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Stanley
Squares & Bevels

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Stanley Sweetheart # 21 6" Combo Square This is the smallest and hardest to find size of this popular tool. There is one spot of corrosion on the blade, but it is otherwise very nice.

Good+ . . . . $40.00         SOLD!!

Stanley # 16 Improved Mitre Square  Cast Iron Frame w/ Walnut infill. 2 - 8" and 2 - 10". All are pretty nice, noting some light pitting and all are the same price.

Good + . . . . . $30.00 Each           All SOLD!!

Stanley No. 14 Adjustable Try Square   A small hard to find 4" # 14 Adjustable Square in nickel finish. Good marking. Little to no rust or pitting. Pretty nice!!

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

Stanley Winterbottom Patent 8" Combined Try & Mitre Square This early Stanley try & miter square has lead infil around the rivets.

Good . . . . .37.95          SOLD!!

Stanley # 15 Brass Frame Try Square I see no maker info but the configuration says type 1 Stanley # 15. A nice showpiece.

Good . . . . . $25.00         SOLD!!

Stanley # 10 Inlaid Try Squares  4 -6- 8- 10. All pretty nice. All with readable stamps on blades in different locations, different logos. A nice set sold as a lot or individually.

Good +. . . . .95.00 / Lot of 4       SOLD!!

Stanley No. 24 Patented Combination Try Square & Bevel There is a patent date stamped on the handle. It is there, but hard to make out. The blade is approx. 7" across the top. Hard to find!!

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

Stanley #2 Mahogany Infill 12" Machinist Square  The stamp is there, but very fine, and very faint. Nice.

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

Stanley Type 1 #16 Mitre Square This is clearly marked on the blade with the early Stanley logo. The bottom casting is rounded making it the earliest version of this unusual miter square. It is the largest, and hardest to find size. Nice!

Good + . . . . . . $90.00        SOLD!!

Stanley R100 Sweetheart Era Take-Down Framing Square This is nice. It is tight. Nice!

Good + . . . . . .$60.00     SOLD!!

1st Model Stanley #31 Angle Divider w/ Rosewood Handle About as nice as one could ask for. These never had the bottom plate that the later all metal # 30 angle divider has. Proper as shown, and very nice!!

Good + . . . . . . $75.00      SOLD!!

Stanley # 25 14" Bevel  This is the largest and hardest to find size of this popular tool. It is in super condition. You will see 100 of the smaller sizes for every one of these with a 14" blade. Very hard to find!!

Good + . . . . $95.00        SOLD!!

Stanley Rosewood & Brass # 25 12" Bevel Sweetheart Era Tough size to find, especially in this nice condition.

Fine . . . . . $40.00       SOLD!!

Stanley # 225 12" Double Blade Bevel These unusual 2 blade Stanley 225 bevels were only made for a few years and are hard to find.

Good . . . . . $95.00       SOLD!!

Stanley # 30 Angle Dividers   Two of them are sweetheart era. All are nice.

Left . . . . Fine . . . . . . . $60.00     SOLD!!

Left 2 . . . . Fine . . . . . . . $60.00     SOLD!!

Middle . . . Fine   . . . . . . . $60.00      SOLD!!

Right . . . Good   . . . . . . . $60.00     SOLD!!

Stanley No. 30 Sweetheart Era Angle Divider Same as above but a bit dirtier. Nice condition that will clean to be better. Marked on proper bottom crossbar with Sweetheart Era Logo dating it from the 1920s - 30s.

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

Stanley # 30 Angle Finder Like new with proper marked bottom bar. Near Perfect Nice!

Fine . . . . . $80.00     SOLD!

Patented Bevels / Squares

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Fisher 1868 Patent Combination Bevel / Gauge This bevel w/ readable degree gauge is in nice condition. The small thumbscrews are original and the blade and scales are nice.The Rosewood body is very nice, and the screws are not damaged. The patent info is on the brass arch.These are a hard to find tool in this nice condition and turn up only occasionally.

Good +. . . . . . . .395.00     SOLD!

Disston & Morss 1868 Fisher Patent Protractor & Bevel w/ Level - Square - Rule This Carpenters Combination Tool was patented by Fisher in 1868 and offered by Disston & Morss.

Uncleaned w/ genuine nice even patina. It is in very good overall condition. The body is Rosewood, and it has had a piece of carved bone inlaid into the body. Clear patent info and increment markings on the brass protractor. Steel blade has rule markings. Bubble is good. Very nice!! An interesting variant.

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

Howard 1867 Patent Brass Handle Bevel w/ Level Good overall condition!! Dents and small dings. Good bubble. Patent info on the brass body. Patent was granted in 1867. A hard to find bevel. Graphic and Nice!!

Good + . . . . . . . $200.00      SOLD!!

Howard Patent 8" Rosewood Handle Bevel w/ Level Good overall condition!! Dents and small dings. Patent info is there but hardly visible. Patent was granted in 1867. A hard to find bevel. Nice!!

