to side, probably an after market modification. Different!!

Good  . . . . . . . $250.00     SOLD!

Multiform Plane & Tool Co. 1857 Worrall Patent 22" Transitional Jointer Plane This early 22" closed handle patented jointer plane is in decent overall condition.

Note that the cast iron top plate extends all the way to the end. Roger Smith calls this the first transitional that was made / manufactured and that it was the design that inspired Leonard Bailey just a few years later. The stamp on the nose of the plane is only partially readable.

This early Worrall patent transitional plane has a great look to it and is a nice example of one of the earliest American Patented planes that can be found. Nice, Early & Different!!

Good . . . . . . . $395.00           SOLD!!

Gage / Vineland N.J. # 4 Transitional Smooth Plane  This Gage # 4 Smooth plane is the same as above and a bit nicer overall. It too dates from before Stanley bought out this popular and well regarded NJ plane maker. A nice example. The handle is good. Body is nice. Long cutter. No issues to report on.

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

Standard Rule Co. No. 30 Transitional Plane   The Standard Rule Co. was in business from the 1870's making rules level squares etc.. In 1883 they added a line of planes. They used patents issued to Solon Rust. By 1888 they sold out to or reformed to become the Upson Nut Co, who in turn were bought out by Stanley in the 1890's. Plane making was a tough business to be in around this time. The different company histories are pretty well laid out in Roger Smiths PTAMPIA book a must have for any plane / tool collector.

This is a pretty nice looking plane. It has the properly marked nice long cutter, the body is pretty nice, the handle and knob are nice.The stamp on the toe is readable. These do not turn up very often any more.

Good +   . . . . . . . $295.00       SOLD!!

Taber 1865 Patent Transitional Smooth Plane w/ Cast Iron Lever Cap / Blade Holder   Complete and nice!!!  This unusual and rare patented transitional smooth plane is marked on the nose with the February 28 1865 date. It was made by the Taber Plane Co of New Bedford Mass. The cutter is marked Baldwin. There are brief write-ups about this outfit and the inventor Wing Taber in Roger Smiths books.

The two most interesting features this plane exhibits are the metal lever cap and the cast iron support piece behind the cutter to add support there.They were not produced for long and the Taber plane Co. was short lived. Smith points out several deficiencies in the design and mentions competition from Stanley as the reasons.  Different!!

Good + . . . . . . . $295.00      SOLD!!

Lowell Plane & Tool Co. 1857 Worrall Patent 26" Transitional Jointer Plane This early 26" closed handle patented jointer plane is in nice overall condition.

Note that the top plate with patent info does not extend all the way to the end. According to Roger Smith it is an earlier version. Roger Smith calls this style the first transitional that was made / manufactured and that it was the design that inspired Leonard Bailey just a few years later. In addition to the patent info on the top casting, it is also stamped on the nose of the plane, and the cutter is also properly marked.

This early Worrall patent transitional plane has a great look to it and is a nice example of one of the earliest American Patented planes that can be found. The color change on the bottom is sap wood, or a stain. It is not soft, rotten or other damage. Nice, Early & Different!!

Fine . . . . . . . $195.00     SOLD!!

 
More Patented Planes

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M. B. Tidey Patented July 4th 1854 Double Beveling Plane  The Tidey Beveling Plane is one of the rarest and most unusual of all American Patented Planes.Only a handful of these planes are known. The patent was granted on July 4th 1854. The patentees name, NY location, and patent date info are stamped on the top curved brass piece.

I believe the record price at auction for one was close to 30K some years back. Another example recently sold for 12K and while the ad for that one said flawless and used other superlative adjectives to describe its condition, the wood on this example actually looks much nicer than that one, or most of the other known examples, that can be viewed with a Google image search.

The body is Beech, and the arms, nuts, and washers are all Boxwood. The Boxwood parts are all pretty nice and the Beech body has just a few minor scuffs.  The brass parts have a nice even patina, and have not been fiddled with or buffed. This rare plane does have a couple easily restorable apologies. One cutter is missing, and that side has a wedge with a different profile that fits well. Also, the bottom brass piece of the front depth stop is missing. (see pic). And finally there is another small brass piece and screw missing from the tail area. Again, see the pics. All of these minor issues would be relatively simple repairs to bring this rare piece back to its full glory. An opportunity that will probably not repeat itself.

Fine . . . . . $5400.00          SOLD!!

Holly Patent Jack Plane  Birdsill Holly began producing planes in 1852 shortly after forming the company Silsby, Race & Holly Co. located in Seneca Falls NY in 1848.

This 15 long Holly Patent Jack Plane would be considered a second model. The plane is in very nice condition overall. The main differences from earlier models are the way the handle is set up, and the design of the cast blade holder. The bottom on plane has cast in corrugations as well. The fragile lever cap is damage free. The cutter is long and nice, but the logo is hard to make out.

