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Charles Miller 1872 Patent # 50 Bronze Improved Joiners Plow PlaneCharles Miller 1872 Patent # 50 Bronze Improved Joiners Plow Plane   There are just a handful of these rare planes known.  They were made in both iron and bronze / gunmetal as this one is.  The design for this style plane was patented by Charles Miller in 1872 and it was offered for just one year in the Russell & Irwin catalog of 1875.  Miller held other plane patents, and worked for Stanley for a short time prior to this. It is believed Stanley made the plane, but it was never offered in any of their catalogs.  Patrick Leach has a write-up on this plane on his website Blood & Gore, and Don Bosse also has a history / bio on Miller on his website, both of which can be found with a Google search. There is also info in Roger Smiths books.  Past auction results can be found in Clarence Blanchard's / Browns Tool Auction Catalogs.

The collector found this plane in California back in the 70's or early 80's.  At that time it was practically unheard of and he knew nothing about it.  It was missing the outer fence. He found somebody that had an iron model, and borrowed that fence to have one made for his.  At the time he did not know that the fence for the iron model was different from the bronze one. Fast forward 30 - 40 years during which time a few other examples have turned up in different tool auctions typically bringing anywhere from $15,000 - $23,000.   Prices have fallen off from the peaks, but it is still considered one of the preier planes that can be found. Paul Hamler the well known master artisan in the tool world began making a full size, and miniature version of this plane. Examples of both can be found on the market today, although they too are kind of hard to find.  This plane has been fitted with one of Hamler's incredibly accurate and detailed outer fences.  It is the proper size and design.  It fits perfectly, and looks great noting a slight color difference. Everything else about this plane is original and in superb condition. Rare & Very Nice!!
Charles Miller 1872 Patent # 50 Bronze Plow Plane  Charles Miller 1872 Patent Early 50 Bronze Plow Plane  Stanley Charles Miller 1872 Patent # 50 Bronze Improved Joiners Plow Plane  Charles Miller 1872 Patent # 50 Bronze Plane    1872 Miller Patent Early 50 Bronze Plow Plane

Fine   . . . . . $         SOLD!!






Stanley Miller Patent # 41 Cast Iron Plow PlaneStanley Miller Patent # 41 Cast Iron Plow Plane  A nice looking early example of a Stanley Millers Patent 41 with un-slotted fence screws.  This 41 is a plow w/o Fillister fence and wrap around fence.   Graphic & Nice!! 

Good + . . . . . $240.00           SOLD!!









Stanley Miller Patent No. 41 Cast Iron Plow Plane w/ CuttersStanley Miller Patent No. 41 Cast Iron Plow Plane w/ Cutters  A nice example of an early Stanley Rule & Level Co. No. 41 Millers Patent Plow Plane w/ Fillister bed, wrap around fence, and box of cutters. It has early 2 piece fence screws. The patent info stamp on the handle is clear. It has the long distinctive horn on the Rosewood handle.  I see no stamp on the skate. The japanning looks to have been enhanced, and looks good.  A Graphic, Rare & Nice example of an early Stanley Patented Plane!!

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







Stanley # 43 Millers Patent PlaneStanley # 43 Millers Patent Plane A nice looking early example of a Stanley Millers Patent 43 with un-slotted fence screws and before the slitter provision on the main body. Nice looking handle has a repair at the top horn.  Bold stamp on the skate. Original Japanning. The 43 is the straight plow w/ no provision for the Fillister fence that the bronze # 42 or cast iron # 41 have. Graphic, Rare & Nice!!

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







Stanley Miller Patent # 43 Cast Iron Plow PlaneStanley Miller Patent # 43 Cast Iron Plow Plane  A nice looking buffed and cleaned example of a Stanley Millers Patent  #43 Plow with un-slotted fence screws and before the slitter provision.  Nice handle.  The 43 is the straight plow w/ no provision for the Fillister fence that the 42 and 41 have.   Graphic, Rare & Nice!! 

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







Stanley Miller Patent # 43 Cast Iron Plow PlaneStanley Miller Patent # 43 Cast Iron Plow Plane  This cast iron Millers Patent # 43 Plane is pretty nice.   Graphic, Rare & Nice!!

Good    . . . . . $225.00     SOLD!!










Stanley Miller Patent # 42 Bronze / Gunmetal Plow Plane w/ FillisterStanley Miller Patent # 42 Bronze / Gunmetal Plow Plane w/ Fillister  A nice looking early example of a Stanley Millers Patent 42 with un-slotted fence screws.  This 42 is a plow w/gunmetal w/  Fillister fence and wrap around fence.  Nice looking overall condition noting I believe the wrap around fence is a recast.   Graphic, Rare & Nice!! 