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

Halstead & Ackerman 1855 Patent Square & Bevel 4 1/2" blade. This is a combination square & bevel patented by Jonas Halstead & Cornelius Ackerman both of NY, NY. Patent was issued on June 26, 1855 and the number is #13127. The body is brass and marked clearly w/ the patent info.

Good . . . . . 57.00        SOLD!!

Halstead & Ackerman Patented 1855 Square w/ Bevel This is a combination square/bevel patented by Jonas Halstead & Cornelius Ackerman both of NY, NY. Patent was issued on June 26, 1855 #13127. The body is brass and marked clearly w/ the patent info. It will clean to be much nicer

Good + . . . . . . $65.00      SOLD!!

Early Brass Frame Square w/ Bevel  Unmarked, but looks just like a Stanley #15 with the addition of a bevel w/ graduated window with pitch increments. Similar to Disston's # 9 square w/ bevel as well. Very nice.

Good + . . . . . $55.00    SOLD!!

Adjustable Gauge Co., Lexington, KY. Angle Divider / 2 Arm Bevel The patent # is 895,560. It was granted in 1908. 2 blades connected by gears similar to Langlais Patent Angle Divider. The finish on the body is like new and original. The condition is second to none. The body is 8 1/4" long x 1 3/4" wide. Nice uncommon gauge

Fine . . . . . $125.00        SOLD!!

Patented Oct 2 1888 P. L. Fox Square / Bevel The Fox patent square / bevel / angle layout tool was patented in 1888. The patent number is 390,470 and can be found and viewed using Google Patent search. This example is in fine condition, and the stamp is still readable on the blade. The bevel portion has graduations marked on it as well.

The collector, true to form, put a coat of his protective lacquer on it. It will wash off. The tags indicates he bought it from Roger Smith in 1979 and that this was his 3959 tool out of over 15,000 that he cataloged in the tool collection he amassed. Nice!!

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

Philo Fox 1888 Patent Combination 8" Try Square & Sliding Bevel Very nice!! Blade is nice. Name & patent info visible. These do not turn up all that often.

Fine . . . . . $150.00      SOLD!!

Smith Patent Combination Square / Bevel This is a pretty rare tool in the scheme of things. Designed for roof framing and other associated tasks where more than one angle or bevel was needed at a time. The patent info is on the handle, and the aluminum body is pretty nice noting one casting flaw on the bottom right.

Good . . . . . . $295.00       SOLD

1873 Patent Larrison / Leigh  Combination Bevel / Level w/ Graduated Brass Blade   I have never had or seen this unusual patented combination bevel / level before. I found one reference in a price guide to a damaged one selling for close to 1000 in a well known tool auction a few years back. There was no maker info or anything else listed in the description. Just that it was unusual.

The condition of this example is exceptional.The only similar combination bevel / square I could find for this date is different in some aspects, and correct in others. I believe it is the correct patent and that they modified it to be easier to make and use. The patent number is 160106 and it was granted to a J. L. Larrison, and H. Leigh who lived in NY and PA pretty close to each other. Very unusual!!  Opportunity knocks!!

Fine  . . . . . . $900.00      SOLD!!

Starrett
Squares & Bevels

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Starrett 6" Combination Square Nice!!

Good + . . . . . . $40.00    SOLD!!

Starrett #439 Builders Square w/ 18" Blade The previous owner thought enough of this to build a special box to store it in. He also engraved his name on an edge with an electric pen. All the bubbles are good. Overall it is very nice! 

Good + . . . . . $250.00          SOLD!!

Starrett #435-12-4R Combo Square  This 4 piece combination square is in nice condition. A lite clean will make it like new, and they are still in production with a retail of close to $200.

Good + . . . . . . $160.00        SOLD!

Starrett # 439 Builders Square w/ 24" Blade Matte crinkle finish. Blade marked 439. 4 good bubbles. Some stains on blade but nice. Very good overall condition.

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

Starrett 12" Combination Square w/ Protractor & Angle Divider This 4 piece combination square is in nice condition. The box has seen better days. No rust, pitting, cracks or other problems. There is some minor staining on the blade, but not rust or pits. Ready to go back to work.

Fine . . . . . . $150.00           SOLD!

Starrett Carpenters Folding Square This is a hard to find folding square w/ Protractor. Used but OK. The blade appears to have been swapped out.

Good + . . . . . . $195.00      SOLD!

#439 Starrett 18" Builders Square There is some staining on the blade, but it is not pitted. One of the 4 bubbles is dead. Nice enough. Will be a good user!!

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

Starrett # 439 Builders Square w/ 24" Blade  Very good overall condition. 4 good bubbles. Matching numbers. Some stains on blade but nice.

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

Starrett No. 163 30" Drafting Square A Starrett 30" T-Square with an interesting decorative cast head!! Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $30.00     SOLD!!

Antique Machinist & Carpenters
Wood Handle Squares

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Wood Handle Carpenters Square w/ Level in Handle  A large square with a factory level built into the handle. I see no maker marks. 18" blade. Very Nice.

Fine . . . . . $60.00          SOLD!!

12 Inch Walnut Handle Carpenter Square w/ Level & Scribe Nice wood. Good Bubble. Faint increments on blade. I see no maker info but think it is a Disston & Morss. An unusual & nice Square.

