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# 1 Stanley Smooth Plane from Sweetheart Era# 1 Stanley Smooth Plane from Sweetheart Era    The Stanley #1 smooth plane is on the right.  The other is a rare Ohio 01 and the ad for the Ohio Tool Co. No. 1 size smooth plane will be found on the appropriate page.

This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in fine overall condition. It has been lightly cleaned and is all original.  The full length Sweetheart Logo cutter is designated as AA.  That AA Sweetheart logo dates this plane from 1923 - 1935.

There is no rust or pitting.  The original japanning is about 98% or so.  Note the rarely seen orange paint on the frog.  It is original. The lever cap has no pitting or rust and is very nice.  The throat is perfect.  The rosewood handle and knob are nice with original finish.  A super nice example that will be the highlight of any Stanley plane or tool collection.

Fine . . . . .  $1350.00      SOLD!!





Stanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  This is a super condition Stanley #1 smooth plane. It has the Y trademark logo on the full length original grind cutter. It has a very nice Stanley cap which would indicate this is a type 13 and so the date can be further narrowed to between 1921 & 1922 if Roger Smiths type study holds true for #1's.

The original japanning is very good with well over 95% remaining. The full grained Rosewood handle is near perfect and most of the original finish remains. The previous owner did stamp his name into the side of the handle. The front knob looks great. A very nice plane that will be a welcome addition to the collection. It will be some time before a nicer example is available. Recommended.

Fine . . . . . $1895.00          SOLD!!





Stanley Pat 92  # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley c. 1900 "Pat 92"  # 1 Smooth Plane   This #1 Stanley smooth plane dates from near the turn of the century and is in good overall condition.  Type 6 and later planes have 2 grooves milled where the frog mates the base and that is what we have here.  It has a nice full length Pat. 92 cutter w/ light stamp.  Note the front knob has one spot of lighter sap wood.  A nice touch.  The Rosewood rear tote is beautiful.  There is patina and staining on the body and sole with no rust and just ever so light spots of pitting.  The throat is good.  A nice example of an early Stanley #1, the most popular collectible plane out there.  A must have for any Stanley plane or serious antique tool / plane collection.

Good + . . . . .  $995.00     SOLD!!





Stanley # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in fine overall condition. It is all original and has had nothing done to it beyond a lite clean.  The Sweetheart Logo cutter is designated as AA, is full length and just lightly stained. That AA Sweetheart logo dates this plane from 1923 - 1935.

There is no rust or pitting, just genuine patina on the body and sole. The original japanning is about 98% or so. The lever cap has no pitting or rust and is very nice.  The throat is perfect.  The rosewood handle and knob are nice noting one tiny flea bite I have shown in the pics.  A super nice example that will be the highlight of any Stanley plane or tool collection. Tough to find in this condition!!

Fine . . . . .  $1150.00      SOLD!!





Stanley # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Smooth Plane   This # 1 smooth plane looks to be a type 11 - 12 dating from 1910 - 1920 given the V trademark cutter it has.  No rust or pitting to speak of, and it has well over 90% of the original japanning.  A nice example!!

Good + . . . . . $1250.00     SOLD!!







Stanley Type 4 # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley Type 4 / 5 # 1 Smooth Plane   This early Stanley #1 smooth plane is in fine restored condition. It has been lapped and had a new japanned coating applied and looks great. The mating surface for the frog is flat across the entire width, the frog to body design used between 1874 & 1888 making this plane a type 4 or 5.  On type 1 & 2's it is a I shape.  On types 6 and later it is flat with 2 groove milled into it.  It has a nice full length Pat. 92 cutter. Note the beaded front knob, and the beautiful proper smaller profile, more curved than later examples, rosewood handle.  There is no rust or pitting on the body and sole.  The throat is good.  A nice example of an early Stanley #1, the most popular collectible plane out there.  It will be the highlight of any Stanley plane or antique tool collection.

Good + . . . . .  $1250.00     SOLD!!





Stanley Sweetheart Era No. 1 Smooth PlaneStanley Sweetheart Era No. 1 Smooth Plane   This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in fine condition.  It has a full length Y Sweetheart logo cutter with original grind.  That Y Sweetheart logo dates this plane from 1921 - 1922 only making it a harder to find variant.

I believe this plane has been carefully lapped as there is no rust or pitting on the body or sole.  It may be original though.  The sides are full thickness and about equal side to side.   The japanning is about 98% or so and looks to be original. The Stanley marked lever cap is proper and has no pitting or rust and is very nice.  The throat is perfect.  The rosewood handle is nice.   A super nice example that will be the highlight of any Stanley plane or antique tool collection.

Fine . . . . .  $1295.00     SOLD!!





Stanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley Sweetheart Era No. 1 Smooth Plane   This Stanley #1 smooth plane is about as nice as one could ask for.  It is in fine original overall condition. It has had nothing done to it beyond a lite clean.  It has a full length AA Sweetheart logo cutter with original grind.  That AA Sweetheart logo dates this plane from 1923 - 1935.