Good + . . . . . $950.00           SOLD!!







Stanley Miller Patent # 41 Cast Iron Plow PlaneStanley Miller Patent # 41 Cast Iron Plow Plane  A nice early Stanley Millers Patent  #41 Plow Plane w/ unslotted screws on both wrap around and straight fences.  The fillister bed is pretty nice.  No slitter provision.  Nice handle.   Nice!! 

Good  +. . . . . . $795.00        SOLD!!








Stanley Miller Patent No. 41 Cast Iron Plow Plane w/ CuttersStanley Miller Patent No. 41 Cast Iron Plow Plane w/ Cutters  A nice example of a Stanley Rule & Level Co. No. 41 Millers Patent Plow Plane w/ Fillister bed, wrap around fence, and box of cutters. It has early un-slotted fence screws. The patent info stamp on the handle is pretty good. It has the short horn on the Rosewood handle of a later model. The stamp on the skate is pictured. It is early enough to not have the provision for a slitter later models have. A Graphic, Rare & Nice example of an early Stanley Miller Patent Plane!!

Good + . . . . . $1195.00           SOLD!!






Stanley Miller Patent # 43 Cast Iron Plow PlaneStanley Miller Patent # 43 Cast Iron Plow Plane  A nice looking early example of a Stanley Millers Patent 43 with un-slotted fence screws and before the slitter provision.  Nice handle.  The 43 is the straight plow w/ no provision for the Fillister fence that the 42 and 41 have.   Graphic, Rare & Nice!! 

Good + . . . . . $275.00       SOLD!!








Stanley Miller Patent # 42 Bronze / Gunmetal Plow / Fillister PlaneStanley Miller Patent # 42 Bronze / Gunmetal Plow / Fillister Plane  This gunmetal # 42 Millers Patent Plane is as nice as one could ask for.  Includes 9 nice cutters.  Proper bronze / gunmetal fence, and also the straight iron fence.   Note also how nice the rosewood handle is and the condition of the horn which is oftentimes shortened.

Given the logo on the skate and the one piece fence screws, I believe this is a type 4 dating from 1875 - 1876.  Stanley developed and issued this line of planes known as Millers Patents #'  41, 42, 43 and 44 after the short lived "early" 50 they had offered for only one year about the same time.  The Millers Patent Plane line was offered from approx. 1871 thru 1897 and then continued another 20 years when the # designation was changed to 141 - 143. 

You do not find them this nice, or complete very often.  I can remember selling just the bronze wrap around fence for 2K.  A set of cutters still bring 500 or so.  A bargain waiting for the collection.    Graphic, Rare & Very Nice!!  Recommended. 

Fine   . . . . . $2,250.00   SOLD!!




Stanley Miller Patent # 44 Bronze / Gunmetal Plow PlaneStanley Miller Patent # 44 Bronze / Gunmetal Plow Plane  An nice looking early example of a Stanley Millers Patent 44 with un-slotted fence screws.  The 44 is the straight plow w/ no provision for the Fillister fence that the 42 and 41 have.  The outside fence has holes in it to allow for a wooden fence. Graphic, Rare & Nice!! 

Good + . . . . . $695.00        SOLD!!







Stanley Miller Patent Cast Iron Plow Plane (Franklin Mint Repop) Stanley Miller Patent Cast Iron Plow Plane (Franklin Mint Repop)  This reproduction Millers Patent Plane was created 20 or so years ago near the date of Stanley's 150th anniversary in an effort to cash in on the tool collecting frenzy of the time.  Not badly done, but could have been better. Some scuffs to the base.  The plane has a chip in the wood tote just like real ones get.  Graphic & Nice!! 

Good +  . . . . . $85.00      SOLD!!






Stanley # 45 Rabbet and Plow PlaneStanley #45 Combination Plow Plane  This Stanley #45 is one of those where the cutters are in a sweetheart box, and the box and plane are marked a bit  later.  This is typical.   This one has a few minor spots of corrosion, but like many from this era, saw little if any use. The #18 1/2 cutter is missing, but the rest is all here, as are the slitter, cam, short and long rods, etc.    Overall it looks great.  No instructions.

