Return-Path: Received: from N3.SP.CS.CMU.EDU by n1.sp.cs.cmu.edu id aa17916; 22 Nov 99 23:30 EST Received: from imo28.mx.aol.com by N3.SP.CS.CMU.EDU id aa28397; 22 Nov 99 23:29:27 EST From: Dnbyr@aol.com Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 23:28:53 EST Subject: November Antique & Collectible Tool List November 21, 1999 Hi, fellow users and collectors of old and antique tools. It's been a while, and I'm very sorry for the delay in getting this list updated. I began a new business venture last year and my time for tools suffered greatly. Apologies to past customers as well as those of you who requested my new list months ago and are just now receiving it. I've finally managed to update my list and have some nice items to offer for sale, including some which are very rare, and most of which are in top collector condition. If this is the first list you have received from me, please allow me to say that my standards are high, I tend to acquire only tools in collector or excellent user condition, and I stand by my descriptions with a guarantee of full return privileges if you are not satisfied. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Firm orders take precedence over questions, but I try to answer questions as quickly as possible. An asterisk (*) indicates an item is new to the list, two dollar signs ($$) indicates the price on that item has been reduced to make it more tempting. In each section I've listed new items first, followed by sale-priced items. Happy hunting! PLANES *98 Birmingham, Conn. Plane Mfg. Co, Number One Size Plane, Exceedingly Rare. The metallic bench planes made in Birmingham, Connecticut between 1885 and 1900 are among the most visually distinctive and appealing of all the planes sought by collectors. They are also among the most infrenquently seen, further adding to their desirability. This, the very smallest of the bench planes the company offered, is by far the most rare. At 6-7/16" long, it is a little larger than the equivalent Stanley no. 1, but it is dwarfed by a Stanley no. 2, for which the Birmingham no. 99, at 7-5/16", is considered equivalent (the 100 matches up with Stanley's no. 3, etc.). In P-TAMPIA volume 2, page 2, Roger Smith illustrates an example of this plane with "All No. 1 Size Iron Smooth Planes Known." The example illustrated, and the only other example I have learned of, both have the metal strap to hold the blade. The example presented for sale has the more easily-damaged design in which a metal "finger" reaches from behind the blade at each side, as shown on the no. 2 sized plane in illustration 233b on page 189 of P-TAMPIA volume one. Fortunately, this plane has had no damage to the fingers, the only detraction being a chip in two cast iron ridges in the frog which engage the tab on the reverse of the blade, permitting depth adjustment. The chips are minor and the rest of the ridges remain allowing perfect function of the adjustment mechanism. Probably 90% of the japan remains, the exposed metal surfaces are nicely patinated with no pitting or rust, and the machining marks are still evident on the sides of the plane. The blade is very long and has a very crisp maker's mark. Overall excellent Good+ condition, wonderfully small, visually arresting, among the rarest of the rare, and compared to a high profile dealer of tools, and-if I may dare say so-a bargain at $2,495. *2 Stanley Smooth Plane, Rare Prelateral Type 4, c. 1874-1884. Stanley planes manufactured prior to the introduction of the lateral adjustment lever are quite difficult to come by as it is. Combined with the scarcity of number 2 size planes in general, and this certainly qualifies as a rare Stanley tool. Nice brown patina on the exposed metal surfaces with little pitting visible on the sides and some moderate pitting on about 40% of the sole. Nice clear J trademark on the iron, big bold A trademark on the cap iron, only a few spots of minor pitting on each-overall both are very clean for age. Lots of original japanning remains, with a couple of scratched spots, I'm going to say 85% remains, though it's dirty and dull-it should clean up well. The wood is in sound physical condition, not much finish left but only minor dings and scratches, full horn on the tote (these early totes are incredibly rare unbroken!). A few tight shrinkage cracks at the bottom of the beaded knob which are not very noticeable but should glue up easily if you so choose, plus a stripe of thin silver paint which should come right off. Lever cap is very clean with great dark patina. Early, Very Rare, and except as noted Good+, $525. *2 Stanley Smooth Plane, Rare First Lateral Model, Type 5 c. 1885-1888 only. In my experience, first lateral no. 2's are nearly as rare as prelateral ones. This example has been cleaned a bit to show that it has survived the years quite well. The blade has some minor salt-n'-pepper staining/light pitting, but the J trademark (Stanley Rule & Level Co.) is deep and clear and the blade is nearly full-length, indicating little use. The beaded low-knob and the early-style tote are in sound condition with the exception of some shrinkage cracks at the bases of each which should repair easily and well, some small chips from the top edges of the tote (horn retains its profile) and typical scuffs and scratches-the wood actually retains a lot of original finish, with some paint splatters. Owner's initials ESG lightly stamped in one side of body, Bailey's patent dates stamped inside the brass depth adjustment nut, '76 and '84 patents on the first-model lateral lever. Perhaps 75% of the japan remains, evenly distributed. Needs further cleaning to shine, but it most certainly will. Rare and Good with the potential to clean up even better, $295. *2 Stanley Smooth Plane, Early, Type 7 c. 1893. This nice early plane shows signs of its age but was little used. Cutter bears the Q trademark (1892 patent) and though it has some very minor pits here and there, is nearly full-length. One area of pitting on cap iron where it contacts the lever cap. Body has minor dings and staining, but nothing serious, maybe 75% japan, evenly distributed. Wood has minor scuffs and scratches, a couple of tight cracks at base of knob, one small chip on top edge of tote, otherwise very nice for age. A rare century-old no. 2 in Good+ condition, $250. *2 Stanley Smooth Plane, Type16, c. 1935-41, Superb Condition. These tiny smoothers have a magnetic appeal I've never gotten over. This wonderful example retains 97% of the japanning and finish on the wood, the metal surfaces are nice and clean with minimal age spotting, and the iron is full-length and very clean. A beauty, Fine, $275. *2 Stanley Smooth Plane, Rare Last Model, 8 Inches Long, Superb Condition. Examples of the final production of Stanley's diminutive smoother are rare indeed. This model has a few features not found on earlier number 2s, including the name BAILEY cast into the body just behind the front knob, a full-size three-knurl brass depth adjustment nut, and the slightly longer length overall. Unlike other Stanley planes from this period which featured hardwood