There is no rust or pitting, just genuine patina on the body and sole.  The original japanning is about 98% or so. The lever cap has no pitting or rust and is very nice.  The throat is perfect.  The rosewood handle is nice and has a pretty nice partial original decal on it.   A super nice example that will be the highlight of any Stanley plane or antique tool collection.

Fine . . . . .  $1495.00        SOLD!!





Stanley # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Smooth Plane   This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in nice overall condition. This later #1 Stanley has the notched rectangle logo on the cutter and dates from after 1936.

There is no rust or pitting on the body and the original japanning is about 98% or so.  There are a few tool box type dings on the side walls as seen in the pics.  The lever cap has some stains, but no pitting or rust.  The rosewood handle and knob are nice, but have little original finish on them.  The handle and knob had been painted red at one time and most of the original finish was lost removing that.  The throat has a tiny imperfection, like a 1/32 I have pictured.  A pretty nice example that could be further cleaned up to be at least fine and a highlight of any Stanley tool collection.

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





Stanley # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Smooth Plane   This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in fine condition. It is all original and has had nothing done to it beyond a lite clean.  The  J Logo cutter is full length.  The J logo, Stanley in a notched rectangle dates this plane from after 1935.

There is no rust or pitting, just genuine patina on the body and sole.  The original japanning is about 98% or so. The Stanley marked lever cap has no pitting or rust and is very nice.  The throat is perfect.  The rosewood handle and knob are nice noting crazing in the finish.  A nice example that will be the highlight of any Stanley plane or tool collection.

Fine . . . . .  $1250.00        SOLD!!





Early No. 1 Stanley Smooth PlaneEarly No. 1 Stanley Smooth Plane   This early Stanley #1 smooth plane is in nice overall condition.  The original japanning is about 80% or so.   It has the I frame below the frog making it a type 1 or 2.  According to the type study, the only thing keeping it from being a type 1 is that the lever cap does not have a banjo spring.  In fact many people would call this a type 1 just because of the I frame.  Very very few #1 planes are known with a banjo cap.   In either case, it dates from approx. 1867 - 1872.

The plane has a couple of minor apologies that can be overlooked given the rareness of this plane.  The sides have a couple of small insignificant patches of pitting.  (see pics)  The throat area has a tiny hairline / crack behind the cutter that is stable.  It has a properly marked long cutter w/ some minor pitting at the top. There are a few tool box type dings on the side walls and sole as seen in the pics. The handle is nice, and the beaded front knob looks pretty good as well.  Very few of these early #1 planes turn up.  It is the first I have had in over 20 years.  Nice enough!!

Good +. . . . .  $1995.00       SOLD!!





Stanley # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Smooth Plane   This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in nice overall condition. The body has been lapped and there is some ever so light pitting remaining.  The plane is beginning to develop a nice patina.    The rosewood handle has a few minor chips on top.   The low front  knob is nice.   The japanning is about 90%.  The throat is proper and has not been opened.  A pretty nice example.

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






Stanley # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Smooth Plane   This body on this Stanley #1 smooth plane has been lapped and it has been refinished. It looks pretty good noting that the tip of the handle has some losses.  From the logo on the cutter it looks to date from near the turn of the century.  The unmarked lever cap is nice.  All in all a pretty nice example. 

Good . . . . .  $795.00    SOLD!!








Stanley # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in about as nice condition as one could ask for.  The tag the collector made out indicates he bought this in 1987.  He determined from the notched rectangle cutter logo that it dated from after 1936.  He must have just gotten his type study and studiously noted this plane's features and his other #1's, trying to exactly type and date them.
 
This plane has no major condition issues.  It looks to have been lapped at some point, and now 30 some years later has developed a nice even patina.  There are spots of minor shelf rust on the sole that will easily clean, and no pitting to speak of.  The cutter is nice and full length.  The throat is good.  The rosewood handle has nearly all of its original finish and is a light colored sap.  It is an original.  The japanning is over 95% and the Stanley marked cap is very nice.  No apologies.  These nice condition #1's just do not appear very often unless coming out of a collection as this one has.  A top shelf example nice enough for any collection.

Fine . . . . . .  $1595.00         SOLD!!





Square w/ BevelStanley Rule & Level Co. Sweetheart Era # 1 Smooth Plane  This is without a doubt the finest condition Stanley #1 smooth plane I have ever had or offered. It is the best candidate for the phrase "a plane looking for a box" I have ever seen. It is about as close to dead mint as anyone could ask. Check all the pics to see the condition. This is the last and best #1 you will ever see or need.

This superb condition plane has no condition issues or apologies. The cutter is full length, has the original grind, and carries the AA Sweetheart era logo dating this plane from 1923 - 1935. The heavily grained Rosewood handle and knob look great and both have 99% of their original finish. The japanning is near 100%. No apologies. This plane has not been rehabbed or gone over. It is all original. I guarantee it. This is the one for the center spot on the top shelf of any Stanley or plane collection. Highly Recommended!!

Fine  . . . . . .  $1695.00        SOLD!!




Stanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth Plane    This is a nice condition later #1.  It has a notched rectangle logo cutter and Stanley marked lever cap which would date it from the late 30's / 40's.  It was used, but everything is nice.  The dark rosewood handle and knob are very nice.  The throat is correct, and there is no rust or pitting, just a nice even patina on the body.  It has well over 90% of the original japanning.   I do not think the cap was ever plated.   It is just a nice plane ready for the collection.

Good +  . . . . . .  $1295.00   SOLD!





Stanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  This is about the nicest Stanley #1 I have had the pleasure to offer in over 20 years.  It is flawless.  The previous owner who attended the West Coast Tool Meetings back in the heyday bought some very nice Stanley pieces, and this was his nicest buy.  It was bought it back in the 80's, and I think he tried it once before putting it in a display to never be used again.  The worst anyone could say about it is that the finish on the handle has some minor crazing.  Look at all the pics.  You will not find a nicer one offered anywhere. 

Fine +  . . . . . .  $1695.00       SOLD!








Stanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  This is a super condition Stanley #1 smooth plane. It has the AA trademark logo on the full length original grind cutter. It has a very nice smooth cap which would indicate this is a type 12 and so the date can be further narrowed to between 1923 & 1925 if Roger Smiths type study holds true for #1's. I have had slightly later #1's with the Stanley cap and so this makes sense.

This sweet little #1 Stanley plane saw little if any use. The full length cutter has just minor spotting / stains. The plane has not been over-cleaned. The original japanning is near perfect and at least 98% remaining. The sides still show the original milling and just a few minor stains. The full grained dark heartwood Rosewood handle is near perfect and most of the original finish remains. The front knob looks great noting one small hairline in the wood at the base. One of the frog screws looks to be a replacement, but it threads in and tightens properly. A super nice plane that will be a welcome addition to the collection. It will be some time before a nicer example is available. Highly recommended.

Fine . . . . . .  $1495.00        SOLD!!





Stanley Sweetheart Era # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  This is a super condition Stanley #1 smooth plane. It has the AA trademark logo on the cutter and Stanley on the lever cap.  That would date this plane from after 1925 and prior to1935 when the cutter logo was changed to the Stanley in the notched rectangle logo.  The heart is hard to see in the pic because of the glare, but it is there.   It is near impossible to further pinpoint the exact date of manufacture. 

This sweet little #1 plane saw little if any use.  The cutter is full length and has just minor spotting / stains. It has not been over-cleaned, lapped or messed with. The japanning is near perfect and at least 98%.  There is some light staining to the sole, but it is not pitting.  The sides still show the original milling and just a few minor stains.  These could easily be lapped out to make this plane grade to be near mint.   The handle and knob are both near perfect and so is the finish on them.   There is just a couple of minor spots of corrosion on the lever of the cap.  This will clean as well.   Look at all the pics.  It will be some time before a nicer example is available.  A super nice plane that will be a welcome addition to the collection.  Highly recommended.   

Fine . . . . . .  $1495.00        SOLD!




Stanley #1 Smooth PlaneStanley #1 Smooth Plane  This Sweetheart Era #1 is in about as nice condition as one could ask for, and just look at that decal on the handle.  There is well over 95% of the original japanning remaining, and there is no rust,  pitting, casting problems or other damage  that I need to report to you.  This is a prime example of Stanley's smallest and most popular collectable smooth plane.  This example is ready to be proudly displayed on the top shelf as a highlight of the collection.  Go for it!

Fine . . . . .  $1595.00   SOLD




Stanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  Minty Nice.  No Apologies other than some staining of the sole.    It has been many years since I have had one with this nice a decal on the handle.  It is near perfect as is the rest of the plane. 

This super condition Stanley #1 smooth plane has the AA trademark logo on the cutter and Stanley on the lever cap.  That would date this plane from after 1925 and prior to1933 when the cutter logo was changed to the Stanley in the notched rectangle logo.  That would make it a type 13 - 15.

The cutter is full length and has just minor spotting / stains.  It has not been over-cleaned, lapped or messed with. The japanning is near perfect and at least 98%.  There is some light staining to the sole, but it is not pitting.  The sides still show the original milling and just a few minor stains.  The handle and knob are both near perfect and so is the finish on them.  Again check out the decal.  it is original, and not a new addition I have heard are being offered.  Look at all the pics.  It will be some time before a nicer example #1 Stanley plane is available.  A super condition plane that will be the highlight of the collection.  Highly recommended.   

Fine +. . . . . .  $1795.00  SOLD!!





Stanley #1 Smooth Plane2 Stanley #1 Smooth Planes  The Stanley #1 is the most avidly sought of all Stanley Planes for tool collectors.   These 2 examples are the famous Stanley / Bailey #1 Smooth Plane.  On the left is a nice example that is in super nice original condition.  It is a earlier model  pre 1920's which is denoted by the lack of the Stanley logo cast into the cap.  Other than the name Stanley cast into the lever cap on later models, and the logo on the cutter the #1 plane body was unmarked.  The finish on the handle and knob are original and 90% or more of the original japanning remains.  There is no rust or pitting to speak of on the body or sole.  The throat is the proper size and nice as well with no stress cracks or  widening from chips.  The cutter is a more recent NOS replacement with the notched rectangle mark. I have another earlier cutter for it, but it is worn and the logo is unreadable.    There are plenty of #1 planes out there, but not many in as nice condition as this example.