A good looking early patented plane. No rust or pitting. Nice wood. No apologies. An early, rare, and desirable patented plane for the advanced tool collection!!

Good + . . . . . $750.00        SOLD!!

Holly Patent Smooth Plane  Birdsill Holly began producing planes in 1852 shortly after forming the company Silsby, Race & Holly Co. in 1848. It was located in Seneca Falls NY. Birdsill Holly was a prolific inventor and was granted over 100 patents in his lifetime. He is also well known for making sad irons and his son has a patent for a very rare Fluting Iron produced by the Holly Mfg Co. of Lockport NY.

This would be considered a first model Holly plane. The basic design for this Holly smooth plane is based on a Patent granted to Birdsill Holly on July 6th 1852.Roger Smith hypothesizes that the company made planes for no more than about 10 years, although the company remained in business much longer. 4 distinct models or types of planes were made during that time with this 1st model Holly Smooth Plane having a large cast sleeve to hold the cutter in place. The 2nd model had a smaller more fragile sleeve and different handle design. The last models had a more typical looking lever cap.

This is a great looking early patented plane. The condition is exceptional. No rust or pitting on the body. It has a correctly marked long Casey Kitchel & Co. cutter that is nice. Nice wood. No apologies. An early, rare, desirable and interesting patented plane for the advanced tool collection focusing on early American patented planes!!

Good + . . . . . $1750.00     SOLD!!

Holly Patent Jointer Plane  Birdsill Holly began producing planes in 1852 shortly after forming the company Silsby, Race & Holly Co. located in Seneca Falls NY in 1848.

This 20" long Holly Patent Jointer Plane would be considered a second model. The plane is in very nice overall condition noting the replaced / make do lever cap. The original fragile lever cap must have broken and the previous / original owner looked around at what was available and what was the latest in cutting edge technology, and decided to go with a Leonard Bailey lever cap from a vertical post plane, or an early Bailey Bench plane. It is really quite ingenious. He ran a bolt in from behind the split frog, through the slot in the cutter and lever cap, and then tightened it with a nice winged thumbscrew. An elegant solution and not a bad idea at all as it is probably a better design and more robust than the original.

A good looking early patented plane. No rust or pitting. Nice wood. The Buck Brothers cutter is long and nice. The bottom of the plane has cast in corrugations. An early, rare, and desirable patented plane for the advanced tool collection!!

Good + . . . . . $395.00       SOLD!!

Holly Patent Smooth Plane  Birdsill Holly began producing planes in 1852 shortly after forming the company Silsby, Race & Holly Co. located in Seneca Falls NY in 1848.

This would be considered a second model. The main differences are the way the handle is set up, and the design of the cast blade holder. The bottom on this one is dimpled as well. The fragile lever cap is damage free,  The plane is in very nice condition overall.

A good looking early patented plane. No rust or pitting, correctly marked long Moulson Brothers cutter. Nice wood. No apologies. An early, rare, and desirable patented plane for the advanced tool collection!!

Good + . . . . . $1495.00     SOLD!!

Rodier Patent Jack Plane  This unusual 19th c. iron plane is unmarked as to maker or any patent info. That it is a Rodier Patent is easily recognizable with its distinctive design features and style.

Louis Rodier was issued a couple different patents for planes he designed. The first in 1879, and another in 1885. This jack plane incorporates the leaf spring frog adjustment and star wheel adjuster from his earlier patent. The idea was to adjust both the depth of cut, and the angle all with one turn of the wheel. Sounds like a plan, but the idea never really caught on, and like many other "better plane ideas" from this era the company soon faded from existence. Rodier was only in business selling this plane for approximately 5 years or so. A fellow named Laflin was his partner, and the actual manufacturer.

The most distinctive aspect about these planes is their graphic look. The sides are cast with vertical ribs, both for strength, and an appealing look. The sole is corrugated with waves and has a great look to it. This Rodier jack plane measures 15" long. The long nice cutter is marked Greaves. The adjuster is operational. There are no other casting cracks or other damage. The handle and knob are original. The base of the handle has a couple of screws in it to repair an old crack. It looks great. There is no rust or pitting to speak of.

The overall condition is very nice. Opportunity!!  Recommended!!

Good + . . . . . $575.00     SOLD!!

Palmer Storkes Patent 20" Jointer Plane by Metallic Plane Co. of Auburn NY   The condition of this early and unusual corrugated bottom patented plane is very nice. It has the proper marked cutter, and the name / patent stamp on the side is clear. The moveable front operates as it should, and the throat is nice. This is an earlier example and proper w/o the 3 lever adjuster seen on some later examples. Good wood. No apologies.
  

Fine   . . . . . . . $275.00     SOLD!!