handles and knobs, the number 2s still featured rosewood, as does this example. The kidney-hole lever cap has nearly ever atom of original nickel, with only a few pin- head size flecks missing. Japan is 95% at least, the metal surfaces have minor staining on the original machining marks but no rust evidence whatsoever, the blade appears to retain the factory bevel and to have never touched wood, and the handle and knob are in nearly new condition. I don't believe this plane was ever called upon for even a test drive. An extremely rare number 2 plane in Almost New condition, $495. *3708 Fulton no. 2-size plane, made by Millers Falls for Sears & Roebuck. This is essentially a Millers Falls no. 7, a rare no. 2-size plane with the distinction of having a larger handle which could actually be grasped by a normal adult male. Tight crack through the tote has been carefully glued, otherwise the wood retains it's finish with only minor scuffs and nicks. Nearly all the japan remains on this is a wonderful example. Except as noted, near Fine, $175. *3 Stanley Smooth Plane, Type 16 c. 1935-1941, Excellent Condition. This nice example has 98% of the japanning, 98% of the nickel on the lever cap with only minor, even spotting to the nickel (could use a gentle application of chrome polish), nearly all the original finish on the rosewood handle and knob with only minor nicks in the lacquer and no apparent wood damage. One small spot of light pitting along one top edge of the blade, but otherwise the blade is nearly full-length, little used and very clean. The brass is uncleaned and untouched. Original machining marks still clear in the sides of the plane. Looks like the original factory bevel on the blade. Just the way you want to find them! Fine and probably unused, $75. *3 Stanley Smooth Plane, Type 16 c. 1935-1941, excellent condition. Japan is 97%, nickel on the lever cap is 97% with only minor even spotting (chrome polish will make it pretty if you so desire). Blade is nice and long showing minimum use. Wood is very nice with nearly all the finish and only minor scuffs. Original machining marks in the sides with some minor evidence of old rust and one small spot of very light pitting. Except as noted, Fine and little used, $60. *3 Stanley Smooth Plane, Type 18, c. 1947-1948, Rosewood. Diagonal knurling on the large brass depth adjustment nut and the lack of nickel plating on the kidney-hole lever cap are the immediate clues to this type, but unlike most planes from this era, this example has a handle and knob of rosewood rather than black-painted hardwood, probably indicating manufacture late in 1947 or early 1948. 90% of the japan remains, the metal surfaces have just the lightest evidence of cleaned surface rust, the handle and knob have nearly all their finish with only minor scuffs. The diagonal knurled adjustment nut is preferred by some users for it's very positive grip. Iron is full-length and little used. A nice plane that would make a great user, Good+, $60. *4 Stanley Smooth Plane Type 2, 1869-1872, Solid nut & Lever Cap, Rare and Excellent! Prelateral Stanley benchplanes are difficult enough to find, but the very earliest types, 1-3, are truly elusive. Here's a nice example of the no. 4 smooth manufactured within just a few years of Leonard Bailey's 1867 patents for the cutter adjustment and thin iron and cap iron that are still in use on planes today. The solid brass depth adjustment nut of this plane is in excellent condition and is marked: BAILEY'S PATENT AUG. 31 1858 AUG. 6 1867. The solid- backed lever cap is marked "4" on the back, as is the frog on its underside. The very long and clean blade is boldly stamped with the J trademark (as are all but the very earliest type 2 planes, contrary to the published type study. See Martin Donnelly's 1994 catalog, item L2, for a similar plane with the same trademarks, though you should note the blade on the plane in the Donnelly catalog is much shorter than the near full-length one on the example at hand), and the cap iron is stamped with the A trademark. Japan is about 70% and shiny. The casting has turned a wonderful dark gray and is in truly excellent condition for age, with hardly any rust pits and only minor dings. The lever cap shows some very minor evidence of old rust at work on its surface, but it it much cleaner than average for age. The wood is in excellent condition with most of the varnish and only some minor stains and scuffs. It is amazing to find these old totes with full horns and without cracks. In my opinion this example has just the right look for an early plane that has aged gracefully. I'd never part with it except I managed to acquire the same type for my collection of no. 3 size planes. Physically excellent and even cosmetically far above average, Extremely Rare and Good+, $325. *4 Stanley Smooth Plane, Type 6B????, c. 1892, Superb Condition, Rare? Here's an enigma: this plane has the S casting mark on the bed per Type 7 in Roger Smith's type study, but the "No" and "4" on the toe are closely spaced as on type 6A and earlier planes. The lever cap and frog have the earlier nib casting marks, as on type 6A planes. The adjustment nut has no patent dates but has the earlier right-hand threads. This plane must represent a transition from type 6A to type 7, and I therefore represent it for your consideration as a type 6B. This plane saw very little use and is in superlative condition, with a nice long and clean Q trademark iron. Nearly all the japan and finish on the wood remains, with only minor scuffs and marks. The exposed metal surfaces have only trivial scratches and marks and have achieved a nice dark gray patina. Since the type 6A was made c. 1891-'92 only, this plane must have been made for a very short time, probably one production run only just prior to the introduction of the type 7 with the wider spacing of "No." and "4" on the toe, in 1893. Good++, $95. *4 Stanley Smooth Plane, Early Sweetheart Mark, Type 12/13 c. 1925, Excellent Condition! This wonderful plane exhibits only the 1910 patent in the bed, c. 1925, but the full-length blade has the Y trademark c. 1921-'22 only. Further, the lever cap is smooth, without the STANLEY trademark, indicative of type 12 manufacture. I'd date this plane right at 1925 during the transition from type 12 to 13. Very minor age staining on exposed metal surfaces but machining marks still clear, a 1" spot of japan missing alongside the tote, otherwise most of it remains in nice shiny condition. The beautiful rosewood handle and knob are in superb condition with only the most minor of scuffs. Except for the spot of missing japan, this plane is easily Fine, and rare with the early Sweetheart mark, $95. *4C Stanley Smooth Plane, Sweetheart, Type 14/15 c. 1930-31, Decal on Handle, Superb Condition. Here's a corrugated-sole smoother that was apparently never put to use. The full-length blade has a bold AA Sweetheart mark and appears to have the factory bevel. The keyhole lever cap retains the rarely-seen black paint around STANLEY. Japan is 98% or better. The knob and handle are in superb condition with only