On the left is another example from the same general era with the T logo on the cutter.  The handle and knob are original and in super condition.  The paint / japanning is original and near perfect as well.  There is some light staining / patina on the body sides but no pitting or rust.  The lever cap has the proper B casting mark on the back side.  It is as nice an example as you will find anywhere.

Left . . . . Good +. . . . .  $995.00        SOLD

Right . . . . . Fine . . . . .  $1295.00        SOLD





Stanley Sweetheart #1 Smooth Plane Stanley #1 Smooth Plane  The enduring favorite and most avidly sought of all Stanley Planes for tool collectors, this is the famous Stanley / Bailey #1, and it is in super original condition.    Other than the logo on the cutter early #1 plane were unmarked, probably because of size constraints.  The finish on the handle and knob are original, and there is no rust or pitting to speak of on the body or sole.  The throat is the proper size and nice as well.  There are plenty of #1 planes out there, but not many in as nice condition as this example.

Good + . . . . . .  $1095.00       SOLD







Stanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  This is a very nice Stanley #1.  It has the AA trademark logo on the cutter and Stanley is not on the cap, so we can date this down to just a couple of years from 1923 -1925 if the type study is correct.

This sweet little #1 plane saw little use, and has never been cleaned, lapped or messed with.   The one apology is a hairline crack in the Rosewood rear tote that is nearly invisible.   This could probably made completely invisible by gluing and refinishing it, but the original finish and look are to nice right now.  I do not think it has ever been glued, and I did not take it apart to check.  The japanning is near perfect, and with a light clean to the cutter this would rate as Fine+ on anyone's chart.  Look at all the pics.  A nice plane that will be a welcome addition to the collection. 

Fine - . . . . . .  $1395.00      SOLD!




Stanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  This is a very nice condition Stanley #1 smooth plane. It has the AA trademark logo on the full length original grind cutter.  It has a very nice smooth cap which would indicate this is a type 12, and the date can be further narrowed to between 1923 & 1925 if Roger Smiths type study holds true for #1 planes.  I have had slightly later Sweetheart era #1 planes with the Stanley cap and so this makes sense.

This sweet little #1 Stanley plane saw little use.  The  full length cutter has just minor spotting / stains. The plane has not been over-cleaned. The original japanning is near perfect and at least 95% remaining.  The Rosewood handle is near perfect and most of the original finish remains.  The front knob looks great.  A super nice plane that will be a welcome addition to the collection.  It will be some time before a nicer example is available.   Highly recommended.   

Fine . . . . . .  $1495.00       SOLD!!





Stanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in nicer condition than one could hope for, and it is all original and "right".  It has not been cleaned or rehabbed in any way.  It is literally one of the nicest #1 I have had to offer in years.
 
This plane has no condition issues and there are no apologies.  Its cutter is marked with the patent '92 and the cutter is full length, original grind, and like new.  That would date this plane from right around the turn of the century---over 100 years ago.  The throat is good.  The dark rosewood handle and knob have nearly all of their original finish and look great. The japanning is near perfect.  The cap is very nice.  Again, no apologies.  These nice condition #1's just do not appear very often unless coming out of a collection as this one has.  A top shelf example nice enough for any collection.

Fine . . . . .   $1695.00          SOLD!!





Stanley  #1 Smooth PlaneStanley  #1 Smooth Plane  This #1 Stanley Plane is nice, but has seen use, and there is some loss to the finish.  It has the Pat 92 cutter which would date it from just before the turn of the century.

Good . . . . . . .  $1095.00   SOLD








Stanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #1 smooth plane looks great.  It has been lapped and polished and looks like new.  It has a sweetheart logo cutter in it, and it would date from the mid 20's to late 30's.  The rosewood handle and knob both look great.  The japanning is about 95% and looks to be original  The throat is proper and has not been opened.  Nice.

Fine . . . . . .  $1295.00       SOLD!!








Stanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley Rule & Level Co. # 1 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #1 smooth plane is in nice overall condition. The body has the B casting mark.  Its has a J trademark cutter.   I believe that the proper cap for this era #1 would not be marked Stanley.  This one is. 
 
This plane has developed a nice even patina.  There is some staining and some ever so light pitting, most notably on the cutter. The cap iron is clearly marked with Leonard Bailey patent info (see pics).  The rosewood handle looks OK.  It has a crack or line near the base which can be seen in the pics.   The low front  knob is nice.   The japanning is about 90%.  The throat is proper and has not been opened.  These early models are much harder to find than later ones.  A pretty nice example.

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





Stanley # 1 Smooth Plane c. 1870's Type 3 / 4Stanley # 1 Smooth Plane c. 1870's Type 3 / 4  This early Stanley #1 smooth plane is in very nice overall condition  The cutter has a J trademark which would make it a type 3 / 4 dating from 1872 / 1884.  Number 1 planes are hard to type because they are missing many of the features that larger planes had.  Patent dates, laterals, other markings, and so forth.   I think it is a type 3 / 4  because of the low milled receiver with no indent.  Type 6 planes from after 1888 would have recesses milled into the receiver.   