Tower & Lyon Chaplin Patent Corrugated Bottom Smooth Plane   This is the size of a #4. I believe that makes it a #5. Near full length marked cutter with Tower & Lyon name and two 1870's patent dates. Rubber handle is good. Corrugated bottom. Scalloped sides. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $125.00      SOLD!!

DE / Diamond Edge # 05 C Corrugated Bottom Buckeye Patent Jack Plane   It is a bit odd that people were still trying to develop a better design plane than the typical Bailey designs that had been in production for years and were immensely popular, but obviously the desire was still there. Not sure what aspect of this palnes design is better, but it was granted a patent, and these are pretty hard to find planes as they were not made for long. Different!!!

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

Boston Metallic Co. Block Plane w/ 2 Piece Lever Cap / Blade Holder Complete!!!  This unusual patented block  plane is usually missing the cast iron Palm rest lever cap. Both the cutter and the Rosewood wedge are marked with the name. Looks good as shown, but the apology is the throat has been opened behind the cutter as seen in the pics.

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

Metallic Plane Co. of Auburn NY Block Plane This is an odd variation. I had this plane once before w/ a completely different cap. It is the first one that comes up in a Google Image search using the title. That example is on my website in the archives. The cap has the same idea with the hump rest and tail, but that one was cast as one piece. I am not sure what we have here, a first model, a repair, or ? ? ?,  but it was done a long time ago. The sole and the cutter are both marked. Different!!!

Good - . . . . . . . $175.00    SOLD!!

Cast Iron Shoot Board Pane   Planes of this type are usually associated with the printing industry and were used to trim lead type. It is unmarked as to maker but has a 3 digit # on the lever cap, 863,  and another, 861 on the base. It weighs a good 10 - 15 lbs. or so. There is no board or frame. Different!!

Good +. . . . . . . $95.00    SOLD!!

Prototype Stanley 51 / 52 Chute Board Plane   This very small chute board plane was purchased in 1973 some 40 years ago from Roger Smith. It has been in the same antique tool collection since then. The tag attached to the handle gives the Smith provenance and speculates that this is a Stanley prototype for the Stanley 51 / 52 chute board plane. John Walters price guide gives the dates Stanley introduced the 51 / 52 Chute Board Plane design as 1909 for the plane and 1905 for the board, if that makes any sense. The characteristics of this unusual plane would look to be about right if not earlier than those dates.

This chute board plane is based on the Stanley design and is similar in look and function to it. It utilizes Stanley # 2 size parts for the frog, cutter and lever cap. The lateral on the #2 size frog is from the proper era with Stanley in large block letters and no patent dates. The body of the plane is unmarked other than a foundry marks. The ebonized handle is nice and has a much longer horn than typically seen on any Stanley planes I am aware of. The board is a very nice casting with no rust or pitting. The original milling marks can be seen on the top. I see no marks on the board itself. Rare / Unusual & Very Nice!!

Fine   . . . . . $2,295.00    SOLD!!

Boston Metallic Plane Co. Jack Plane w/ Marked Cutter   According to Roger Smith this early plane manufacturing company was only in business or listed in the Boston directories for a couple years back in the 1870's. This maker is not to be confused with the Metallic Plane Co of Auburn NY.

This is a nice looking example of a hard to find early metallic plane. The sole is cast with large cutouts to reduce weight. It is interesting to note that some makers were doing things to increase the weight of their plane with English Infill planes being a prime example. The design had its weaknesses and there is one bar under the handle that has a hairline crack in it. The rest of the plane is very nice including the original handle & knob The proper cutter and cap are nice as well. There is no rust or pitting. Different, and Unusual.

Good   . . . . . . . $395.00       SOLD!!

Phillips Patent "Improved" Plow Plane  This example of an "improved" model Phillips Plow Plane has a few condition issues. It is in need of a restoration, or can be used as parts. The plane body is sound and damage free. The handle has shrunk a good 1/8", has a glue repair, and has horn damage. There is almost no finish left on the plane.There are some good parts including both depth stops, the fence, rod, and the thumbscrews.

Fair . . . . . . . $195.00     SOLD!!

Chaplin Patent Shoot Board Plane This example is unmarked but has all the distinctive features of a Chaplin Shoot Board Plane. That being the depth adjuster, lever cap design, and the form of the brass handle. The area where cast info on the plane body is sometimes found is cast blank on this example. This has been seen before, and there is no known explanation other than nearly every example of this plane found has slight differences from the next. Just the way it is. Some have been found with an applied brass tag from A. J. Wilkinson, a well known Boston dealer of the time, but this does not, nor does it have blank holes to hold one as has been seen. The bottom of the board does have 3 initials, F I G or C cast into it. (see pic)

The condition is exceptional. There is no rust or pitting and the original milling marks on the board are clear and bold. The fence is damage free as is the fragile stop. The skew cutter is unmarked. Another example of a hard to find plane!!