Good + . . . . . $395.00       SOLD





Stanley Sweetheart Era # 45 Combination Plane in BoxStanley Sweetheart Era # 45 Combination Plane in Box  Near Mint Sweetheart Era 45 in original box.  No rust, pitting, or damage.  100% complete including instructions,  nickers, and blue handle screwdriver.  98% or better original finishes. You just do not find them this nice anymore and still in the sweetheart era box.  Like New!! 

Fine . . . . . . $425.00       SOLD!!







Stanley Sweetheart Era # 45 Combination Plane in BoxStanley Sweetheart Era # 45 Combination Plane in Box Near Mint Sweetheart Era 45 in original pasteboard box.  No rust, pitting, or damage.  100% complete including instructions,  nickers, and natural color handle screwdriver.  98% or better original finishes. You just do not find them this nice anymore and still in the sweetheart era box.  Like New!! 

Fine . . . . . . $425.00        SOLD!!








Stanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane Stanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane   This is a pre slitter example of a Stanley 46 Plow Plane.  It has unslotted screws.  It has the depth stop that fits over the body. I think it is a Type 2.  No rust, pitting, or other damage to speak of.  Original japanning.  Handle looks to have been refinished. Includes 9 cutters.  It all looks pretty good. 

Good + . . . . . $475.00        SOLD!!







Stanley Sweet Heart Era# 45 Plow / Dado PlaneStanley Sweet Heart Era# 45 Plow / Dado Plane   This is a nice example.  It is the body with two boxes of proper era cutters.  The slitter and cam are present.  Long and short rods. Some rusty spots, little or no pitting and no other damage.   A nice example that will be a great user!!

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








Stanley # 45 Combination Plane w/ Full Set of Hollows & Rounds / Nosing Attachment & Special CuttersStanley # 45 Combination Plane w/ Full Set of Hollows & Rounds / Nosing Attachment & Special Cutters Check all the pics to see what all is included and the condition.  It is impressive.  The plane is a Sweetheart era.  The owner made this custom box and filled it with not just the standard cutters, but also those needed for the minty nice set of hollows and rounds he has carefully fitted into the box.  In addition to that he has included a number of hard to find Record Beading cutters.  All told there are 48 or so cutters.    The plane is complete with cam, slitter, instructions, and several sets of extra long rods that the owner also custom made.  Very Nice!!

Fine . . . . . .$895.00         SOLD!!




Stanley # 45 Multi PlaneStanley # 45 Multi Plane  This Stanley #45 Combination plane looks to have never been used.  The box on the other hand went through some rough times, and at some point got wet.  The top is in pieces, and there is some minor rust pitting on some of the small parts from that.  The rest of the plane is in excellent condition. It has all the parts including the screw driver and original instruction pamphlet .  The cutters are in fine condition and have never been sharpened or needed it.  The box for them is nice, and has the Sweetheart logo.  I shoot pics of both sides of the fence and there is no wear at all to the Rosewood strip.  This plane will be a great user, or will display nicely.  They are getting tough to find in this condition.

Good + . . . . . . $325.00         SOLD






Stanley Sweetheart Era # 45 Combination Plane in Hinged Metal Box Stanley Sweetheart Era # 45 Combination Plane in Hinged Metal Box  Near Mint Sweetheart Era 45 in original metal box. Far rarer than those in pasteboard boxes. Minor losses to the box. No instructions or screwdriver. No rust, pitting, or damage to the plane. 98% or better original finishes. You just do not find them this nice anymore and rarely in the tall metal sweetheart era box. Like New!!

Fine . . . . . . $450.00           SOLD!!








Stanley # 45 Combination Plane in Original BoxStanley # 45 Combination Plane in Original Box  The plane itself is NDM or Near Dead Mint. So are the cutters. They show no signs of ever being used and are in like new condition. The outer box is nice as well with some weak torn corners. This is a later model that came with a double boxed set of cutters. The plane itself carries the notched rectangle logo, and so I believe it dates from the late 50's or so. The cam, slitter, screwdriver, original instructions are all included. A nice plane is exceptional condition.

Fine . . . . . .$425.00        SOLD!





Stanley #45 Plane 7 Planes in OneStanley # 45 Multi Plane  This is the nicest #45 I have had or seen in years. The plane is near mint w/ close to 100% of the nickel. It shows no signs of use.  There is a Christmas sticker in the bottom of the box indicating this was given as a gift by an aunt to her nephew during the depression.  Think about that for a moment.  How many of your aunts have given you something this nice ----ever.   This was given as a gift, never used, and is ready to be re-gifted if you will.  Only you are paying for it.  The outer box super.   It is an early Sweetheart dating it form the 20's.  The cutters are mint, never been used or ground and all here. It is complete in every respect and has never been used . Screwdriver, spurs, cam slitter, instructions, and all the rest.  The nicest 45 I have offered in years. 