Good . . . . . $85.00         SOLD!!

18" Rosewood Handle Carpenter Square I see no maker info. Peg to keep it on the board. Very nice

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

Disston & Morss Walnut Handle Square w/ Level & Scribe  8" blade. This walnut handle square has a level built into the handle as well as a pull out scribe at the base. Both the blade and handle are marked. Pretty nice!!

Good + . . . . . $100.00      SOLD!!

D. B. & S. Rosewood Handle 10" Machinist Square  Very Nice. Marked on 10" blade D. B. & S. Prov. RI. D. B. & S. stands for Darling Brown & Sharpe. Just to the right of that is the Patent date of October 6 1857. 10" Blade.

Fine . . . . . $40.00      SOLD!!

4 D. B. & S. Rosewood Handle Machinist Squares   D. B. & S. stands for Darling Brown & Sharpe. The stamps are very faint if visible at all. The overall condition of each is nice noting some light pitting. There is a 8", an 10", and 2 - 12".

Good . . . . . $40.00 Choice

2 D. B. S. / Darling Brown Sharpe Squares The large one is marked with Patent date and name. The small one is pitted. Overall condition is nice. Nice!!

10"  . . . . . $40.00            SOLD!!

4"  . . . . . $20.00           SOLD!!

2 Rosewood Handle Try Squares The large one is a Stanley Sweetheart era 7 1/2" model. The smaller one is unmarked. It is a bit heavier duty and better made. Disston Perhaps? Both are very nice!

Good + . . . . . . $30.00 / Pair      SOLD!!

Tidgewell / Middletown CT 18" Carpenters Square It is straight with little or no rust or pitting. Good stamp. Very Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $70.00     SOLD!!

Henry Disston & Sons Square w/ Level in Handle & Scribe The overall condition is nice. It is faintly marked with increments, and the maker name. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $75.00     SOLD!!

Disston & Morss Walnut Handle Square w/ Level 12" blade. This walnut handle square has a level built into the handle. The mark is faint, but there. Blade is lightly pitted. Pretty nice!!

Good . . . . . $55.00      SOLD!!

16 Inch Rosewood Handle Carpenter Square w/ Level & Scribe Nice wood. Could be Walnut. Good Bubble. Pitted blade. I see no maker info. Probably Disston & Morse. A nice showpiece.

Good . . . . . $65.00        SOLD!!

Rosewood Handle Carpenters 12" Square w/ Level & Scribe in Handle An unusual variation with a factory level built into the handle. Note scribe in bottom of handle. I see no maker marks. 12" blade. Very Nice.

Fine . . . . . $75.00     SOLD!!

Groves & Sons Sheffield 16" Carpenters Square This large English Carpenters square by Groves & Sons, a well known and respected English toolmaker is straight with little or no rust or pitting and plenty of original bluing remaining on the blade. Good stamp. Very Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $65.00   SOLD!!

T. C. Crouch Rosewood & Brass Carpenters Square OK. Stamped mark hard to make out.

Good . . . . . $15.00      SOLD!!

Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware 12" Carpenters Square  Most examples of Keen Kutter tools are beat up and about used to death. Not so here. This is about as nice as I have seen. Good clear stamp and note the fine lines still present in the handle groove. Very Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $30.00     SOLD!!

Disston & Morss Walnut Handle Square w/ Level 10" blade. This walnut handle square has a level built into the handle. I can not see the mark, but it is the same design and form as the others. Pretty nice!!

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

St. Johnsbury
 Squares & Bevels

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St. Johnsbury Double Blade Bevel W/ Diamond Pattern Brass Body The patent for this design bevel was granted on June 14 1870 to Isaiah J. Robinson. That date is faintly stamped at the bottom of the handle. I see no other markings. This bevel was made and sold by the St. Johnsbury Tool Co. located in Vermont. The condition is good with normal wear. The blades are dirty with ever so light pitting. The brass body is 5 3/4" long and the blades are 9" long. The workmanship of this companies tools is unsurpassed and world renowned. This double bladed bevel is a rare variation of one of the many bevels this company offered. A Super Piece!!

Good . . . . . $1095.00       SOLD!!

St. Johnsbury Patented Bevel Mr. I. J. Robinson of St. Johnsbury VT, is known as the premier maker of bevels, squares and other measuring tools for the woodworking and machinist trades, and pulled the patent for this design bevel on June 14th 1870.There were none finer to be had during his day, and his line of tools remain today one of the favorites of the old tool collecting crowd. This example has some light pitting on the 6" blade, but the 4" body and the rosewood infill are in super condition. The name and patent info on the body are clear and strong. A Mr. A. Young has carefully and tastefully stamped his name into the rosewood for an added nice touch. A nice example.

Good+. . . . . . . .$395.00      SOLD

15" St. Johnsbury Brass Body Rosewood Infill Bevel  With a 15" blade, this is the largest size bevel St. Johnsbury Tool Co. made and is quite hard to find. The patent for this bevel was granted on June 14 1870 to Isaiah J. Robinson. I see no marks, but that is typical. It was made and sold by the St. Johnsbury Tool Co. located in Vermont. It has seen use but is in overall nice condition. The workmanship of this companies tools is unsurpassed. The brass body is approx. 9" long and the blade is 15" long. A Super Piece!!