the most minor of scuffs, and the handle retains 85% of the STANLEY TOOLS decal that was used from the mid-20's to early 30's. The exposed metal parts are extremely clean with only minor age-staining, no pitting, only a few minor scuffs and dings, and the original machining marks appearing nearly as they must have when this plane left the factory. An absolutely gorgeous plane that I am reluctant to sell. Hurry before I change my mind! Fine++, $120. *4-1/2 Stanley Extra-Wide Smooth Plane, Type 19 c. 1948, Heavy Wartime Casting, Spectacular Condition. This plane would have been made after the end of WWII, but the casting is of the same extra-thick construction used during the War, so was probably left over from a wartime production run. This plane saw very little use and it's only apologies appear to be from storage. Except for some evenly-spread pinhead spots on the nickel of the lever cap, the nickel is bright, shiny and as new. The blade is full-length and appears to have never had a speck of rust. The sides and sole retain the original machining marks with just some dull gray age patina and spotting-not a molecule of rust. The japan is 99% and shiny, the wood is beautiful with just some nicks in the lacquer here and there and a little crazing to the finish on the top of the knob, but no damage to the wood itself whatsoever. Ready for a never-need-to-upgrade spot in your collection, or with the heavy casting preferred by woodworking pros, put it to the use for which it was intended. Fine++, $125. *5 Stanley Jack Plane, Type 16 c. 1935-1941, Superb Condition. Here's a wonderful example that shows little evidence of ever having been used. Nearly all the japan remains with only a few flecks missing. The nickel on the lever cap is bright and shiny and appears about 98% on the front with just a few pin heads visible, but some surface rust beginning to form in the recesses on the back side. The blade is full-length and clean, with what looks like the factory bevel. The wood is in wonderful condition with only minor scuffs in the finish. Fine and probably Unused, $80. *5 Stanley Jack Plane, Type 19 c. 1948-, Excellent Condition. Here's a very nice example with great rosewood handle and knob with some scuffing and flaking of the finish, but no apparent damage to the wood itself. The lever cap has 97% of the nickel (only a thin trace of the orange paint around STANLEY is left), the plane retains 97% of the japan, the blade is full-length. Ready for the display shelf or a lifetime of use, Good++, $60. *G5 Stanley Gage Jack Plane, type 4 c. 1930s, Superb Condition. The distinctive side profile of the short-lived Stanley Gage metal bench planes, while echoing the early Defiance planes of the Bailey Tool Company, has a most rakish form that gives these planes a perpetually "modern" appearance. This wonderful example has some spotting a and flaking of the thin nickel plating on the adjustment thumbscrews and other nickeled parts, a few flakes of shiny japan are missing, and there are very minor scuffs to the original lacquer on the beautiful rosewood handle and knob. Otherwise, the metal surfaces retain machining marks, even on the sole, and the blade appears to have never been sharpened. Except for a decal on the tote (this one never had one), this example is similar in condition to one that sold for $760 on ebay recently. Fine and extrememly scarce in this condition, $225. *X5 Union Mfg. Co., New Britain, Conn., Jack Plane, Vertical Post Double-Nut Adjustment Feature, Rare 1903 Patent, Blemished Example. Here's a rare patented plane with an unusual depth adjustment that features a lever held captive between two brass thumbnuts on a vertical threaded post. The mechanism is a little slower than Leonard Bailey's, but it is very positive with zero backlash. Unfortunately this example was dropped at some point in its life and lost 1/2" of iron at the rear end of the right side rail (the sole is not affected). Cosmetically the plane is good with minor pitting on the blade, which is marked "Union Mfg. Co., New Britain, CT, U.S.A." A few areas of moderate pitting on the sides, sole and lateral adjustment lever. Enough japanning is missing that I'm not even going to bother trying to estimate the percentage remaining. The wood has only traces of the original thin finish and there is one pretty good 1/2" long dent in the top of the front knob, otherwise with a little TLC the handle and knob could both be much better looking. The lever cap and brass thumbscrew are in good useable shape, as are the brass depth- adjustment nuts. A rare plane in any condition, and this one could be improved. See P-TAMPIA for more information on these planes. Except as noted, Good, $75. *5-1/4 Stanley Junior Jack Plane, Sweetheart Type 15, c. 1931. The rosewood handle and knob are in nice shape with few dings and minor scuffs. Exposed metal surfaces have some age spotting but are otherwise in excellent condition with the machining marks still evident. Minor pitting on the cap iron, the blade is nearly full length and clean with only a few little pits near the top end-the entire bottom end is very clean. The lever cap is the last of the un-nickeled STANLEY versions with keyhole and is very clean. Nearly all the japan remains. A collector quality and fully useable Junior Jack, Good++, $95. *5-1/4 Stanley Junior Jack, Type 16 c. 1935. A lovely example in probably unused condition. Iron with BB logo is full-length and apparently never sharpened. Japan is 98% or better, nickel on lever cap has some minor spotting but 97% remains. Wood is gorgeous. Display it or use it, it's a beauty! Fine, $95. *9-1/2 Stanley Block Plane, c. 1935, Little Used. Except for some age staining of the metal surfaces, some minor scuffs on the japan, and a little surface rust on the lever cap cam, mouth adjustment cam and lateral lever, this plane appears little used. Good++, $30. *12 Stanley Veneer Scraper Plane, Rosewood Handle, c. 1900-1920, Unused Condition. The brass lever cap screw is marked "Stanley Rule & Level Co., New Britain, Conn. U.S.A.," the blade--which appears original--is unmarked as is typical of this vintage, but the blade also appears to have never been sharpened. The condition of the rest of the plane would seem to support the idea that this tool was never put to use. Japan is at 98% and shiny, the rosewood handle is gorgeous with no damage and nearly all the finish remaining. This was my top-shelf example until I decided to focus on Sweetheart-era scrapers. Fine++, $125. *13 Stanley Circular Plane, Early Type 3, c. 1872, Solid Lever Cap, Screwed-on Sole. This is a very nice example of an early Stanley plane, with a screwed-on sole and solid lever cap as on types 1 and 2, patent dates in the hollow brass depth adjustment nut, a crisp "J" trademark on the blade which has been used but is very clean with a full inch of useable life, the L.Bailey trademark on the cap iron, and only very minor staining on the flexible sole-absolutely no pitting, which is highly uncommon . The Japanning has suffered many scuffs and scratches, but 80% or more remains. A Rare and Early plane