Excellent + . . . . . .$425.00        SOLD!!




Stanley #45 Combination Plow Plane in Green BoxStanley #45 Combination Plow Plane in Green Box  Stanley #45's are a dime a dozen and readily available.  Finding one this early in its original box is a rare occasion.  This is a different situation and few # 45's combination planes are known in their original boxes from this early or this period.  This is approx. a type 4 and dates from the period from 1890-1892 when Stanley first began to nickel plate this line of planes.  It appears it sat on a shelf for 100 or so years as the cutters show no evidence of ever having been used.  A rare piece to find in the box!!

Good . . . . .$875.00       SOLD






#45 Stanley Combination PlaneStanley # 45 Multi Plane  This Stanley # 45 is in nice overall condition.  The plane is very nice w/ 95% of the nickel or better.  The outer box has seen better days and the corners are loose, but did its job protecting and keeping the parts together.    The cutters are nice, never been ground and all here.   The cover has a sweetheart logo dating this plane from approx. the 20's thru the 30's.    It has both fences and both sets of rods, slitter and the cam.   No instructions, but a nice 45 that will make a great user. 

Good +. . . . . .$425.00       SOLD!







Stanley # A45 Aluminum Multi PlaneStanley # A 45 Aluminum Multi Plane  This is by far the rarest of all Stanley combination planes. The aluminum # A 45 was made for about 20 years from 1915 - 1925.   Very few were made during that period and fewer have survived.  This example is in nice condition and the owner / collector documented its entire history or provenance on the attached tag.   He got it in a trade back in the 80's and had to give up quite a pile of other old tools to add this to his collection.

The overall condition is very nice, and there is little signs of use or abuse.  The cutters are nice, have never been ground and all here in their original and proper boxes.   It has both fences and both sets of rods and the rare aluminum cam that came with the second generation model of this plane.  The outer wooden box is a craftsman made representation of an original.  A rare plane!!

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




Stanley # 45 Plow / Dado PlaneStanley # 45 Plow / Dado Plane   This is a nice example.  It is just the body, no cutters.  The slitter and cam are present.  Just long rods. No rust, pitting, or other damage.  The body and fences are marked 45 and Stanley only appears on the cam.  I believe that means it was sold by either Sears or Wards and the cam added.  A nice example that will be a great user!!

Note, I can put together a near complete set of cobbled up good cutters for this for under $100.00 when purchased.

Good + . . . . . $125.00       SOLD!!






Stanley #6 Hollow & RoundEarly Stanley #6 Hollow & Round    Early japanned version.  Nice!!   

Good + . . . . . .  $75.00     SOLD!!









Stanley #6 Hollow & RoundEarly Stanley #6 Hollow & Round    Early japanned version.  Nice!! 

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








Stanley #6 Hollow & RoundEarly Stanley #6 Hollow & Round    Early japanned version.  Nice!!   

Good + . . . . . .  $75.00     SOLD!!










Stanley #6 Hollow & RoundEarly Stanley #6 Hollow & Round    Early japanned version.  Nice!! 

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








3 Stanley Hollow & Round Sets + Nosing Tool3 Stanley Hollow & Round Sets + Nosing Tool    Included is a pair of the # 6 - 10 & 12 sizes plus the nosing tool.  No cutters.  They can be had from sets of 55 cutters.  Hollows & Rounds stripped of their nickel. Most of the screws have been replaced with proper size replacements.   Good users  

Good  . . . . . .  $225.00/ ALL         SOLD!!






Stanley Type 3 #46 Skew Plow / Dado PlaneStanley Type 3 #46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane  This is a super condition example of Stanley skew cut combination plow, Dado, Fillister plane.  The brass screws are not slotted which the type study says would make it a Type 3 dating from somewhere near 1876 - 1879. It comes with 10 proper cutters, and has the oftentimes missing wrap around cast iron depth stop.

Fine . . . . . . $295.00      SOLD!





Stanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane w/ CuttersStanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane w/ Cutters   This nickel plated 46 is in overall very nice condition.  There are 10 cutters in a slide top box. An original instruction sheet is also included.  Slitter and proper depth stops.  Nice!!  It will be a fine user.

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








Stanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Fillester & Match Rabbet PlaneStanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Fillister & Match Rabbet Plane  I believe this is a type 2 and dates from 1874 - 1875 only.  9 cutters.   