Fine . . . . . $795.00      SOLD!!

St. Johnsbury Rosewood Infill Bevel The patent for this bevel was granted on June 14 1870 to Isaiah J. Robinson. It was made and sold by the St. Johnsbury Tool Co. located in Vermont. The condition is second to none. The workmanship of this companies tools is unsurpassed. The brass body is 5 5/8" long and the blade is 9" long. A Super Piece!!

Fine . . . . . $295.00     SOLD!!

St. Johnsbury Rosewood Infill Square w/ 15" Blade This square is unmarked but there is no doubt who the maker is. The 15 blade is very unusual. It does have a few small spots of pitting and stains on the blade, but it is in overall nice condition. The workmanship of this companies tools is unsurpassed. A Nice Piece!!

Good . . . . . $195.00     SOLD!!

12" St Johnsbury Machinist Square This is a prime example of a true masterpiece of workmanship and skill from a different era.There is no damage, rust pitting or other flaws. An unusual square, in an unusual size and in unusually nice condition.

Good+. . . . . . . $195.00     SOLD

More
Bevels / Squares

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Southington Patented "Holdfast" Bevel The condition of this bevel is very nice. It has a unusual blade locking mechanism that I assume the patent info on the blade pertains to. Very Nice!!

Fine . . . . . . $60.00        SOLD!!

Sargent 8" Steel Carpenters Bevel Much harder to find than similar Stanley versions.Marked with a patent. Nickel loss but no rust or pitting. Will be a fine user. Nice!!

Good . . . . . . $20.00         SOLD!!         

Southington "Hold Fast" 10" Steel Carpenters Bevel This Southington Hardware Co bevel sports a patented idea with its lever lock feature. Much harder to find than Stanley or other maker bevels. Will be a fine user. Nice!!

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

Goodell Pratt 12" Brass Bound Rosewood Bevel Nice enough. The original owner lightly scratched his initials in the Rosewood body. That has been buffed out. You can hardly see it now. No rust or pitting, and good stamp. Nice!!

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

Star Tool Co. Patented Rosewood Handle Bevel Very good overall condition!! Patented November 5 1867. A hard to find bevel in this nice condition. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . . . $35.00     SOLD!

Early & Unusual Angle Divider The design looks a lot like a Langlai. It is simply marked Pat Apld For on the main steel body. The locking lever on the back operates as it should, and i am not sure of the function of the sliding brass collar on the main body

Good+. . . . . . $225.00     SOLD!

Goodell Pratt Rosewood Infill 8" Bevel This is a very hard to find bevel. Goodell Pratt bought out St Johnsbury Tool Co, when they were at their peak and offered these for just a short period before they left the market. Goodell Pratt was best known for their extensive line of quality drills and other small tools, and were trying to expand their market,. Great idea, but either the depression, or Stanley ended those dreams and the rest is history. A nice example in lightly used condition.

Good+. . . . . . $145.00     SOLD!

Henry Disston 18" Rosewood Bevel   This 18" Disston Bevel is a rare piece by Henry Disston, the famous and respected maker of Disston handsaws. Besides saws Disston offered a few other tools like levels and bevels and they are all hard to find. Especially the rarer and more unusual pieces like this, and especially in this nice condition. Most Disston tools that are found are usually well worn from use.

Look at the condition of this extra large 18" rosewood bevel!!  It is near mint with a bold and clear stamp. It was obviously never used and had been stored away for the better part of 100 years. A super piece!!

Fine +  . . . . . . $150.00       SOLD!

Howard Patent Rosewood Bevel This is in very nice condition. Mr. Howard made a top of the line series of carpenters bevels, some with cast decorated bodies, some w/ levels incorporated into the body,  and this design must have been meant for the common working guy. The patent info is boldly stamped into the body  It is a pretty unusual piece.

Fine  . . . . . . $95.00      SOLD!

Kershaw Brothers Patented 1892 "Eagle" T Bevel Nice!! Patent granted in 1892. 9" Blade w/ patent and name info is nice. Good overall condition!! A hard to find size patented carpenters bevel. Graphic and Nice!!

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

Goodell Pratt 10" Brass Body Rosewood Infill Bevel   About as nice as one could ask for. Note the fine detail construction in the last pic. Good stamp. Very nice!!

Fine . . . . . . $150.00    SOLD!!

Disston 10" Steel Carpenters Bevel Disston is not just well known, they are famous for their line of saws. In addition to saws they also marketed a line of other carpenter and building related tools. Squares, levels and so forth. All are much harder to find than similar Stanley versions. This unusual bevel be a fine user or nice addition to the collection. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . . $25.00      SOLD!!

Hall & Knapp Bevel   A rare & early bevel in super condition. This was produced before they merged with Stanley to form the Stanley Rule & Level Co.

Fine   . . . . . $55.00      SOLD!!