made only 5 years after Bailey's 1867 patent was granted, in very nice condition for age. Good+, $95. *25 Stanley Low-Angle Transitional Smooth Plane, Early Prelateral c. 1871-72 Only, Solid Nut & Lever Cap, Eagle Trademark, L. Bailey Blade, RARE. The number 25 low-angle smooth is one of the most rare of all Stanley transitional planes. Coupled with the fact that the wooden planes were more easily worn and damaged than their metal brethren, it is amazing to find a transitional smoother from the very early 1870's complete and in good condition. The brass adjustment nut is of the very early solid construction and bears BAILEY'S PATENT information in the identical manner as on the type 2 no. 4 plane offered elsewhere on this list (the types for wood-bottom transitional planes do not directly correspond to those of the metal planes, so while this plane would be considered a type 4, it was manufactured during the period in which type 2 metal planes were being produced). The wood is scuffed and scratched, but a great deal of the original finish remains in a nice golden orange color (the appearance is quite good for age but a gentle cleaning might make it even better). The sole is worn a bit, but evenly. The toe bears the famous Eagle trademark and no model number, as was the case on the very earliest Stanley-made planes. This example is fitted with the earliest style blade, bearing the L. Bailey "A" trademark, which an owner has naturally marked with his initials, but the trademark is still clearly visible and the blade is very clean and rust-free. The lever cap has the solid back. Overall I'd say 65% of the japan remains. A very early and rare vintage of a rare and desireable model, Good, $250. *40 Stanley Scrub Plane, Useable/Restorable Condition. This early example has a cracked and reglued tote which was apparently painted black decades ago, and the front knob has a long vertical crack that will take some cleverness to repair. The Stanley Rule & Level Co. blade is well-used but will provide another generation of use at least. Not much Japan left. Restorable and fully useable. Good, $35. *66 Stanley Hand Beader, Nickeled Vintage, Excellent Condition. This nice beader has the straight fence only and one blank replacement blade, ready for your profiling (additional cutters are available from Lie-Nielson for about $40 per set, the last time I checked), but otherwise this tool retains at least 95% of the nickel plating and is in excellent condition. Fine, $50. *81 Stanley Rosewood-Sole Scraper Plane, Sweetheart Vintage c. 1921-'22, Excellent Condition. Unlike nearly all examples found, this one has the correct cutter with the early Y Sweetheart trademark. The plane has seen some use, but retains 95% of the nickel plating (just spots missing here and there). The blade is long and clean and the rosewood sole shows only minor scratches and wear. A collector-quality example that would also make a terrific user. Good++, $75. *113 Stanley Circular Plane, Type 1A?, c. 1880. A very early plane with the extra-ornate levercap and sole-adjustment knob caps. This example is all type 1 except the cap iron, which is one piece and probably dates this plane to the transition to type 2 in 1880. All the exposed metal surfaces are covered with thick brown scale, and pitting is apparent on most of the flexible sole. About 60% japan remains. Should clean up to appear Good, and the good lever cap, rear handle and knobs make this a bargain at $95. *127 Stanley Liberty Bell Transitional Jack Plane, Uncommon Condition. Transitional planes are nearly always trashed. This plane shows some minor signs of wear, including some rounding of corners and the remaining white stuff on the sole from its last planing job (looks like the guy was planing sheetrock) which should clean off without trouble. The plane is otherwise in excellent condition with most of the original finish that remains a nice golden color, only minor dings and scuffs, and the "T" trademark on the nice long iron, c. 1906 or so. Any transitional plane with an uncracked tote is rare, but this one has it! Except as noted, Good+, and better than 95% of the examples encountered, $50. *135 Stanley Liberty Bell Smooth Plane. The wood on this example is much cleaner than typically found, with most of the original finish remaining with only minor scuffs and a little dirt that needs to be cleaned off. There is a tight shrinkage crack in the sole and a couple of small short ones at the top of the nose, and there is a chip of one corner of the tote tip. The blade is covered in brown scale and needs a good cleaning, which may reveal some pitting. Japanning is around 75% or better. With a gentle cleaning, this plane will easily appear Good+ with its nice light color. Worth some cleaning effort, and just $50. *140 Stanley Skew-bladed Rabbeting Block Plane, c. 1935-, Great User. This example is missing nearly all the nickel plating on the lever cap and has some very, very minor traces of tiny old rust evidence on the sole and sides, but the blade is very long and clean. The front rosewood knob is in beautiful condition, as are the screws that secure the removeable steel side to the plane. This one shouldn't take too much tuning to become your favorite block plane of all time. Aesthetically Good+, physically Fine, $125. *140 Stanley Skew-bladed Rabbeting Block Plane, c. 1900, Great User. Missing nearly all the nickel on the lever cap, but the blade is nice and long with the S trademark (see the type study for 18 & 19 planes in Walter 2nd Edition), the metal surfaces are very clean and in excellent condition, as are rosewood knob and side-securing screws. Good+ aesthetically, physically Fine, $125. *903C Vaughn & Bushnell Smooth Plane, No. 3-size Plane, Corrugated Sole, For Restoration. This is an uncommon plane made for a short period of time in the 20's and 30's. The sides have a flat-top shape reminiscent of later Bedrocks. The toe is marked "DROP FORGED," indicating the manner of construction. V&B claimed this produced a superior plane less prone to damage than a cast plane. This example needs some TLC. The nickel plating on the body and lever cap is worn only perhaps 50% remains on the cap, 30% on the sole. The wood is a rough, the tote cracked low and reglued but not particularly well, the knob has several tight cracks including one from bottom to top. The blade is an incorrect Sargent and is pitted, as is the cap iron. Much of the japanning remains, but it's dirty and dusty. The lateral lever is bent and needs to be straightened. Metal surfaces have surface rust. Give it a good cleaning, help the wood out, and you'll have a decent example of a hard-to-find no. 3 size plane. See P-TAMPIA vol. 2 for more info on these planes. Poor with potential, $20. TOOLS IN BOXES *2 Stanley Bronze Trammels, Rare First Sweetheart Trademark, Pencil Clasp, New and Unused in original Box. Not much to say here. Trammels and nickel-plated pencil clasp are brand new and unused. Points are marked with the very first Sweetheart trademark c. 1920 only. Just how many tools do you see with this mark, let alone in brand new