Fine . . . . . $995.00      SOLD!!

Edwin Hahn #18 C Corrugated Bottom 27" Jointer Plane   This is a rare plane. It is also very long. Jack and smooth size Hahn planes turn up pretty regularly, but this 27" long #18 jointer is a rare variant. A Google search turns up reference to just one other example, that being one I sold a number of years ago to John F. Rump the author of the book Plane Makers of Wikes-Barre, Pennsylvania: Jacob Siegley, Edwin Hahn, Keystone Tool Works. I am not sure what he has to say in that book about this plane, but  there is also some good info on PA plane makers in Roger Smiths books, but no mention of anything this large.

The condition is very nice, no issues, damage or other problems. Nice, &  Different!!!

Fine  . . . . . . . $395.00       SOLD!!

The Green Machine  I am not sure if there has ever been a patent found for this interesting plane, but it was a manufactured and  advertised piece as I have seen ads for it in early building and trade magazines. It was designed to flatten out door gains, and the extensions were to facilitate its use on a variety of different size doors. This example is near mint and shows little if any signs of use. Well over 90% of the Green finish remains, and the grind on the cutter appears to be original. An interesting an quite uncommon piece.

Good + . . . . .$175.00   SOLD

Rumbold Patent Butt Mortise Plane   This is an early example as later ones can be found with the pat # 2579911 or 2578955 info cast into the bed. This one says Pat Apl'd For on one end and Made in USA on the other. Nice condition.  

Good + . . . . . $40.00        SOLD!!

Challenge Jointer Plane   The patent for this unusual is from just before the turn of the century, and they were marketed through Tower & Lyon. They were only made for a few short years and in in limited supply as evidenced by the scant number of times they appear on the market. Roger Smith put forward the speculation that they were probably produced in one run in 1899, and that they are quite rare. I am not sure of 1 production run as ones can be  marked differently. They are scarce and hard to find none the less.

The upper loop supporting the adjuster is the weak point of the design but this one is damage free.

Good + . . . . .$895.00  SOLD

2 Patented Challenge Planes   These are a hard to find and interesting patented plane. The patent is from just before the turn of the century, and they were marketed through Tower & Lyon. They were only made for a few short years and in in limited supply as evidenced by the scant number of times they appear on the market. Roger Smith put forward the speculation that they were probably produced in one run in 1899, and that they are quite rare. I am not sure of 1 production run as ones can be  marked differently. They are scarce and hard to find none the less.

Both of these examples have been repainted. The upper loop supporting the adjuster is the weak point of the design and I think these have been braised / repaired in this area at some point and repainted to make them look better. Given the paint job I can not really see the repair, but the texture and look in this area looks different on both. Perhaps that was by design, but I doubt it.

Good + . . . . . SOLD

Metallic Plane Co. Auburn NY # 9 Block Plane W/ Tailed Cap  This is a rare version of one of this companies block planes. I have never seen or had one with the cast iron tail piece intact. The example in Roger Smith's book on the subject has a brass cap which although he fails to identify as being a recast most likely is. I looked through a stack of auction catalogs, and there are the wooden wedge varieties offered, or occasionally ones with a wooden block attached to the top of the cutter, but none of the #9 with the cast tail that I could find. The only other one I have had had the tail broken off, and I was never able to locate a replacement

The condition is fine overall. The cutter is properly marked and so is the side of the plane. There is 80% or better of the original japanning except on the tail as would be expected.

Good + . . . . .$975.00       SOLD

Langdon Miter Box Co 3 1/2" Shoot Board Plane   This is an interesting plane / tool. Langdon was located in Millers Falls Mass. They came in three sizes I believe, and this is the middle size one with the cutter measuring 3 1/2 inches across the face. I have not owned one of these in close to 20 or so years and tripped over that one at a flea market in KY in the good old days of driving around in circles trying to turn up things. I never saw it and literally tripped over it going all the way down as I was scanning the next booth. I had no idea what it was and had never seen one before. I inspected it for a while while rubbing my shin and I did end up buying it. I sold that one to the fellow who owned this one. I remember because after I sold him mine he wanted me to take it back because it turned out to be the same size as this one.

That being said I have no real idea if this ones paint is original or not. I am guessing not with that bright green, but really do not know. It was carefully done, and the red and gold seem proper, but that shade green sure is a new one on me. I looked it over pretty good, and it is not hiding any welds or repairs that I can see. The cutters appear to be pretty sharp, and the sole of the plane clean. The adjustable table swings easily.