Goodell Pratt   Brass Framed & Rosewood Fill Bevel  There is one small chip in the wood on the edge. It will not affect use. A beautiful tool in the style of St. Johnsbury of Vermont tools.

Fine . . . . . $125.00     SOLD!

Disston & Morss 12" Rosewood Handle Sliding T Bevel The locking nut is the tell. It is marked on the handle with a name of sorts. Looks French to me. AL deciphered it as Fishers Patent and could not be told otherwise. Otherwise unmarked that I see . Nice.

Good . . . . $20.00        SOLD!!

Southington Patented 1914 "Holdfast" Bevel Very nice!! Patent granted in 1914. Blade w/ patent and name info is nice. Good overall condition!! Graphic and Nice!!

Fine . . . . . $65.00      SOLD!!

Bailey's 1872 Patent Flush T Bevel w/ Lever Lock Type 1  Nice!! Made from 1872 - 1878. This is the early type 1 and is much harder to find than the later type 2. Blade is nice. Good overall condition!! A hard to find early patented bevel. Graphic and Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $250.00          SOLD!!

Disston No. 9 Square w/ Bevel  The overall condition is nice. It is faintly marked with increments, but I see no maker name or info. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $30.00        SOLD!!

Nelson & Hubbard Middletown CT. Rosewood Bevel w/ Ruler Handle  Early & Unusual. Note the ruler handle, and the brass plaque on the back side. The blade is nearly 14".

Good . . . . . . $30.00     SOLD!!

Nelson & Hubbard Middletown CT. Rosewood Handle Bevel w/ Ruler Early & unusual with the ruler handle. Note the brass plaque. Maker stamp on the back side. Faint, but there. The 12" blade is lightly pitted and it has seen use.

Good . . . . . . $30.00     SOLD!!

Patented "Hold - Fast" Rosewood Handle 8" Bevel Nice!!

Fine . . . . . . . $30.00     SOLD!!

12" Cast Iron Handle Bevel w/ Protractor  Different. 12" Blade. Protractor / angle gage built into cast iron handle. Unmarked.

Good+ . . . . . $45.00      SOLD!!

Combination Squares

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Standard Tool Company Chaplin Patent Center Head Combination Square This style combination square / center finder was patented by Orrill R. Chaplin. This is the 5" size. Overall condition is very good. The rule is a later replacement. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $95.00         SOLD!!

2 Patented Center Head Combo Tools Tough to find these have been in the collection for 20 -30 years. The smaller one I believe a Standard Tool Co. example. The blade is marked Standard Tool Co. Athol. It is a 2 piece affair that was pinned together. The tag on it indicates it came from Roger Smith back in 1979.

The larger one has a later Brown and Sharpe 12" blade in it. I believe it was made by Standard Tool Co as well. It too is a two piece design that was pinned together. These are an interesting combination tool---a try and mitre square, center finder, depth gauge, and more.

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

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

Standard Tool Co. Center Head / Square Another version w/ original rule.

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

Goodell - Pratt 12" 4 Piece Machinist Combination Square The blade is marked Millers Falls, or MF. I believe that is wrong. It does have one spot of pitting, the rest is pretty nice.

Good + . . . . . . $40.00    SOLD!!

Moore & Wright Combination Square By the well known English maker of machinist tools. Overall very nice, noting the center finder head looks to be a bit different. The rule is in inches for the American crowd.

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

Union 615 - 12 4 Piece No. 4 Grad. Combination Machinist Square NOS - minty nice in original ratty box. The square is virtually unused and their top of the line, not one of the later light duty things. Comparable to Starrett. Nice.

Fine . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!

Millers Falls No. 363 12" Combination Square NOS. With center head and scribe. Some rust inhibitor remains that will wipe off. Nice!

Good +  . . . . . . $45.00     SOLD!!

Millers Falls No. 361 6" Combination Square NOS. With center head and scribe. Lightly cleaned of box rust on the head. Still Nice!

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

Lufkin #525 Combination Square / Rule Center Finder As new and in the original box.

Good + . . . . . . . $120.00          SOLD!

Lufkin 25C 12" Combination Square NOS. With center head and scribe. Some rust inhibitor remains that will wipe off. Nice!

Good + . . . . . . $50.00    SOLD!!

Brown & Sharpe 18" Machinist Square This is oversize. I do not know how to call it off other than that. Nice enough. Will be a good user!!

Good  . . . . . . $55.00     SOLD! 

Woodpeckers 12" XL in-DEXABLE Combination Square Woodpecker still offers this style combo square. They are loaded with features to facilitate precise layouts and are somewhat bigger and heavier than typical combination squares like those by Starrett. The rule is marked in inches on both sides and the layout indents are at 1/32"s. Like new unused condition.

Fine . . . . . $100.00            SOLD!!

Framing Squares

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Keen Kutter / 1901 Nichols Patent Take Down Square This unusual Simmons Hardware / Keen Kutter take down square is in great condition. The original canvas case has some issues at the ends. The rule itself is in fine condition.