This plane has no major condition issues. It has developed a nice even patina and there is no rust and just minor pitting.  The cutter is nice and full length.  The J trademark is faint and there is some light pitting near the top.  The cap iron is clearly marked with Leonard Bailey patent info (see pics).  The rosewood handle looks great and has nearly all of its original finish as does the nice low knob with beaded base. The japanning is thin and approx. 70%.  The throat is proper and has not been opened.  No apologies.  These early models are much harder to find than later ones.  A top shelf example nice enough for any collection.

Fine . . . . . . $1495.00     SOLD!!




Stanley # 1 Smooth PlaneStanley # 1 Smooth Plane  Pretty nice example. Nice wood, lots of original japanning. Good long cutter w/ Q Trademark. Dates from right around the turn of the century. No structural issues. No pitting. Tiny flea bite on corner of lever cap.

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









Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneWWII Era Stanley # 2 Smooth Plane   The overall condition of this one is nice enough. Lots of original japanning, and no damage to speak of.  Stanley # 2 planes are hard to date as they only generally follow the type study of a # 4 that is the standard. This 2 has features covering a wide date range.

It came from a collection, and I do not know the history. I think it is a WWII era example that used parts up during the war effort. The BB logo cutter dates it from the 1936 or later. The straight slot cap from before that date. The non Rosewood handle that looks right and original would date from WWII. And I do not know what to make of the lack of a tab under the handle. I always thought that happened on only the last models from the 50s or later. A mystery of sorts.

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




Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane This is a nice clean pre WWII Stanley # 2. It is is in overall good + condition. The BB logo stamp, Stanley in a rectangle, cutter is a full length NOS cutter and a later replacement. The straight slot lever cap would date it from 1933 or before. No. 2s are hard to date beyond that. No rust or pitting to speak of, and lots of original japanning. Pretty nice. 

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






Stanley No. 2 Smooth PlaneStanley No. 2 Smooth Plane  Nice enough. This is a 1920s - 1930s Sweetheart era plane. There is some missing finish, and the handle was glued, but it is otherwise very nice.

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









Stanley No. 2 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley No. 2 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  Nice enough! 80% or better original japanned finish. Near full length cutter with Type AA Heart logo dates it from approx. 1920s - 1930s. The top of the cutter has a burr edge from the user s fine adjustments.  It has a nice original dark patina and ever so lite pitting on one side.  The good looking proper Rosewood Handle and knob are nice. A pretty nice example of a No. 2 Stanley smooth plane.

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







Stanley # 2 Smooth Plane (Last Model)Stanley # 2 Smooth Plane (Last Model)  Same as above but nicer. The japanning is near perfect as is the nickel plating on the cap.  This last model Stanley #2 smooth plane was produced between 1955 & 1961.   Being a type 19 these planes have a very thick finish on the Rosewood handle & knob that has a tendency to chip as it has on this example.   These are a bit longer than earlier models and measure 8" to the end of the tab under the handle. They are considered much harder to find than most earlier model 2 size planes.

Fine . . . . . . $250.00    SOLD!!





Stanley # 2 Smooth Plane (Last Model)Stanley # 2 Smooth Plane (Long Last Model)  This Stanley # 2 smooth plane Stanley Rule & Level Co. is an example of the last  # 2 size plane Stanley produced between 1955 & 1961. This example shows some signs of wear and loss to the nickel on the cap but is in overall nice condition. These are a bit longer than earlier models and measure 8" to the end of the tab under the handle. They are considered much harder to find than most earlier model # 2 size planes.   The japanning is over 95%.  The handles are nice with some loss to the original thick finish.  The owner did put 2 file cuts in the top rail on one side as an identifier.

Good + . . . . . . $175.00     SOLD!!







Stanley No. 2 Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley No. 2 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane Very nice overall condition. # 2 Stanley planes can be hard to date exactly or type as they did not have the same changes as say a #4 did that the type studies are based on. With the nice, near full length Y Sweetheart logo cutter, and tall front knob this No 2 plane dates from 1921 and would be a type 12 with a low front knob of an earlier type 11.

The wood is very nice. Well over 95% of the original japanning. It is not pitted and there are no other issues. The camera light glare make the surface appear rustier / redder than it is. It looks better in person, and will detail out to be fine.

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






Stanley Type 4 Pre Lateral # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley Type 4 Pre Lateral # 2 Smooth Plane   This is an early pre lateral type 4 # 2 smooth plane.  They were offered for about 10 years starting in 1874.  Type 1 planes were first offered in 1867 and lateral levers were first introduced on type 5 planes in 1885 to give you an idea of the type progression and design changes.

Tastefully cleaned with little or no pitting and no other condition issues. The overall condition is very nice.  The cutter is near full length and has the proper era logo.  The Rosewood handle and knob are nice.  Lots of original japanning remains.  A nice example of a hard to find plane.

Good + . . . . .  $395.00      SOLD!!






Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane   This example of a Stanley #2 smooth plane by Stanley Rule & Level Co.  was produced before 1955 & after WWII.  It shows some signs of wear but is in nice overall condition.   The japanning is over 90%.  The handles are nice noting the typical yellowing  and crackling of the original finish.  It would look a lot better with an oiling / wax which tends to make that blend in and disappear. 

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






Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane   This is a Sweetheart era #2 that is very nice. The rear handle has a decal. There is no damage, and the throat is OK. The front knob may be a replacement.  Check all the pics.  A nice Stanley #2.

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








Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane   This Stanley #2 smooth plane is very nice. Check all the pics.   Nice dark Rosewood handle & knob, decal on handle, full length Sweet Heart era cutter, good throat, no rust or pitting, just a nice plane. The one apology is the nick in the lever cap as shown.  This is a very nice plane ready for a spot in any collection.

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






Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane   This is a nice Stanley #2 smooth plane.  It has a Pat 92 cutter in it which would date it from around the turn of the century or a bit before.  Nice wood, good throat, long cutter etc.

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







Stanley # 2C Corrugated Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 C Corrugated Smooth Plane  This Stanley #2C corrugated smooth plane is in nice condition. It has developed a nice even patina and there is just minor pitting and staining on the sole and one side.  #2's can sometimes be hard to date or type, but this one with its V trademark logo cutter makes it a type 11, dating from between 1910 and 1918.  Its cutter is nice and near full length. The rosewood handle is nice. The bottom has been lapped, and the same could be done to the sides to make it look even better. The japanning is over 90% and the cap is very nice.  I guarantee the grooves to be "right".    A pretty nice example  of a very hard to find plane.

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




Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #2 smooth plane is in very nice condition. It has developed a nice even patina and there is no rust or pitting to speak of.  #2's can sometimes be hard to date or type, but this one with its original T trademark logo cutter was helpful in pinpointing the type # 10.  That logo makes it a  type 10 dating from between 1907 and 1909 after which the logo on the cutter was again changed.

This plane has no condition issues and is about as nice as one could ask for.  Its cutter is nice and full length. The rosewood handle has nearly all of its original finish as does the nice low knob. The japanning is over 95% and the cap is very nice as well. As I said, no apologies.  A top shelf example nice enough for any collection.

Fine . . . . . .$225.00        SOLD



Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane Stanley No. 2 Smooth Plane  Stanley No. 2 planes are sometimes difficult to accurately date or type exactly, and this one fits that concept.

This No. 2 has a very nice straight slot lever cap of a 1930s type 15 or before. The kidney shape cap was introduced with type 16 in 1933. It has a BB logo cutter that was first introduced in the mid 1930s.

Other notable features of this No. 2 are there is no Stanley stamp of any sort on the Stanley type lateral. Also the sole is full length under the handle w/ no tab of earlier No. 2s

Lots of original japanning on the body. Nice full length BB logo cutter. Nice Rosewood handle & knob. Little or no rust or pitting.

All in all a pretty nice No. 2, and a somewhat odd ball variation at the same time.

Fine . . . . . . $395.00       SOLD!!




Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 First Lateral Type 5 Smooth Plane   This type 5 plane with the first lateral was only made for about 3 years from 1885 - 1888.   The overall condition is very nice. The rear handle has been glued, and it was repainted and lapped at some point. There is no damage, and the throat is OK.  Check all the pics.  A must have for the complete Stanley #2 collection.

Good . . . . . . .$195.00        SOLD






Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #2 smooth plane is in very nice condition. It has developed a nice even patina and there is no rust or pitting to speak of.   It looks to be a later type with the  rectangular trademark logo dating it from after 1939 and probably just before WWII..  Its cutter is nice and near full length.   It has a nice rosewood handle and the front knob has just cosmetic splits at the base. The japanning is 95% or better, and the nickeled cap is very nice as well.   A top shelf example nice enough for any collection.

Fine . . . . . .$250.00        SOLD!!




Stanley # 2 C Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 C Smooth Plane  This is a very nice example of a hard to find # 2C smooth plane.  Some people claim that corrugated Stanley # 2 size planes are harder to find than the popular and pricey #1 models.

There is no pitting or damage.  The wood is nice.  The japanning is approximately 90%.  A hard to find plane in collector condition. 

Good + . . . . .$395.00        SOLD!!






Stanley # 2 C Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 C Smooth Plane  This example of the hard to find Stanley # 2C smooth plane has a light coating of the gloss lacquer that the collector use to coat the majority of his planes with to prevent rust.  It will come off with a bath of denatured alcohol or steel wool and paint thinner.

It has been said that corrugated Stanley # 2 size planes are harder to find than the popular and pricey #1 Stanley planes.   Because of this some greedy and unscrupulous sellers have gone to the extreme of having grooves cut in to regular smooth bottom examples.  Some were done very well and are hard to tell from originals, others were poorly done.  I guarantee that the grooves in this are factory and that it is "right".

There is no pitting or damage.  The wood is nice noting that it appears the top of the tote has been reshaped a bit.  Also I believe a proper sweetheart era cutter has been installed as it has a different new like patina.  .  The japanning is approximately 90%.  A hard to find plane in good +  condition. 