Good + . . . . .$795.00  SOLD

Langdon Miter Box Co 4" Shoot Board Plane   Same as above but nicer and one size larger

Good + . . . . .$995.00   SOLD

Metallic Plane Co. Patented Smooth Plane   This plane has one of the most complicated and confusing blade and frog adjustment set-ups one could imagine. It is little wonder it did not catch on. It is clearly stamped on the side Palmer Storkes and Metallic Plane Co. of Auburn NY. This company tried a few different designs over the years looking for one to make them famous. This idea drove the potential customers away and straight toward Stanley / Bailey planes I would think. Overall very nice noting the chipped tote.

Good . . . . . .$95.00       SOLD!

Pattern Makers Plane This pattern makers plane is made with Stanley #3 Type 5 first lateral parts fitted to a cast brass / gunmetal body. It is very well done and in nice condition. The maker cut a slot in the front and another just behind the frog so the different bottoms could be locked on. There are 4 different  bottoms, and 1 cutter made from a Sargent cutter to fit the convex bottom now on the plane. The extra bottoms are unmarked and all of them seem flat. This may have been a project that was not completed or ?????. The plane is sound and nice overall.

Good+ . . . . . .$195.00         SOLD!

Patented Buckeye # 5 Jack Plane (D E #5)   This plane is a pretty hard to find patented plane. The cutter is marked with the distributers name Norvell / Shapleigh, and their logo. The bed is marked D E 5 for Diamond Edge which was also one of the logos they used. The bed is also marked with the patent dates identifying this as a Buckeye that was first patented right after the turn of the century. Roger Smith mentions in his book that these were originally made by an outfit in Ohio that made vices. Near the end they also carried the DE designation, and that the 14" #5 size was only made for Shapleigh. It is in overall nice condition. Interesting.

Good+. . . . .$225.00       SOLD!

Cast Smooth Plane / Project   I am not sure what to make of this. A kit?  But I could find no other examples. The casting and wedge / cap are both stamped 12. There are no other markings. The throat is super narrow as on a miter plane. The body casting is a bit rough as if it was not finished. There are details like from classic miter planes, and the wedge is very nicely done. It is what it is. Finished out it would be handsome looking piece.

Good  . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!

Boston Metallic Plane Co. Low Angle Bronze Block Plane This is an interesting low angle bronze block plane. The cutter is clearly marked Boston Metallic Plane Co. but I have never seen this before, and believe it is probably shop made with the known name brand cutter in it. Nice form, different and interesting.

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

Edwin Hahn #18 27" Jointer Plane  At over 27" long this is one long jointer plane. Roger Smith does not mention one this big in his books, and I do not have the newer book by John Rumph on PA plane makers to see if it is mentioned there. A Google search turns up nothing close to this long.

The collector has applied a coat of gloss to "protect" the plane as was typical. The overall condition is nice, and there is no damage, and plenty of original finish under the gloss coat. Different!!

Excellent . . . . .$295.00        SOLD!!

Hardt Patent Smooth Plane  The patent for this design plane was issued on August 8 1893 to Louis John Hardt from Yuba City California. The patent shows a wooden plane, but the only known examples are metal bodied planes like this one. There are only a handful of these planes known, and almost all turn up here in California as this one did. A pair of them were recently offered at a major tool auction and one brought up to $9,000.00. The other one had major damage and still bought close to 5K. I believe they came in three sizes, that being a block plane, a jointer size plane, and this the smooth at just under 12" long. All are rare.

Roger Smith in his reference PATMPIA #1 gives a bit more detailed story behind Hardt,  the maker, and what little is known about him and his planes. Roger surmised that Hardt had the body parts cast here in California, and then machined them himself. He then bought the frogs and cutters from Sargent, and those parts are proper and properly marked on this plane as they should be. Please be sure to look at all of the different pics to see the details. Roger surmises that Hardt probably only made one production run of these and that approx 7 or so are known confirming their relative rarity.

This plane has been refinished and looks great. The rosewood handle and knob look to be original and are in nice condition. The plane is marked in all the proper places, and has just one slight apology with a hairline crack at the edge of the throat on the bottom as shown. I have seen others with major chips in this area so it must have been a weak point in the design. The patented idea had to do with the front section of the plane being adjustable to control the width of the throat opening. It is well made and nicely machined, but the design idea seems like an odd way to accomplish a task that Stanley and others had already dealt with with, and are arguably better ideas. I suppose that is one of the reasons it is so scarce, being the design never caught on, or was accepted as better.

A nice example of one of the rarest patented planes that can found, with the added bonus of it being the only plane patented here in CA. A rare opportunity.

Good +. . . . .         SOLD!!

M. C. Mayo Tool Co. Block Plane   Matthias C. Mayo is best known for his Mayo Patent Plow Plane (Patent No.167,772), released in 1875.  They were a flashy looking if not well designed plow that were first offered in 1875 and were only offered for a few years.