Mastering all the jobs that can be done with a framing square is a lost art in todays world. There is so much to be known, that books have been written on the subject. A fine piece in fine condition from Simmons Hardware / Keen Kutter the Midwest's renowned marketer of fine tools.

Good +. . . . . $125.00       SOLD!!

Unusual Adjustable Framing Square I see no maker mark or patent info. It has angles and pitches marked off on one blade, and inches on the other. I assume it is for roof framing, stair layout or other angle related carpentry tasks. Check all the pics to see the details. Different & Nice enough.

Good . . . . . . $225.00     SOLD!!

Calhoon Patent Square / Bevel Roofers Tool  This unusual patented roofers square / bevel, w/ level hails from MO and was patented in 1912. It was slightly over engineered and the idea as presented never really caught on in its day. I suppose that could be attributed to a variety of reasons besides how complicated it seems, and how many different scales there are. It is a hard to find and odd piece.

Later the Swanson speed square was introduced using much of this squares ideas but utilizing the KISS design criteria, it was "new, novel, very popular, and .simple  It was touted as a new and wonderful invention. It just goes to show that there really are no new ideas. I'd be willing to bet Swanson made a lot more money also.

Fine  . . . . . . $250.00     SOLD!!

Robinson Patent Eagle Mfg Co Bridge Square The condition is super and near new. This early and unusual square is an interesting design and very hard to find. The blades are all nice and both the patent info and the Eagle Name are clear and bold. 95% or so of the finish remains on the cross bar. Rare and desirable

Excellent + . . . . . $695.00         SOLD!

The Standard Take-Down Framing Square The copperized finish on this framing square was an upgrade option that Southington offered and not many people choose as this is the first one that I have seen. It is simply marked "The Standard" and is in excellent condition. The canvas case did its job, and is a bit tattered looking. The 101 model according to the small pocket catalog that is included also offered their patented rafter tables that their 100 model did not. Very Nice!!

Good +  . . . . . . . $95.00      SOLD

Misc.
Machinist Tools

Stanley .

Wm. Koenig / Troy NY 3 Bar Depth Gauge / Gage Wm. Koenig was written up and pictured in Popular Science back in the 40's and was awarded a prize for his wartime money saving ideas. This unusual piece is nice & different!!

Fine . . . . . $75.00          SOLD!!

Sawyer Tool Co. Patented 1897 Thread Pitch Gauge Sawyer Tool Co. was originally based in Fitchburg Mass. The design was granted a patent on September 21 1897. It is referred to as the Arrow or Spear Point. Sizes run from 4 to 60. This early machinist thread pitch gage is in very nice condition. Perfect for the collection or use.

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

Sawyer Tool Mfg. Co. 2" "Hard No. 10" Double Machinist Square This tiny machinist or die-makers square is very nice. Sawyer Tool Co. was an early obscure Mass. based tool makers. The blade is marked and measures 2 1/2" overall. Very nice!!

Fine . . . . .45.00       SOLD!!

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

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

Whale Bone Handle Square From the collection, these two tools originated from an early east coast tool auction.

Good +. . . . . . . . SOLD!

Kenny's Patent Marking Gauge Pat Jan 4th 1870 This interesting piece is unmarked, as they all are, but it is a well known and very desirable patented tool from the 19th century. Typically they have a Rosewood and Boxwood head, but this version has two boxwood ones. As is often the case, these heads are both cracked, and one has been glued. It is still operational and looks OK as is. The brass rod is in super condition and has never been cleaned or abused. Ready as is to be used, or with a simple restoration, this could be a highlight.

Good+. . . . . . . . $150.00     SOLD

Brown & Sharpe / Ames Patent 6" Center Square This square w/ center head was patented in 1852. Some light pitting, but good stamp and readable 12ths & 16ths increments. An interesting and early measuring tool. Nice!!

Good . . . . . $30.00      SOLD!!

Henry Disston & Sons Cast Iron Handle Square w/ Level Very Nice and very unusual. Has Keystone emblem in frame casting. 9" Blade. Good bubble.

Good + . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!

Lufkin & Starrett Tool & Die Maker 6" Machinist Squares Very nice.

Lufkin - - - - - Fine . . . . . $30.00      SOLD!!

Starrett - - - - - - Fine . . . . . $45.00      SOLD!!

Lufkin No. 138 Tool & Die Makers Square This unusual small machinist square is in nice overall condition! It can be set out of square with the second thumbscrew on the bottom. Different

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

Starrett No. 298 Key Seat Rule Clamps Mint in the box.

Fine . . . . . 35.00         SOLD!

Lufkin 79 L Telescoping Gages 5/16" To 6" in Pouch Dirty but nice.

Good + . . . . . 40.00         SOLD!!

Brown & Sharpe # 267 Inside Micrometer w/ 10 Rods in Case In good usable condition. Some light tarnish that will clean.

Good . . . . . . $50.00          SOLD!!

Starrett  9" # 85 D Divider Set 5 legs. Nice!

Fine. . . . . $95.00      SOLD!!