Good + . . . . .$450.00        SOLD!






Stanley No. 2 C Corrugated Bottom Smooth PlaneStanley No. 2 C Corrugated Bottom Smooth Plane  Nice enough! 80% or better original japanned finish.  Near full length cutter with Q logo dates it from approx. 1892 - 1906. The top of the cutter has some pitting.  There is ever so lite pitting on the sides as well.  The good looking proper Rosewood Handle has been glued about 1/2 way up. A pretty nice example of a hard to find Stanley smooth plane.

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









Stanley / Defiance / Eclipse # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley / Defiance / Eclipse # 2 Smooth Plane  This is a later #2 with the cutter marked Eclipse.  The collector had it in the Stanley collection and that is what the red tag on the side represents.  I initially thought he was dreaming, but in looking through John Walters ID & price guide I see he was on to something.  This is actually a quite rare and desirable # 2 size plane according to that reference. 

It looks as though the front knob has been replaced, and the rear tote has been reglued.  It is otherwise pretty nice.

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




Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane    This #2 smooth plane dates from around the turn of the century given the Pat 1892 logo on the cutter.  It has a very nice graceful light colored Rosewood handle.  The darker front knob is nice as well.   The cutter is full length and looks to have never been ground.   The overall condition is very nice and there is no rust or pitting, and it has never been over-cleaned.  A nice example for the shelf or use.

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







Stanley # 2 Smooth Plane (Last Model)Stanley # 2 Smooth Plane (Last Model)  The long Stanley # 2 smooth plane.   Stanley Rule & Level Co. offered this type # 2 size plane between 1955 & 1961.  It shows little if any signs of use. The japanning is over 95%.  The handles are nice with minor losses to the original finish.  The owner did put his initials on both side rails as an identifier.

Good +. . . . . $275.00        SOLD!!








Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane    This #2 smooth plane has a  full length sweetheart cutter in it that looks to have never been ground.  It looks to be one of the collectors NOS replacements that he had a drawer full of.  The planes condition is very nice, and there is no rust or pitting.  It has been cleaned, but not overly so.  t has a very nice graceful light colored Rosewood handle.  The darker front knob is nice as well.   A nice example for the shelf or use.

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






Stanley #2  Smooth PlaneStanley #2 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #2 smooth plane is a Type 7 dating it from just before the turn of the century   The Rosewood handle and knob look good.  The cutter has plenty of life left in it and has the Q trademark on it.  There is well over 90% of the original finish. This plane has been carefully lapped and cleaned and will appeal to those who like the look.  Some prefer the more original patina of the one offered above that is the same vintage.   A nice plane.

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




Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane   This Stanley #2 smooth plane is very nice. Check all the pics.   Nice dark Rosewood handle & knob, decal on handle, full length Sweet Heart era cutter, good throat, no rust or pitting, just a nice plane. The one apology is the nick in the lever cap as shown.  This is a very nice plane ready for a spot in any collection.

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






Pre-Lateral Type 4 Stanley # 2 Smooth PlanePre-Lateral Type 4 Stanley # 2 Smooth Plane   This is a type 4 #2.  The japanning is about 90%. The original owner somehow managed to carve his name into the sidewall.  Too bad as the rest of the plane is pretty nice.

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










Stanley # 2 Last Model Long Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Last Model  "Long" Smooth Plane   I saw an online type study that deals with all the fine points of this last model # 2 Stanley made between the years 1952 & 1964.  I never realized there were subtle variations within the "long" series.   That info can be found at this link.   Bottom line they made a change adding about 1/2 " to the overall length depending on where you were measuring in 1952, and production of #2 size planes ended in 1964.  Super original condition.   A nice example!!

Fine . . . . . $250.00      SOLD!!







Stanley # 2 C Corrugated Bottom Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 C Corrugated Bottom Smooth Plane   This looks to be a type 6A dating from 1891 - 1892.  The lateral has 3 patent dates, and according to Smiths type study with the patent 92 cutter this has it would be a type 6 A.  No rust or pitting to speak of, and it has well over 80% of the original japanning.  A nice example!!

Good + . . . . . $345.00      SOLD!!







Stanley # 2 Smooth PlaneStanley # 2 Smooth Plane This Stanley # 2 is in overall good + condition. The T logo stamp on the cutter would make it a type 10 and date it from approx. 1907 -1909 according to the standard type study for bench planes.  No rust or pitting to speak of, and lots of original japanning.  Pretty nice. 

Good + . . . . . $275.00     SOLD!!










Stanley No. 2  Sweetheart Era Smooth PlaneStanley No. 2 Sweetheart Era Smooth Plane  A pretty nice plane.  Could easily be detailed out to be Fine.

Good + . . . . . . $325.00            SOLD!!










Stanley No. 2 Smooth PlaneStanley No. 2 Smooth Plane  Nice enough. This is a 1920s - 1930s Sweetheart era smooth plane.  Lever cap has peeled nickel areas, but is otherwise OK.  Lots of original japanning.  Nice proper marked near full length cutter.