Good  . . . . . $195.00     SOLD!!











Stanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado PlaneStanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane in Original Box  Near Dead Mint in the original picture box.  Only the 3/8" cutter looks to have been used or modified.  There is little evidence the plane itself was used more than once. The slitter and rear fence look to have never been mounted.  There is a sliver off of the top of the tote on one side.  It may have been factory, or just fell off from the way the grain was.   A hard to find plane is truly exceptional condition.

Fine . . . . . . $595.00     SOLD!!







Stanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane w/ 12 CuttersStanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane w/ Cutters   This skew 46 is in overall very nice condition.  There are 12 cutters, 11 in the original box, and one big one in the plane. The slitter and both depth stops are present.  Nice!!  It will be a fine user.

Good + . . . . . $275.00     SOLD!!









Stanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado PlaneStanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane   This later example Stanley 46 Plow Plane is pretty nice.  No damage to speak of. Will clean to be nicer. Handle looks good. Includes 8 good cutters in box.

Good + . . . . . $325.00       SOLD!!








Stanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado PlaneStanley # 46 Skew Plow / Dado Plane   This Stanley #46 plane is in nice condition.  The handle is nice, and that is a piece of sapwood near the top.  The stamp on the handle is crisp.  Minor nickel losses.  9 cutters.  All OK.  A good user. Nice!!

Good + . . . . .$225.00       SOLD!!








Stanley # 46 Skew Plow PlaneStanley # 46 Skew Rabbit Plane  This # 46 dates from near the turn of the century. There is a slitter, and the original box of cutters is nice with no rust or problems.  The owner made box is included.   The nickel plating is 90% or better.   It will make a good user.

Good . . . . .$295.00       SOLD








Stanley # 46 Skew Rabbit / Dado PlaneStanley # 46 Skew Rabbit / Dado Plane  This # 46 dates from near the turn of the century. There is a slitter, and 9 cutters.  It is nice with no rust or problems.  The owner made box is included.   The original japanning is 90% or better.   It has the unusual wrap around fence / depth stop as well.

Good . . . . .$295.00       SOLD







Stanley # 50 Light Duty Plow & Bead Combination PlaneStanley # 50 Light Duty Plow & Bead Combination Plane This Stanley 50 Plow Plane is a later model w/ Rosewood Handle. No damage or issues to speak of. The box of cutters are in fine condition. It has the chip deflector. Instructions also. The box is tattered.

Fine  . . . . . $175.00           SOLD!!








Stanley # 50 Light Duty Combination Plane in BoxStanley # 50 Light Duty Combination Plane in Box   Dead mint.  Like new never been used.  The box nice as is every aspect!!

Fine . . . . . $175.00      SOLD!!








Stanley # 50 Light Duty Dado / Beading PlaneStanley # 50 Light Duty Dado / Beading Plane   Overall nice condition. Most of the cutters have never been used or sharpened.  The chip deflector is present!   90% or better of the original nickel  A useful tool.

Good + . . . . . $150.00      SOLD!









Stanley # 50 Plow & Bead PlaneStanley # 50 Plow & Bead Plane   The light duty 50 plow & Beading plane was first offered 1884. This is a later model w/ wood handle, and cutter adjust feature that works w/ slotted cutters. The body is very nice with little or no rust or pitting. Minor nickel losses. The 1/2" plow cutter is missing from the box.

Good + . . . . . . $145.00        SOLD!!








Stanley # 55 Combination Plane in Original BoxStanley # 55 Combination Plane in Original Box  This is a later model Stanley # 55 Combination Plane. The plane itself, and the cutters are near mint and virtually unused. I believe it dates from just before WWII from the logo on the skate and other features. They made this unusual plane up to 1963 but if its features follow the 45 type study it would date from some period before that and closer to WWII.

This plane looks to have never been used very lightly if at all. There is virtually no wear or tear from use. The rosewood fences show little signs of ever having run against anything. Most all of the cutters look to be original grind and have original cosmoline or grease on them. The box shows wear from sitting for so long. The corners of the outer box have ripped. Also one end of the cutter box is torn. It is complete with its tower, cam, extra spurs, long and short rods, instructions. You just do not find them this nice anymore. Opportunity!!

Fine  . . . . . $795.00        SOLD!!






Stanley # 55 Combination Plane w/ 4 Boxes of CuttersStanley # 55 Combination Plane   This is a Sweetheart Era Stanley # 55 Combination Plane dating from the 1920s - 1930s. The plane and the cutters are in nice condition.