condition? The box is in nice shape with minor wear along the edges of the top, but no broken corners. The label is the correct type 6B and is 99% or better. About as nice as they come, and truly rare with this trademark used only one year, New and Unused, $225. *3 Stanley Plane Handles, Box for One-Half Dozen, still containing 4 rosewood handles, c. 1935. Label on box top indicates these handles will fit plane sizes 3, 4, 5-1/4, 603, 604, G3, G4, 10-1/2, 72 and 112, along with the "C" versions of the relevant models. The box has a couple of short tears on top but is otherwise nearly excellent, with a full, clean label. Handles are New, $125. *5X Stanley Aluminum Plane Handles to fit planes size 4-1/2, 5, 5-1/2, 6, 7, 8, see Walter second edition page 313. Full box of one-half dozen! This box is in excellent condition. It is yellow-orange with green label, metal corner reinforcements, c. '30s. Handles are new, box has only the most minor scuffs. Rare to find 1/2 dozen boxes full! $225. *8B Millers Falls Smooth Plane (no. 3 size), in white box with red printing on top, sides and bottom and white label on end. A few scratches and dents on the box, but nothing serious. Plane has a bit of crazing in the finish on the tote and knob (bright red stain) and looks like it was test-driven once, then put away for the past 35 or 40 years. $65. *9-1/4 Stanley Block Plane in original box. Plane was probably used only a few times and has nearly all the japan with just a little wear along the front edge of the lever cap. Minor staining from storage but essentially as new. Box has good full type 8 label c. 1935-, some missing yellow top left and left side, small paint drip right side, one rear corner just starting to separate and one small crack in bottom, otherwise very sound and the label is very clean. Except as noted plane Fine and box Good+, $45. *25 Stanley Screw Driver, Hurwood type, original box for 1/2 dozen which still contains one new screwdriver, 6-inch blade size. Box has metal reinforcements on corners but is earlier yellow-paper with green label, so probably c. '30s. Screwdriver is mint, box is very good with a scratch and some black crayon on the top, minor scuffing, label very good with just a couple of tiny white spots/tears along the bottom edge, $45. *42 Stanley Saw Set, Original Box and Instructions, Attachment for Circular Saws and original Instructions, Sweetheart era. Here's a more interesting saw set than typically encountered. Enclosed in the box is a small attachment marked "PAT. PEND." I have never seen this attachment before, and would have guessed it to be a sewing machine attachment were it not for the presence of the instruction sheet, which tells us the device will permit a 42 to be used on circular saw blades. The instruction brochure for the saw set bears the Sweetheart mark and the saw set, which appears unused, retains nearly all its paint and all but a small flake of the original decal used during the Sweetheart era. Walter lists three Stanley patents for saw sets between 1921 and 1934, but does not indicate what the patents were for. I can't confirm that a patent was ever granted for the attachment referenced here. The attachment instruction sheet is clean with a couple small stains. The saw set instruction brochure has a couple of small holes and some minor staining but also clean overall. The box top has separated at all four corners and has been carefully repaired with brown paper tape. There are some water stains in a small area on one top edge and the top is dirty and scuffed, but the label is a terrific type 6B c. 1918-'32, missing only one small little corner and very clean for age. An interesting tool worthy of further study. Box Good, Box Label Good++, saw set instruction brochure Good, Circular Saw Attachment instructions Good++, tool nearly New, $55. *66 STANLEY HAND BEADER, TYPE ONE, __ORIGINAL LIGHT GREEN BOX!!!__, COMPLETE WITH BOTH FENCES AND ALL BLADES. Circa 1886- 1898 only. Stanley tools dating from the last century are rarely found in their original boxes, and are among the most highly sought-after items among advanced collectors. This exceptional tool is complete with all seven original blades plus the blank along with both the straight and curved fences and the tall brass fence screw. Except for a couple of spots on the main body where the fence screw was tightened down, nearly all the shiny japan remains on the tool. There are some very minor spots of surface rust here and there on exposed metal surfaces, but nothing that shouldn't clean easily. The box has been repaired along a couple of seams on the inside with masking tape, has some minor staining on the top and the typical wear from surviving a century, some slight breakage in the bottom surface, but the light green label is nearly complete and is fully readable. Tool is near new (probably unused), except as noted box is Good+. As rare as any Stanley tool you can think of, $795. *154 One Pair Stanley Spring Hinges in a Sweetheart-labeled box covered in green paper with yellow label. Hinges have BB logo, box has SW, so probably c. 1935. Box has tear along top left edge, slight scuffing, small "95" in pencil in lower right of label (probably original retail price), otherwise Good+, $25. NOTE: The following are all from the mid '60s to very early '70s, yellow boxes with yellow/black labels (41Y has type 12 label, rest are type 13 labels), purchased in the early '70s when a hardware store was closing. *41Y Stanley Yankee Automatic Push Drill, full picture label across length of the box top, "6.95" in pencil on top label, original STANLEY tissue paper, tool is nearly immaculate with just a tiny bit of surface rust on the bits which should come right off with WD-40 (all 8 bits are here and would fetch $25 by themselves!), Drill and 8 bits together, $50. *90G Stanley Marking Gauge, tool absolutely New, box has some very faint water stains on the top, a slightly wrinkled front top corner, otherwise excellent, $30. *122 Stanley Combination Square, tool absolutely New, box has a couple of small edge tears along the top side edges and a couple of tears up the middle of the right side, plus minor scuffing, otherwise Good+ or better, $35. *373-1/2 Stanley Butt Marking Gauge for 3-1/2 inch butt hinges, Tool New with plastic pouch and original instructions, inside yellow box with some fading and a bit of roughness on the bottom edge of the rear flap of the top, otherwise Good+, $5. *374 Stanley Butt Marking Gauge for 4-inch butt hinges, Tool New with plastic pouch and original instructions, in yellow box with minor scuffing and one light wrinkle on a top side edge, otherwise excellent, $5. $$65G Full box of three Stanley marking gauges, later style with triangular head, brass thumbscrew. Yellow box with type 13 label. Rare to find Stanley gauges in a box of three. Box has tear on front left corner, otherwise is Fine+, gauges are New. Was $100, now $80. $$30-146 Stanley Key Ring Tape Measure, New in original blister package, probably c. 1965-'75, Package slightly faded, otherwise New, was $10, now $5. STANLEY TOOL CHESTS WITH TOOLS *863 Stanley Tool Chest with Twenty Tools, Stanley Literature, c. 1939, ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE. Don't bother looking in John Walter's guide for this tool chest. It's not there. Nor is it listed in any Stanley catalog I have been able to discover. The only listing I have been able to find is in a rare brochure, "Hobby House Tool Sets by Stanley," dated October, 1938. Don't bother looking in Walter's book for this brochure, either. So rare is this item, I have not been able to find any tool expert in the country who knows of another one! This unusual chest measures 28" high, 18-1/4" wide, and 5" deep, and its outer orange-painted case and two blue doors match the colors of the no. 139 Stanley Dealer Catalog of 1939. This chest was intended to hang on a wall and two pairs of holes in the upper back indicate it was hung at least twice in its 60-year history. The chest has normal wear, scuffs and dings, and one repairable chip on a bottom rear corner, but 90% of the small outer Stanley Tools decal remains and 100% of the very large inside Stanley Tools decal remains. The tools are all correct vintage and include: no. 780 hand saw, 20 inches with STANLEY on blade, (rare in its own right-it's not in Walter either!--and except for some slight surface rust, near New); No. 61 marking gauge (Fine); No. 51-1/2 16 oz hammer, with 80% of trade decal on handle, used once (Fine+); No. 9-1/4 block plane (Fine); No. 51 spokeshave (Fine); No. 923 brace, 8-inch (some scuffing to cocobolo handles, otherwise scarce and Fine+); No. 1221 adjustable square (near Fine); No. 106 zig-zag rule (Fine); auger bit, 5/8" (Fine); auger bit, 1/2" (New); auger bit, 1/4" (New); H1211 nail set (Fine); No. 22 dowel sharpener (Fine); No. 55 screwdriver, 5-1/2" (Good+); No. 55 screwdriver, 3-1/2" (Good+); No. 7 Hurwood awl (Good+); No. 720 chisel 3/4" (Fine); No. 720 chisel 1/2" (Fine); and No. 3 Smoothing plane (some scuffs but probably Unused). Also included are three pieces of Stanley literature, including: The Stanley Tool Guide, dated 1935 (a bit yellowed but otherwise Fine); Things to Make in Your Home Workshop, 16 complete Plans, dated 1935 (one staple stain, otherwise near New); and the Stanley Tools Catalogue no. 34, dated April 1938, (some distress to spine and a few scuffs, otherwise near New). And as an added bonus (if everything above weren't enough!), there is a yellow Stanley carpenter's pencil, marked STANLEY The Tool Box of the World--10 cents Value (sharpened, but still 6-3/8" long). Oh, and did I mention I'm also including the rare brochure in which this chest is featured? I guess they ought to remain together. For the beginning collector who has had difficulty finding great tools, or for the advanced collector looking for one-of-a-kind Stanley item, very, very Rare and Exceptional: $795. *904 Stanley Tool Chest with Twelve Tools. This oak chest is in nice condition with a full large-size Stanley decal inside. The tools include some very rare models: No. 12 Hammer, 10 oz size (Rare and Good+); Disston Hand Saw, Small 16-inch size (Rare and correct, Good+); No. 1 Winterbottom's Patent Combination Try and Mitre Square (Good+); No. 50 Everlasting Chisel, 1/2" (Good+); No. 68 Rule (near New); Screwdriver (near New); Auger bit 1/2" (New); Auger bit 1/4" (New); No. 921 8-inch brace (Fine+); No. 61 marking gauge (Fine); No. 102 block plane (Fine); and No. 707 Bench Vise (scarce and Good+). A super set of very nice tools, including the impossibly hard-to-find Saw and Hammer, $395. MARKING AND MORTISE GAUGES Note: See the boxed-tool listing above for a couple of boxed gauge items. *60 Stanley Marking and Cutting Gauge, Cast Iron, c. 1874-1897, Rare. This is one of the really tough-to-find Stanley gauges. As is usual, not much japaning remains, there are some sharpening scars on the stem near the scribe point, and there are a couple of areas of old pitting on the stem face. Fortunately the graduations on the stem are not affected. The 1874 patent date is faint, especially near the date end. Otherwise Rare and Good, $50. *61 Stanley Sweetheart marking gauge, a little dirty and a few flakes missing from boxwood thumbscrew, small stain near steel scribe, otherwise unused and Fine, $20. *61 Stanley marking gauge, BB logo, a few minor scuffs and some dirt, otherwise unused and Fine, $20. *64-1/2 Stanley Sweetheart Oval-headed marking gauge, Scarce. These are much harder to find than Walter's price guide indicates, and this example is in very nice condition, with only some very minor soiling and two faint, tight shrinkage lines on the fence. All markings bold and clear, including the Sweetheart mark. Brass thumbscrew and moustache wear plate unpolished. Much finish remains, Good+, $40. *65 Stanley Early-Sweetheart Boxwood Marking Gauge, Unusual Variation. Unlike other early-style no. 65's, this gauge has a boxwood thumbscrew and no brass moustache wear plate. Enough examples are known to me to confirm that this is correct, and probably a Depression-era variation. This example has a few minor stains and scuffs, some pin pricks on one edge of the fence, one tiny flake off the boxwood thumbscrew and an inconspicuous hole one the rear end of the stem where it was apparently hung in a collection. Otherwise this gauge appears Fine and unused, $35. *65 Stanley Boxwood Marking Gauge c. 1935. This gauge was probably made immediately following the Sweetheart era as it features no brass moustache in the fence. It has one small chip out of the back side of the fence, a very tight shrinkage crack on the bottom edge of the fence, a few other small dents or chips, but otherwise this is a New and Unused gauge with a very light yellow color and nearly all the original finish. Great looking and priced right due to the minor apologies, $15. *71 Stanley Double-Stemmed Marking and Mortise Gauge, Superb and Early. This fantastic gauge dates to the teens and appears to have seen very little use. It is a bit dirty and could stand a gentle cleaning, but has only minor scuffs and will clean to near New appearance, very scarce and Fine, $100. *72 Stanley Double-Stem Marking and Mortise Gauge, Near New Condition. This c. 1935 example has only minor scuffs from storage and has probably never been used. A very scarce gauge in top collector condition, near New, $65. *73 Stanley Marking and Mortise Guage, Boxwood, Early Sweetheart Mark, Rare! The model 73 is scarce enough, and when found, are most often not marked with a Stanley trademark. This example is boldly marked on the fence with the early Sweetheart mark c. 1920-1923. The bad news first: there is a shallow chip in the boxwood of the non-trademarked side of the fence where the brass shoe fits up into the recess, and there are two chips on the rear end of the stem, one fairly deep. The good news is that except for these slight apologies, the gauge is in wonderful condition and appears nearly new and unused and will look great in your collection. A rare marked gauge at a bargain price, $45. *77 Stanley Marking and Mortise Gauge, Early Sweetheart Mark, Rosewood, Nice! Here's Stanley's top-of-the-line