Good + . . . . . . $350.00        SOLD!!








Stanley Type 3 # 4 Smooth PlaneStanley Type 3 # 4 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #4 size type 3 smooth plane is in very nice condition. It is a rare type 3 with the unique Leonard Bailey Victor like frog design that was offered by Stanley for just one year. They are seen very seldomly. It has developed a nice even patina and there is no rust or pitting to speak of. The rear tote has been glued and looks good.

This plane has no other condition issues and is about as nice as one could ask for. Its proper logo cutter is nice and near full length. The japanning is over 70% or so. A top shelf example of a very hard to find variation, and nice enough for inclusion in any advanced Stanley tool collection.

Fine . . . . . .  $695.00         SOLD






Stanley Type 2 # 3 Smooth Plane Stanley Type 2 # 3 Smooth Plane   This is a nice example of a plane that dates from the late 1860s.  It has a later cuter in it.  Beyond that it all looks good.  No rust pitting or other damage. A nice example!!

Good + . . . . . $150.00       SOLD!!







Stanley Type 10 # 3 Smooth PlaneStanley Type 10 # 3 Smooth Plane  This #3 Smooth plane is in good used condition.  As a type 10 it dates from approx. 1907 - 1909 and was the first type or model Stanley introduced the external frog adjusting screw.  Some staining and minor losses to the japanning. Long cutter with pitting at top, but fine in the working area.  Beautiful Rosewood knob & handle w/ no damage. 

Good +. . . . .  $ 70.00    SOLD!!








Stanley #3  Smooth PlaneStanley # 3 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #3 smooth plane is a Type 11 dating it from just after the turn of the century.    The graceful Rosewood handle and knob look good.  The cutter has plenty of life left in it and has the triangle logo trademark on it.  There is well over 90% of the original finish on the inside of the body, and the outside has a nice even dark patina. There is no rust or pitting, and no damage or cracks.  A nice plane.

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






Stanley # 3 Type 12 Smooth PlaneStanley # 3 Type 12 Smooth Plane  This is a beautiful plane. It is in super original condition with 98% or better of the finish remaining.  No Rust, pitting or damage.  It dates from the Sweetheart era, and with its Y logo cutter can be dated specifically to 1921 - 1922.  It is like it just came off some old timers bench 30 or 40 years ago.  Note, it is 100 years old.  Never been fiddled with or needed it.  A good one from the good old days.

Fine  . . . . . $125.00        SOLD!!







Stanley No. 3 Smooth PlaneStanley No. 3 Smooth Plane  This is a very nice type 15 sweetheart era plane.  The cutter is the Sweetheart AA trademark making this plane nearly 100 years old. From the era when Stanley put out a premier product w/ no equal on the market.  No issues, no apologies.  It is all fine. A beautiful example.

Fine  . . . . .  $125.00          SOLD!!








Stanley # 3 Smooth PlaneStanley # 3 Smooth Plane This # 3 Smooth plane is a type 13 and dates from the late 20s.  A good solid user plane that has seen use.  Little rust or pitting. No damage to the plane body. It has a nice Rosewood handle and knob. The cutter is an earlier V trademark with plenty of life left.  It has the external frog adjusting feature. It will make for a good user!

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








Stanley # 3 C Corrugated Bottom Smooth PlaneStanley Type 11 # 3 C Corrugated Bottom Smooth Plane  The overall condition of this # 3C is very good. The are no structural issues and little to no rust or pitting on the plane itself.  There are a couple tool box dings.  Near full length V logo cutter.  The Rosewood handle & knob are nice. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $110.00          SOLD!!






Stanley # 3 Smooth PlaneStanley # 3 Smooth Plane  This Stanley #3 smooth plane is in  like new never used condition.  It looks to be a 60's era plane with its dark stained handles.   These planes make for great users at a fraction of the price being charged for new planes of the same basic design and far lesser quality.  They have copied Stanley design ideas well enough, but the execution is poor, or the prices are sky high.  This plane is a good deal and will be perfect for use or the collection.

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








Stanley Type 12 No. 3 Smooth PlaneStanley Type 12 No. 3 Smooth Plane This is a very nice c. 1920 No. 3 size smooth plane. It was lightly cleaned and has a nice even patina.

The V logo cutter of a type 11 or early type 12. It is nice and near full length. The brass adjuster is the smaller version of a type 11. It has three patent dates. It has a tall knob of a type 12. So, what we have is a combination of features from type 11s - 12s.

Nice Rosewood Handle and knob. 80% or so japanning, No issues, cracks, chips, other damage, or other apologies, just normal typical wear. Perfect for the collection, or today's user.

Good + . . . . . $75.00       SOLD!!




Stanley # 4 Smooth PlaneStanley # 4 Smooth Plane  This is a type 19 and dates from post WWII and before 1958 as it has a Rosewood handle and knob. The original japanning is 98% or better. The full length cutter is nice w/ original grind. No issues, no apologies. This plane saw little if any use. A very nice plane and from the end of the era when Stanley put out a pretty nice tool.

Fine . . . . . $115.00      SOLD!!



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