The Mayo Patent block plane is thought tto date from the same period. There is no known patent associated with it. The plane has a captive cast iron lever cap with a pronounced hump as well as a indent foreword for the users finger. It is approx. 2" wide and 8" long. It would take a 1 3/4" cutter, which is missing. The overall condition of this unusual little block pane is pretty nice noting little if any finish remains.

Good . . . . . $895.00

Metallic Plane Co. Excelsior Block Plane This Metallic Plane Co. Block Plane is in good overall condition. It has a pleasing body style referred to as chariot, or excelsior.

The cutter is long properly marked and nice. The wedge is original and nice. There is little finish on the inside surfaces. An interesting little block -plane from an early maker out of New York.

A nice example with no structural issues or apologies.

Good . . . . . $60.00          SOLD!!

Standard Rule & Level Co. Smooth Plane  This unusual 9" smooth plane is marked with a patent date on the lateral. The cutter is marked L I & J White. I do not think this is proper, and I see no way the lateral will engage to adjust the cutter. This company was in business just a short time before giving up and selling out to Stanley. Smith gives a pretty detailed history but does not show the backside of any cutters. The handle has been glued and the top is missing. It is in otherwise pretty nice condition.

Good  . . . . . $125.00      SOLD!!

Rodier Patent Jack Plane Louis Rodier was issued a couple different patents for the design of his line of patented planes. The first in 1879, and another in 1885. This jack plane size incorporates the leaf spring frog adjustment and star wheel adjuster from his earlier patent. From what I have read he was only in business selling this plane for approximately 5 years or so and was in business with a fellow named Laflin.

This plane is in good condition and measures 15". The cutter is marked Buck which is proper. The handle and knob are very nice. There is no rust or pitting to speak of and it is just a bit dirty  It will clean up to be fine. The throat is perfect and there are no casting cracks or other damage. The adjuster is operational as well..

Good + . . . . .$750.00   SOLD

Rodier Patent Smooth Plane One size smaller, and one step nicer!

This plane is in very good condition and measures 9". The cutter is marked Buck which is proper. The handle and knob are very nice. The throat is perfect and there are no casting cracks or other damage. The adjuster is operational as well..

Good + . . . . .$1250.00       SOLD

Kinney Patent Slitter Plane This unusual looking plane was patented in Canada in 1880.   Roger Smith had an unmarked one in his first book, and was able to positively identify it in his second book. An interesting design with a crimper like wheel set in the tail to rip the material to proper width. Different.

Good + . . . . .$1250.00       SOLD

2 Morris Patent Planes The patent for this unusual plane was issued to Ellis H. Morris in 1870. They are rare and hard to find planes which were offered in three sizes. These planes were manufactured by the Sandusky Tool Co during the 1870's.

The shorter plane is 16"  long and marked in front of the cutter in the base of the body with the patent date and other info. The handle looks proper, but is attached with very new looking screws. The horn has been repaired on both planes handles. The wedges on both planes are made of a light colored hardwood, and look proper but may be replacements. The shorter plane was purchased in the early 80's from Dave Paling, the well known California antique tool dealer who recently passed away. It has been sitting in a private collection since that time. Rare and unusual, and very presentable in its present state.

The longer jointer plane pictured is 21" long and the largest of the 3 sizes made. It is marked in front of the cutter in the base of the body with the patent date as well. It has no reportable damage other than the repaired tote and is in very nice original condition.

Left . . . . Good + . . . . .$895.00       SOLD

Right . . . .Good + . . . . .$1250.00      SOLD

19th C. Low Angle Knowles Type Iron Smooth Plane  This unusual 19th c. iron plane is unmarked as to maker or any patent info.  It is an early iron smooth plane in the style of a Knowles patent which are pretty much unheard of. There are no ID marks on the cutter either. It is pretty well done with the way the cutter support is formed as part of the casting. The ribs the designer incorporated into the body to help hold the handle and knob are a nice feature as well. It is a bit odd he did not use machine screws or bolts to hold those in place but rather made them permanent with peened pins. The cutter wedge is very crudely done.

The overall condition is very nice.

Good . . . . . $395.00     SOLD!!

Oversize Bronze #112 Type Scraper Plane   This is a patternmaker made scraper plane fashioned after a Stanley #112 scraper. It is just about 10" long and much heavier than the Stanley 112 which measures under 8". It has a thin Disston scraper blade installed, and other than that it is unmarked. For the collector who wants a one of a kind, or a user who thinks the 112 is too small and too light. Ready for the shelf or use. Different.

Good +. . . . . .$195.00      SOLD!!

Patented 1904 Buckeye Smooth Plane This patented smooth plane is in very nice overall condition. John Muehl was granted a patent on Nov. 22, 1904 for his adjustable bench plane. Muehl sold his rights to his patented plane to the Buckeye Saw Vise Co. This company operated from 1907-1912 in Cleveland, OH. Buckeye offered a Smooth, Jack and Jointer version of this patented plane.