This plane looks to have never been used or very lightly at most. There is little wear or tear from use. The rosewood fences show little signs of ever having run against anything. Most all of the cutters look to be original grind.  It is complete with its tower, cam, long and short rods, instructions. One depth stop appears to be missing.   It will make for a good user at a good price.

Good + . . . . . $495.00         SOLD!!






Stanley # 55 Combination Plane w/ 4 Boxes of CuttersStanley # 55 Combination Plane w/ 4 Boxes of Cutters  This Stanley 55 dates from near the turn of the century.  It is in overall excellent condition.  The cutters have their original grind and appear to be unused. There are a few minor spots of rust from storage that will clean.  Long & short rods with minor rust. The Cam, slitter, and tower w/o shoe are present.  The body parts have some minor spots of rust but also look to have seen little if any use.  The rosewood fences show little signs of ever having run against anything.  The original instructions with mailing envelope are included.

Good +  . . . . . $475.00      SOLD!!







Stanley # 55 Combination Plane w/ 4 Boxes of CuttersStanley # 55 Combination Plane w/ 4 Boxes of Cutters   This is an early model Stanley # 55 Combination Plane given the green labels on the boxes of cutters and logo on the skate. The plane itself, and the cutters are near mint and virtually unused.  Minor spots of rust from storage that will clean.

This plane looks to have never been used or very lightly if at all.  There is virtually no wear or tear from use.  The rosewood fences show little signs of ever having run against anything.

The cutters in their original green label boxes appear to be unused.   It is complete with its tower, cam, extra spurs, slitter, long rods, and instructions.  There are no short rods.  You just do not find them this nice anymore.  Opportunity!!

Fine  . . . . . $495.00       SOLD!!





Stanley # 55 Rabbet and Plow PlaneStanley # 55 Combination Plane w/ Cutters in Box  This plane is in Good+ condition.  It has 52+ cutters and includes the aux center depth stop, cam, both sets of rods etc.  The box is OK noting the spill on the top.  There are no instructions.

Good . . . . .$625.00       SOLD






Stanley # 55 Multi Plane in Tall Orange BoxStanley # 55 Multi Plane in Tall Orange Box  This Stanley # 55 is in the tall Sweetheart era box.  It is in very nice condition noting the red paint on the back / end of the box.  The corners are good.    The plane itself is near mint.  The cutters are nice and appear to have never been used.   It has both fences and both sets of rods and the cam. The instructions are here as well.  A super 55 in a hard to find box.

Good+ . . . . . . .$695.00       SOLD






Stanley  No. 55 Combination Plane w/ 4 Boxes of Cutters Stanley  No. 55 Combination Plane w/ 4 Boxes of Cutters  Pretty nice overall, and pretty complete.  Has both sets of rods. The cam, with brass rod replaced, slitter, 3 depth stops, good nickers, the tower w/ shoe etc.  Minor losses to the nickel, and some ever so slight texture on some of the cleaned cutters. 

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









Stanley # 55 Combination Plane  w/ 4 Boxes of CuttersStanley # 55 Combination Plane  w/ 4 Boxes of Cutters Sweetheart era.  The cutters appear to be unused. There are a few minor spots of rust from storage that will clean.  Long & short rods.  The cam, slitter, and tower are present.  The body parts have some spots of rust but also look to have seen little if any use.  The rosewood fences show little signs of ever having run against anything.  A copy of the instructions is included.

Good +  . . . . . $495.00          SOLD!!








Stanley #55 PlaneStanley #55 Combination Plow Plane in Original Box   This is the nicest example of one of these that I have had in 15 years.  It has only been removed from the brown waxed paper to inspect the parts.  It is truly mint, and I doubt it has ever touched a blade to wood.  It is one of the last models produced by Stanley before they finally ended production of this plane in the 60"s.  Sometimes these unused planes exhibit rust or problems from improper storage, but that is not the case hereMint Stanley #55 Plane.  This plane is dead mint with 100% shinny Nickel plating everywhere.  The cutters are bright and shinny as well..  The box is nice as well noting the area of the label missing on the front.  

I do not believe that you will ever see a nicer example, so if you have the right place to store it and are looking for a collector quality top shelf example of a 55 plane, look no further.

Good. . . . . . .$975.00      SOLD






Stanley #55 PlaneStanley # 55 Multi Plane in Original Low Box  This Stanley # 55 plane is in near mint condition.  The nickel plating  is 98% or better.  All the parts are here,  right down to the screwdriver and instructions.  It has the auxiliary tower and shoe, both sets of rods, the cam, slitter, all the cutters in the 4 row box, and more.  It even has the original instruction pamphlet.  (rear page w/ tear).  The cutters are mint and show no signs of ever having been used.  There is no rust / pitting or even storage rust.