J. D. Wilkinson 1887 Patent Quick Adjust Dividers The condition is very nice. Lift the spring loaded curved steel arm to disengage the thumbscrew gear and allow the leg to quickly rough adjust, then fine adjust with the thumbscrew. A neat design.

The patent info is clearly stamped into the brass body as can be seen in the pics. The patent # is 364561 and the patent and a few other references to this early and unusual tool comes up using Google. A fine addition to the early machinist tool collection.

Good + . . . . .$150.00       SOLD! 

J. D. Wilkinson 1887 Patent Quick Adjust Dividers The condition is very nice. Good patina, good points, fully operable. In use one would lift the spring loaded curved steel arm to disengage the thumbscrew gear and allow the leg to quickly rough adjust, then fine adjust with the thumbscrew engaged. A neat design.

The patent info is clearly stamped into the brass body as can be seen in the pics. I recently bought this at a PAST meeting where it changed hands twice before I traded for it later in the day. I had passed it over earlier because it was in a junk box and missed it. I have only seen one other, and it is listed on my past sales site Antiqbuyer.com.

Google search or its AI search could find no others. Google use to recognize it, as when I last had one and wrote about it 10 -15 years ago there was some info out there. Times have changed and so has Google search. See my listing for the other one on Antiqbuyer.com.

A short side story: I asked my new friend, AL (Googles Gemini artificial intelligence) about it, and it was a fking disaster. First it straight out lied and made shit up giving me an improper citation to an irrelevant patent. When I corrected it, it then misidentified the patent holders name and again came up with the wrong patent. When I pointed that out to it, it congratulated me for being so smart.

It then referenced me to 3 different antique tool websites that MIGHT have more info. None did. I then pointed out to it that one was listed in the past sales archives at Antiqbuyer.com, and asked why it did not find or use that info. Al came back with some BS about my website was too specialized, and a retail site and felt those others, also retail websites who pay for links, I might add, seemed more blah blah blah bullshit.

The patent # is 364561 and the patent still comes up using Google. A fine addition to the early machinist tool collection.

Good + . . . . . $125.00         SOLD!! on eBay for $175.00

Starrett No. 85 Extension Dividers w/ 4 Sets of Legs This nice looking set is stamped with the 1885 patent date and the Starrett name. There are 4 matched pairs of legs, and one extr. Nice!!

Good +. . . . . $150.00      SOLD!!

Starrett No. 85 Extension Wing Dividers In good usable condition. Some light tarnish that will clean.

Good . . . . . . $40.00        SOLD!!

Brass Cranial / Phrenology Calipers w/ Metric Rule by Gilliland - Oakland California This medical instrument looks to be late 19th / early 20th century. It is well made and in fine condition. The increments are metric, and the name / location are stamped on one leg. I could not make anything relevant come up Goggling the Gilliland name along with medical, caliper, or other words. A rare thing in very nice condition.

Fine . . . . . .$275.00    SOLD!!

Brown & Sharpe - 0 to 6 Inch Micrometer Set in Box   This 6 piece outside micrometer set is complete and pretty nice. 0 to 6 Inch Range, 0.0001 Inch Graduation. They have a friction thimble and carbide tipped face. The enamel finish is near perfect on each. 4 smaller sizes have a spindle lock. Includes 1 to 5 inch standards and original wood case that has some finish loss. Like new!!

Fine . . . $395.00    SOLD!!

Brown & Sharpe Calibration Gage / Gauge Block Set in Box This set is complete and very nice. .050 to 4 Inch Range w/ certificate. Like new!!

Fine . . . . $295.00    SOLD!!

Randall & Stickney Indicator / Micrometer   This R & S Watchmakers Bench Top Dial Micrometer was patented Aug. 21, 1883 and made by Randal and Stickney of Waltham, Mass.It is in excellent condition. It The dial reads in thousandths of an inch. These types of micrometers were mostly used by factory workers as inspection tools for mass produced parts. The table can be adjusted up or down so items could be checked by setting the dial on zero with a control piece and allowing the variance to be read on the test pieces. It is made of cast iron with nickel plated parts. It has the original paint with gold pin striping and label. Part of the label decal is missing. It measures about 7-3/4 inches tall and has a 4-1/4 inch base. It weighs about 4 lbs. It has serial number 10,851 stamped on the bottom. Nice!!

Fine . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!

Lufkin # 901 Planer Gage Little used. Nice overall condition noting the owner put his name below the maker mark.

Fine . . . . . $50.00        SOLD!!

Starrett 219 Micrometer on Articulated Micrometer Stand An unusual micrometer on an even more unusual design articulated stand. The Starrett version of a micrometer stand is # 206. This is simply marked on the stand "Made by H. R. Simpson", the Machinist / makers name I assume. Note that the # 219 Starrett micrometer has a blade like anvil. That number must have been retired as there are no examples using a Google search. Current day Starrett blade micrometers retail for approx. $600. I read somewhere that this type of micrometer and stand are used by ammunition reloaders. The ratchet feature works fine and stops at 0. Different. Add it to the collection.

Good + . . . . . $75.00       SOLD!!