All moving parts operate smoothly. The black japanning is approx 90% or better. The front knob is in good condition with no cracks. The tote is original has wheat pattern carved sides. The bed is marked with the patent date and Buckeye name. They do not turn up very often. Interesting. All original and nice!

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

Hardt Patent Smooth Plane  The patent for this unusual bench plane was issued on August 8 1893 to Louis Hardt of Yuba City California. The patent shows a wooden plane, but the only known examples are metal bodied planes like this. There are only a handful of these planes known, and almost all have turned up here in California, as did this one.

This example came out of California based tool box that also contained an example of the smaller block plane Hardt produced. That is being offered here in a separate ad. In addition to the two Hardt Planes, there was also a Baker Hamilton "Stiletto" brand Draw knife marked Hardt twice. The first name is Otis and not Louis or John. In the same box were two additional cutters and an extra cap for the block plane, as well as 5 cutters for this smooth plane. Given that, the assumption is these planes and misc. parts have a direct link to and are part of the Hardt family legacy.

Roger Smith in his reference PATMPIA #1 has a story on what is known about Hardt. Roger surmised that Hardt had the body parts cast here in California, and then machined them himself. He then bought the frogs and cutters from Sargent, and those parts are proper and properly marked as they should be. Roger surmised that Hardt probably only made one production run of these and that approx. 7 or so were known at the time he published his Vol. 1 book on patented planes.

The Sargent handle and knob are original and in very nice condition. It is well made and nicely machined. The japanning is original and well over 90%. There are no structural flaws or issues. No apologies. About as nice as one could ask for.

A pair of Hardt planes were recently offered at a major tool auction and one brought up to $9,000.00. The second one had major damage and still bought close to 5K. Hardt planes came in at least three sizes. A block plane, a jointer size plane, and this the smoother at just under 12" long. All are rare. A nice example of one of the rarest American patented planes that can found, with the added bonus of it being the only plane patented here in CA. A rare opportunity.

Fine . . . . . . $2750.00        SOLD!!

Hardt Patent Block Plane  Louis Hardt of Yuba City California was issued the patent for this unusual block plane design on August 8 1893.

This rare block plane came out of California based tool box that also contained a smooth plane Hardt produced. and also a Baker Hamilton "Stiletto" brand Draw knife marked Hardt twice. In the same box were two additional cutters and a cap for this plane, as well as 5 Sargent cutters for the smooth plane. The assumption is these planes and misc. parts have a direct link to and are part of the Hardt family legacy.

Roger Smith in his reference PATMPIA #1 gives a story behind Hardt. Roger surmised that Hardt had the body parts cast here in California, and then machined them himself. Hardt then bought the frogs and cutters from Sargent, and those parts are proper and properly marked as they should be. Roger surmises that Hardt probably only made one production run of these and that approx. 7 or so were known at the time he published his 1st book on patented planes.

It is a well made and nicely machined plane. The japanning is original and approx. 90%. There are no structural flaws or issues. It appears to have been cleaned or was a rough casting as there is some pitting or texture on the sides and sole. A nice example of one of the rarest American patented planes that can found, with the added bonus of it being the only plane patented here in CA. A rare opportunity.

Good + . . . . . . $1250.00        SOLD!!

"Stiletto" Draw Knife Marked Hardt  This Baker Hamilton "Stiletto" brand draw knife was found in same box as the two Hardt planes above. Marked Hardt twice and 2 different ways on the top bar indicating these tools were the personal property of a Hardt family member. One mark is just Hardt, and the other has the first name Otis. A quick search has info on him and being from Nevada City the same general area as where these planes were first made. Pieces of history. Free w/ purchase of either or both Hardt planes above. Nice.

Good + . . . . . . $150.00 or FREE w/ Hardt purchase         SOLD!!

Hardt Smooth Plane Block Plane & Draw Knife Package Deal  The Baker Hamilton "Stiletto" brand draw knife was found in same box as the two Hardt planes above. Marked Hardt twice, 2 different ways, on the top bar indicating these tools were the personal property of a Hardt family member. Pieces of history. Nice.

Good + . . . . . . $4,000.00 / Lot        SOLD!!

Meriden Patent Smooth Plane   This plane is a pretty hard to find patented plane. The cutter is marked with numerous dates to protect the design from would be competitors. It is in overall nice condition noting the replaced front knob. Interesting.

Good + . . . . .$895.00       SOLD

Patented Toboggan Plane   This plane is discussed in Roger Smiths books on the subject. They can be found with a decal label to identify them. Interesting.

Good + . . . . .$175.00        SOLD

Foster Patent Smooth Plane   This unusual patented plane is a pretty hard to find. It is late in the scheme of things, but a very unusual design with its rotating turntable design. They were made by Ohio and sold from Popular Science in the teens. Interesting.