This later model 55 has the notched rectangle logo, dating it after 1939 and up until about 1960.  This plane  shows just the slightest indication that it was ever used noted by light rub marks on the inside of the Rosewood fence.   The box is OK and has a couple of splits at the corners and top edge splits as one would expect Stanley 55 Combination Plane to see from a 50 + year old cardboard box. 

A super Stanley # 55  combination plane in the original box with all original parts that marks the end of an era for the Stanley Rule & Level Co.   These planes are becoming ever more difficult to find in this nice condition.    Highly recommended.

Excellent . . . . . .$650.00       SOLD!





Stanley #55 Combination PlaneStanley # 55 Multi Plane in Original Flip Top Wooden Pine Box  This Stanley # 55 combination plane is in super condition.  It is a sweetheart era plane dating from approx 1925 thru 1935 and the later style sweetheart logo is on the skate of the main body.

The nickel plating on the main body, fences and other body part is 98% or better.  There is no rust / pitting and just traces of storage rust in the corners where the skate meets the body.  It is really nice overall.  The finger joint pine wooden box is nice, and a rare variation  as most 55's from this era are found in paste board boxes. There are some minor losses to the painted decal on the top, and some other wear to the finish on the box, but overall it is very nice.

It has the auxiliary tower but the shoe is missing. This is the only apology I see.   Both sets of rods, the cam, slitter, and original screwdriver are present.   There are 56 cutters housed in the 4 row section provided at the end of the original flip top wooden box.  The cutters are near mint and show no signs of ever having been used or sharpened.  It appears this plane was used once, noted by light rub marks on the inside of the smaller Rosewood fence and then put up on the shelf to sit for the next 80 some years. The instruction pamphlet or owners manual is a reprint.   

A super Stanley # 55  combination plane in the original box with all original parts.   These planes are becoming ever more difficult to find in this nice condition and seldom found in this style box. Highly recommended.

Excellent . . . . . .$675.00       SOLD!




Stanley # 55 Multi / Combination Plane in Original Low BoxStanley # 55 Multi / Combination Plane in Original Low Box   This Stanley # 55 combination plane is in super condition and looks to have seen little or no use.  The box did a good job protecting it, and does show its age  The nickel plating on the main body, fences and other body part is 98% or better.  The box is just fair with peeling paper and losses. There is  wear to the corners and covering as well as the stains you see.

This Stanley 55 has the auxiliary tower, both sets of rods, the cam, slitter, original screwdriver, nickers, and instructions.   The 54 original cutters are in like new condition and are housed in the 4 row box seen above.   The cardboard cover looks great.  The cutters themselves are mint and show no signs of ever having been used or sharpened.

A super nice Stanley # 55 combination plane in the original box with all original parts. These planes are becoming ever more difficult to find in this nice condition.  It wants to go back to work!!

Excellent . . . . . .$575.00        SOLD!




Stanley # 55 Combination Plane in Original BoxStanley # 55 Combination Plane in Original Box   This is a later model Stanley # 55 Combination Plane.  The plane itself, and the cutters are near mint and virtually unused.  I believe it dates from just before WWII from the logo on the skate and other features.  They made this unusual plane up to 1963 but if its features follow the 45 type study it would date from some period before that and closer to WWII.

This plane looks to have never been used.  There is no wear or tear from use.  The rosewood fences show no signs of ever having run against anything.  It is complete with its tower, cam, screwdriver, extra spurs, long and short rods, instructions, and even wax paper that the parts were wrapped in.  The cutters still have original cosmoline or grease on them.  The outside of the box shows some wear from just sitting for so long.  Also one end of the cutter box is torn.  You just do not find them this nice anymore.  Opportunity!!

Fine  . . . . . $895.00      SOLD!!




Stanley # 55 Multi Plane in Original Flip Top Wooden Pine BoxStanley # 55 Multi Plane in Original Flip Top Wooden Pine Box  This Stanley # 55 combination plane is in super condition. It is a sweetheart era plane dating from approx 1925 thru 1935 and the later style sweetheart logo is on the skate of the main body.

The nickel plating on the main body, fences and other body part is 98% or better. There is no rust / pitting and just traces of storage rust in the corners where the skate meets the body. The overall condition is really nice The finger joint pine wooden box is OK, and a hard to find variation as most 55's from this era are found in paste board / cardboard boxes. There are some minor losses to the paint and decals and some other wear to the finish but overall it is nice noting the crack in the top.