Jaques Patent Direct Read Micrometer   This unusual micrometer was made by the Central Tool Co, of Auburn RI. Its claim to fame is the window where the hundredths and thousandths numbers come up automatically as you turn the thimble. The numbers do change, but i am not sure that it is calibrated or correct. Jaques held several patents for machinist tools and micrometers. See pic for dates. Different & Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $50.00         SOLD!!

Greeley Speed Indicator Not all speed indicators were created equal. This is a rare and unusual model that is seldom found. Do not confuse this with the typical Starrett or other common models you see all the time. Those in the know know, and those who do not overprice their common ones.

Good . . . . . .$395.00         SOLD

Litner and Sporborg Pistol Grip Speed Indicator This is one of the rarest and most desirable speed indicators that was produced during the later part of the 19th century, and the condition of this one is superb. No collection of these interesting and graphic devices can be considered complete without the full set of these in the middle. This example has a serial #of 866 stamped into the bottom of the grip, and the Gutta-Percha grips are flawless as is the patent info and inventors name that is engraved into them.The 4 Patent dates range from 1889 thru 1894.On the other side is the inventors name Harvey Hubbell. The nickel plating is 98% + and there will be no disappointments with any aspect of the condition of this piece, truly a top shelf piece. Display it proudly!!

Good . . . . .$450.00        SOLD

Marking Gauges

Stanley .


Stanley #85 Rosewood Panel Gauge Unmarked as most were.

Good + . . . . . .$80.00          SOLD!!

2 Panel Gauges / Gages I believe the rear one is a Stanley 85 1/2. The stem is a very light colored, but a heavy and dense hard wood, I think it is Rosewood, but it is so light colored I am not sure. The head is marked with Trauts patent for the "gib", the brass stem protector between the head and stem. Note also that it has a rotating wheel marker and not a point which could be re-installed. Nice, and different.

The second gauge is nothing special.

Good . . . . . $60.00   SOLD!!

Good . . . . . $10.00     SOLD!!

Wm. Marples & Sons Brass Stem Ebony Oval Head Marking & Mortise Gauge / Gage This Marples marking gage is in good used / useable condition. Faintly marked. Put it back to work.

Good + . . . . . $50.00         SOLD!!

Brown & Barry Patented Marking / Mortise Gauge The Brown & Berry 5 stem marking gauge is one of the rarest and most unique of all patented mortise& marking gauges. The inventors must have had a lot going on in their minds or business to have come up with an idea for a marking gauge with 5 moveable stems. I imagine many potential users could not handle the concept.

Overall the condition is very nice. It had a light coat of protective finish applied 20 some years ago, but that will come off. Super rare, and few known!!!
Good + . . . . .$895.00          SOLD!





Patented Marking and Mortise Gauge This is a rare twist lock patent marking gauge. The white residue comes of easily with any solvent. The head has an oval shape hole that locks to the round bar with a twist.; A neat idea.

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

Patented Apl'd For Marking and Mortise Gauge This is a rare patented marking / mortise gauge with several fences and moving bars. The condition is super.

Excellent . . . . . . .$195.00         SOLD!

2 Stanley # 77 Rosewood Marking Gauges Both nice, and both complete. One is a sweetheart and one is earlier.

Left . . . # 77 Stanley Gauge . . . . . .$40.00        SOLD!

Right . . . # 77 Stanley Gauge . . . . . .$50.00         SOLD! 

Star Tool Co. 1868 Brodhead Patent Twist Lock Marking Gauge I am not sure what to make of these. They are unmarked. Well made new versions, or unused old stock?

Fine . . . . . $25.00 each     SOLD!!

Goodell Pratt Double Stem Marking Gauge Nice overall condition after a good cleaning. The roller cutters are nice, and all increments are clear. A good user. Nice!!

Good . . . . . $40.00     SOLD!!

Stanley No. 98 Marking & Mortise Gauge / Gage  This double stem wheeled marking gage is in very nice condition. It is marked on the head Stanley No. 98 in large script. Good nickel, wheels, & points.

A very nice example for use or the collection.

Fine . . . . . $60.00        SOLD!!

Goodell Pratt No. 222 - 3 Stem Marking / Mortise Gauge The overall condition is very nice. All three roller cutters are good. Increment marking are clear. A very nice and different piece!!

Good . . . . . $80.00         SOLD!

Stanley # 92 Butt Gage / Marking Gauge   Rosewood Head and Brass Stem. Good cutters. Shoe is missing. This is nice.

Good . . . . . $35.00        SOLD!!

Unusual Butt Gage / Marking Gauge This is different. It is unmarked as to date, patent or maker. More functions than I can count. I have never seen it before. Add it to the collection.

Good . . . . . $45.00      SOLD!!

Goodell Pratt #340 Clapboard / Siding Gage Here is a tool you use to see from time to time. They are also a tool that everyone use to ask what is that. I imagine if you handed one to a Vinyl siding guy today he would not have a clue. For making a perfect cut up next to the window trim or corner boards. Today they run that piece over the siding. I have never seen either Goodell Pratt's or Stanley's version in the box before. A rare example.

Fine . . . . .$195.00         SOLD

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