Good + . . . . .$3000.00        SOLD

Buckeye Smooth Plane  This is a tough plane to find these days. The tag on it indicates I first sold it to the collector back in 87 at a street fair here in CA. Those were the good old days. 1.50 gas, tools were still falling out of every garage and yard sale. Tool Buyers were abundant, Flea markets were a primary source for antiques instead of Walmart and Chinese castoffs, there was no internet, no eBay, and certainly no internet rip-offs. And although there might have been low-lifes lurking about they were mostly localized to their home towns / states and not really a threat or worry. Life was great.

This plane is all original and in nice condition.

Good + . . . . .$150.00          SOLD

Rodier Patent Jack Plane  Louis Rodier was issued a couple different patents for the planes he designed. The first in 1879, and another in 1885. This jack plane size incorporates the leaf spring frog adjustment and star wheel adjuster from his earlier patent. The idea was to adjust both the depth of cut, and the angle all with one turn of the wheel. Sounds like a plan, but the idea never really caught on, and like many other better idea planes this one faded soon after it was introduced. From what I have read he was only in business selling this plane for approximately 5 years or so. A fellow named Laflin was his partner, and the actual manufacturer.

 The most memorable aspect about these planes is their graphic look. The sides are cast with vertical ribs. Both for strength, and an appealing look. The sole is corrugated with waves and has a great look to it. This plane measures 15" long. The cutter is marked Buck which is proper. There is a small chip on the backside of the throat. The adjuster is operational. There are no other casting cracks or other damage. The handle and knob are original and very nice. There is no rust or pitting to speak of just a bit of shelf dust. Most of these planes are found with no finish, or japanned black. This one as can be seen is red. I believe it is original. The cutter is marked Buck which is proper. There are remains of the paper label near the tail. The label was the only place these planes were marked, and it is usually gone.

Good +  . . . . .$1295.00      SOLD!!

Metallic Plane Co of Auburn NY Fillister Plane  As nice as they come. Lots of original japanning with no chips, cracks, or other damage. All parts are present and original. The oftentimes missing fillister bed is present, undamaged and nice. The rosewood handle is very nice. The stamp on the cutter is the only marking, and says Excelsior and the company name and location. It has a rack type adjuster on the back of it. This is a well known and documented plane that was patented by a fellow named Storkes. They made line of well received bench planes that were popular in that region back in the last quarter of the 19th century. There is a complete write-up and more details in Roger Smiths PTAMPTIA books. Very Nice!!

Good +  . . . . .$1795.00  SOLD!!

Siegley / Edwin Hahn #5 Jack Plane  This is the early version without a lateral adjuster. The cutter has a mark on the top that is hard to make out. The cap is marked with the size #5. It is a nice condition plane and the wood is good. Nice!!

Good +  . . . . .$95.00      SOLD!

Standard Rule & Level Co. #3 Size Smooth Plane   The condition of this unusual small smooth plane is exceptional. The Rosewood hand is perfect has the most wonderful form. The cutter is proper and clearly marked. No cracks breaks, chips, rust, pitting or other damage.

The patent for this plane was granted October 30th 1883. The company was headquartered in Unionville CT. They had been in business since the 1870's making just rules, but added a line of both metal and wood bodied planes based on a Solon Rust patent. The company was not around for long, and later joined with Upson Nut Co which dropped this line or design of planes and offered a product more similar to Stanley's line of planes. Very Nice!!

Fine  . . . . . . .$695.00         SOLD!

O. POHL German Sash Fillister / Rabbet Plane This manufacture German fillister plane looks to be oak. The cutter and cap are fashioned from cutters from other planes and have info on them that was lost when they were reshaped. The nose of the plane is marked with the maker info,  It is in fine condition.

Good + . . . . . $295.00        SOLD!!

Unusual #112 Like Scraper Plane The origin and provenance of this plane are a mystery. It appears to be unmarked, and I can not find anything on the cutter either. The body is nicely cast, and the brass adjusting screws have a very fine and nicely done diagonal knurling. The wooden handle and knob are damage free, nicely done and of an undetermined wood. The cutter is 2" wide, and the plane body is 2.5 inches wide, by just under 11" long. Whether it is a patternmakers one of a kind design, or a prototype by an aspiring plane manufacturer we will never know, but it is a very interesting piece, and will be a welcome addition to the advanced collection, if you are not going by numbers.

Good + . . . . . $ 195.00 SOLD

Palmer Storkes Patented Metallic Plane This unusual patented plane is in nice condition with only some minor wear here and there as evidence that it was used. It is 15" long. The sole is corrugated and looks good. The throat has two small nicks. The cutter is marked Buck Brothers and is 7" long with 2" to the slot. The adjuster feature works. There is light pitting on the sides and sole, but nothing major. It is a nice example overall.

Good + . . . . . $195.00       SOLD

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