It has the auxiliary tower. both sets of rods, the cam, slitter, original screwdriver and even the original instruction manual. There are 54 cutters housed in the 4 row section provided at the end of the original flip top wooden box. The cutters are near mint and show no signs of ever having been used or sharpened. It appears this plane was used just a couple of times before being retired to the shelf for the next 80 or so years. There are some light rub marks and paint residue on the inside of the Rosewood fence.

A super Stanley # 55 combination plane in the original box with all original parts. These planes are becoming ever more difficult to find in this nice condition and seldom found in this style box. Highly recommended.

Excellent . . . . . . $795.00       SOLD!  




Stanley # 55 Multi / Combination PlaneStanley # 55 Multi / Combination Plane  This Stanley # 55 combination plane is in super condition and looks to have seen little or no use.  The nickel plating on the main body, fences and other body part is 98% or better.  It has just the bottom of the original box.

This Stanley 55 has the auxiliary tower, both sets of rods, the cam, slitter, original screwdriver, nickers, and instructions. The original cutters has some minor spotting of rust on some that will clean.  The cutters show no signs of ever having been used or sharpened .

A super nice Stanley # 55 combination plane with all original parts. It wants to go back to work!!

Excellent . . . . . . $675.00       SOLD!




Stanley # 55 Multi Plane in Original Tall Yellow BoxStanley # 55 Multi Plane in Original Tall Yellow Box  This Stanley # 55 combination plane is in near mint unused condition.  It is a sweetheart era plane dating from approx 1925 thru 1935. The nickel plating on the main body, fences and other body part is 98% or better.  There is no rust / pitting and just traces of storage rust in the corners where the skate meets the body.  It is really nice overall. 

The yellow cardboard box is pretty nice. There are some minor issues at the corners, but overall it is OK.

This 55 has the auxiliary tower and the shoe, as well as both sets of rods, the cam, slitter, and original screwdriver.   The instructions are original and good as well.  The cutters are housed in the 4 boxes shown and show no signs of ever having been used.  There is no rust or pitting here either.

A super Stanley # 55  combination plane in the original box with all original parts. These planes are becoming ever more difficult to find in this nice condition.  The hunt for a really nice example is over.   Highly recommended.

Excellent . . . . . . $795.00       SOLD!





Stanley No. 55 Combination PlaneStanley No. 55 Combination Plane  No cutters.  Pretty complete Sweetheart era 55 combination plane that has seen use and well kept. It has the tower, long and short rods.  The wooden fences are nice.  The body is overall good. Nickel is dull with losses. A good start.

Good  . . . . . 245.00        SOLD!!








Stanley No. 143 Plow PlaneStanley No. 143 Plow Plane  The Stanley No. 141 & 143 took the place of the earlier Millers patent plow planes #41 - 44. This example is in overall good condition. John Walters guide states the No. 141 was offered from 1887 - 1918 and the 143 was offered up to the beginning of WWII.

This plane has a sweetheart stamp on the skate, and Stanley marked fence dating it from after 1918 thus making it a 143 even though it has the holes in the skate of a 141. At least that is what I have been told by Bon Bosse, the recognized authority on the subject of Miller Patent planes and type studies for them. It would seem Stanley ran out of skates w/o holes and used 141 skates for a few years near the end.  Examples with this feature are known in the original box which would tend to confirm the theory and explain the later skate w/ 141 holes on a 143 plane.

It comes with 9 proper thin plow cutters plus the slitter and spur or nicker. It has one front nose piece. The aux. bullnose is not here, and even though it seems it should have a fillister bed given the holes in the skate, it is proper w/o one. Nice enough!!

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



Stanley Hollows & Rounds + Nosing Tool w/ CuttersStanley Hollows & Rounds + Nosing Tool w/ Cutters  This is a full set w/ cutters.  There is the 6, 8, 10, 12, and #5 Nosing Tool.  Used but not abused.  Very Nice!!

Good + . . . . . .  $650.00         SOLD!!










Stanley # 55 Special CuttersStanley # 55 Special Cutters  This is a near full set of 40 of the super hard to find Stanley Combination Plane Special Cutters.  I have only had this set a few times in over 30 years, and have not seen many others offered, and when they are they sell.  All with original grinds and no signs of use.  Where are the boxes? A super rare offering that will not come along again anytime soon!!

Excellent . . . . . .$625.00        SOLD!



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