rosewood gauge with the rare early Sweetheart trademark on the fence. The tool appears to have been used once and has only minor toolbox dings. The points are nice and long but will need to be cleaned and sharpened if you intend to use the tool. The brass, unlike so many found, has not been cleaned and has achieved a nice dark brown patina. Nice and very scarce with this mark and in this condition, Good+, $45. *92 Stanley Rosewood & Brass Complex Butt & Rabbet Gauge, Rare Sweetheart Mark with Nickeled outer stem. Finding one of these in nice condition is difficult enough, but in my experience finding these with the elusive Sweetheart mark is nearly impossible. This is only the second I've found in a dozen years of collecting. This example has minor scuffs and the ubiquitous minor rust on the steel fence, but otherwise has nearly all the nickel plating on the outer stem, the inner stem is brass, and along with the rosewood fence with brass inlays, this is certainly the flashiest gauge Stanley ever produced. Needs a gentle cleaning, otherwise an excellent example of a rare gauge, Good++, $195. *93 Stanley Butt & Rabbet Gauge, Sweetheart Vintage plus Script Logo, Nice Condition. This is the hardest-to-find of the Stanley B&R gauges in well above-average condition. Missing most of the nickel on the foot of the L-shaped stop but only some minor flakes here and there otherwise (mostly on the knurled edges of the thumbscrews), but overall a very nice example with the beautiful script logo on the body of the tool and the Sweetheart logo on one of the thumbscrews. Good+, $40. *93 Stanley Butt & Rabbet Gauge, Script Logo plus V Trademark c. 1910, Good Condition. This example is complete and has most of the nickel except on the foot of the L-shaped stop and some wear to the nickel on the fence. The knurling on both thumbscrews has been pliered a bit but they both work fine. A good useable tool that looks pretty nice as well. Good, $25. *98 Stanley Double-Stem Marking and Mortise Gauge, Script-Logo cast into Body, Pizza-Wheel Cutters and Scribe Points, Excellent Little-Used Condition. This model is a favorite among fine woodworkers due to it's pizza-cutter scribe wheels on one end of the stems in addition to standard scribe points on the other. BB logo on one thumbscrew indicates manufacture c. 1935 before the body casting was changed and the Script logo eliminated. Combined with the fancy Stanley Script logo and 98% of the original nickel plating, this is a showy and useful tool. Fine+, $40. *98 Stanley Double-Stem Marking and Mortise Gauge, Script-Logo, Pizza-Wheel Cutters and Scribe Points, Very Nice Condition. This gauge is a bit earlier than the one above and shows some use in that the nickel on the faces of the fence is worn away, but nearly all the rest of the nickel remains in nice shiny condition and the cutter wheels and scribe points are all sharp and in excellent condition. Good+ and Ready to Go, $35. *197 Stanley Marking Gauge, Point Scribe and "Pizza Wheel Cutter," V Logo c. Teens, Excellent Condition. Here's a wonderful example of one of the most elusive of Stanley's gauges. The nickel on the stem is a bit thin, but nearly all of it remains. The rosewood fence is in wonderful condition and appears unused. The pizza-wheel cutter shows evidence of having been cleaned of old rust, but is in otherwise good condition. An excellent example of a rare Stanley collectible, except as noted, Fine, $120. *197 Stanley Marking Gauge, Rosewood Fence, Nickeled Stem, Script Logo, Rare. Here's one of the scarcest of the Stanley gauges. This example has seen minor use and shows slight wear on the faces of the fence and minor toolbox dings over most of the tool. About 60% of the nickel remains on the stem, and the pizza-wheel cutter will need a careful sharpening if you intend to use the tool, but otherwise the appearance is very nice. Rare, and except as noted, Good+, $75. OTHER STANLEY TOOLS *N/M Stanley Advertising Pencil Clip, "The Tool Box of the World." This rare advertising piece was intended to attach to a standard pencil, then be clipped over the shirt or apron pocket. See Walter, page 121 for a photo and page 122 for a description. Only the second one I've encountered. The steel clip has some minor surface rust which should clean up with a little care, but the plastic-covered circular tab with the Stanley logo and "tool box" slogan is in perfect condition. A rare advertising piece, $50. *N/M Stanley Hammer Head Award Plaque. Here's an interesting advertising or sales award item. A Stanley hammer head, bearing the BB logo, was sawn in half and the logo-marked half affixed to a wooden plaque 6-1/2"X4". There is an area of glue in the lower right-hand corner where an engraved plate would probably have been positioned. Minor scuffs to the wood, but the hammer is as new. A great item to display with one of those cutaway planes, or have a brass plate made and give yourself an award for "Stanley Tool Collector of the Year." $45. *2 Stanley Excelsior Tool Handle, Victorian Design, Twelve Original Tools, Pat'd Mar. 19, 1867. These cast iron tool handles with elaborate ivy adornment are not common, but this specimen still contains all twelve of its original twelve tools, thus qualifying for "rare find" status. The tools all have the correct "serrated" shank and, with the exception of some twist in an awl, are in excellent little-used condition. The body is missing much of its Japan finish except in the recesses between the raised filigree patterns, but otherwise this tool is in very nice shape. Except as noted, Complete and Good+, $95. *2 Stanley Excelsior Tool Handle, Fancy Victorian Casting, Includes 3 Bits. Here's another nearly identical example, but with only three of the original bits. Good+, $40. *3 Stanley Bit Extension, 18 Inches, Sweetheart, Excellent Condition. This tool permits boring holes with a brace and bit to depths in excess of the length of the bit, or in difficult-to- reach places. This example shows evidence of having been cleaned of some minor surface rust, but retains most of the nickel plating, and most of the original orange paint band on the chuck. Shows evidence of only light use, and bears a very crisp and large Sweetheart mark on the shaft. Tough to find in this condition and with this mark. Good++ (appearance closer to Fine), $35. *8H & 8R Stanley Hollow and Round Attachments for no. 45 Combination Plane, Complete with Correct Blades. This early nickeled pair has double-knurled thumbscrews. 90%-95% of the nickel remains, though it's a bit grungy and will need a good cleaning and polishing (chrome polish works well). Owner's initials very lightly and discreetly stamped. The correct cutters are marked "Pat'd Feb.23, 1886," and do not appear to have ever been sharpened. Very difficult to find at all, let alone with the correct cutters. Good+, should clean up to appear near Fine, $140. *12H & 12R Stanley Hollow and Round Attachments for no. 45 Combination Plane, Complete with Correct Blades. Same vintage and discreet owner's initials as the no. 8 set above, the round is missing a bit more nickel on one side, probably 80% remains overall, the hollow retains nearly all it's nickel. Like the no. 8's, these will need a gentle cleaning and chrome polishing. Correct cutters bear the 1886 patent, and do not appear to have been sharpened. Rare and Good+, $140. *N/M Stanley Nosing Attachment for no. 45 Combination Plane, Correct Blade. Slightly later in vintage than the H & R sets above, this nickeled attachment has the flat thumbscrews which succeeded the earlier knurled ones. Still early, with B casting mark. About 85% of the nickel remains, with more loss on the thumbscrews than on the body, but it is all grungy looking and will need a serious cleaning and chrome polishing. Should turn out very nice. Correct cutter is nearly always missing, but this one somehow managed to stick around and shows evidence of little use. Should clean to Good+, Rare and complete, $110. *12 Stanley Improved Try Square, Early V Trademark c. Teens, Scarce 4-Inch Size, Near New Condition. This exceptional find is at least 80 years old but appears nearly new. The nickel plating is a bit thin, but nearly all of it remains in nice condition. The V trademark is crisply struck on the blade, and this beauty has not been cleaned or messed with. Probably unused, Early and Fine, $50. *18 Stanley Eureka Flush T-Bevel, Scarce 6-Inch Size, c. WWII, New and Unused. I acquired this beauty in a stash of WWII military surplus tools a few years ago and have just held on to it because it's so gorgeous. The 6-inch size is one of the harder to find anyway, but this one retains all the bright shiny nickel and has never been used. Probably made before the War broke out, and in amazing condition for age. New and Unused, $60. *20 Stanley Rosewood-Handled Try Square, c. WWII, 6-Inch Size, New and Unused. Another tool from the stash of WWII military surplus tools. Except for some very minor scuffs from storage and just a hint of browning on the brass trim, this tool is essentially as it was when it left the Stanley factory more than 60 years ago. All the bluing on the blade remains and the graduations and inch-marking numbers retain their white paint. A beauty! New and Unused, $35. *21 Stanley Sweetheart Adjustable Square, Rare 6-inch Size. The plating on this rare square is dull and worn, but the markings are clear and there are only a couple of small areas of minor rust evidence. Rare and Good+, $55. *21 Stanley Sweetheart Adjustable Square, Scarce 9-inch Size. Probably 95% of the nickel remains on this very clean example of the scarce 9-inch model. A very hard one to find, and Fine, $70. *28 Stanley Cornering Tool, 1/16" and 1/8" and size, BB logo, nearly all nickel and nearly New, $20. *29 Stanley Cornering Tool, 1/4" and 3/8" size, Sweetheart mark, nearly all nickel and nearly New, $25. *44 Stanley Bit & Square Level, Solid Brass, c. 1910's, As New Condition. Not much to say about this beautiful small level, the unique design of which allows for attachment to either an auger bit or a steel carpenter's square. Early, and as nice as you can possibly find. As New, $95. *80 Stanley Cabinet Scraper, Sweetheart Trademarks, Original Decal, Excellent condition. This scraper bears the Sweetheart mark on the blade and the blade-holding bar, has 90% of the original decal, and except for some minor scuffing to the japan, is in fantastic condition, Fine+, $50. *233 Stanley Machinist's Riveting Hammer, 4 oz size. This was sold to me as a 603 upholsterer's hammer, which it greatly resembles (you won't find either of these models in John Walter's book, by the way). A review of the 1939 Dealer's catalog indicates that with the slightly shorter cross peen this was intended for fine riveting work of which it saw little if any. Fine condition with 50% of the Stanley decal on the handle (basically the word STANLEY is left). Just a wee bit dirty and should clean up nicely, $25. *305 Stanley Rosewood Tool Handle, Seven Tools remain. For some reason it is not easy to find these with the Stanley mark. This one is clearly marked on the chuck: "Stanley-New Britain, Conn. U.S.A." The nickel on the chuck is worn and a bit stained and could use some chrome polish. The rosewood has some minor dings, small dents and scuffs and a small chip from the bead. The seven tools are well used, but finding any is tough. I'm going to rate this good, but it's probably better, and a bargain at $40. *1003 Stanley Sweetheart "100 Plus" Screwdriver, "Bell System," 7 Inches. This sweet little driver probably predates the decal versions. The ferrule features the words "100 Plus" in a bordered arch above the Sweetheart trademark, with a bordered "Made in U.S.A." below to complete the design. Below this large logo is the model number. The other side of the ferrule is marked "BELL SYSTEM," indicating this tool would have been found in the kit of a telephone service technician. The wooden handle appears to have had the black paint enhanced nicely, and the metal surfaces show very minor evidence of old surface rust. Otherwise a lovely little driver with one of the boldest Stanley logos ever to appear on a tool. Except as noted, Good+, $25. *1210 Stanley Handyman Vise, 2-1/2" Jaws, very handy size. This vise is painted gray with an orange front (moving) jaw. It retains much of its original paint, but has some surface rust that should clean easily. Swivel base is very convenient for adjusting the position of the work. A very nice and fully useable vise that should clean to Good+ at least, $25. 36 Stanley Cast Iron Plumb and Level, 12 inches, Eclipse Vial Covers. This nice level needs a serious cleaning, but it appears that nearly all the japan remains, almost all the nickel remains on the vial tubes and covers, and even the rails retain most of their nickel. Should clean to near Fine condition, $30. $$51 Stanley Spoke Shave, Probably First Type, for restoration. No Japan remains, owner's initials scratched deeply into the sole, and missing the eye screw for the lever cap (the lever cap fulcrum screw is present), but on the undersides of the handles is written "Bailey's Patent/Aug. 31, 1858." The blade has been well used, but is clean and bears the J trademark. Early and worth adding to your collection of shaves whether or not you choose to restore it. Offered for rarity, and just $15. 68 Stanley Small Steel Square, 6 Inches by 8 Inches. Marked with the BB logo, this square is in very nice condition with only minor toolbox scuffs, and would be the perfect display vehicle for Stanley pocket & square levels such as the no. 40. Cute and Fine, $15. BOXWOOD & IVORY RULES *36-1/2L Stanley 1-foot 2-fold Caliper rule, Superb condition. Only minor scuffs and the requisite darkened spots of brass where the lacquer flaked away detract from an otherwise New rule, a beauty, $35. *36-1/2 Stanley 1-foot 2-fold Caliper rule, UNFINISHED! This is most definitely a Stanley product, but because the graduations on one side were slightly inaccurate, the rule was never completed with numbers, edge pin and maker's mark. The joint and caliper are as tight as can be. I can only assume it escaped the factory in the pocket of a Stanley employee. A rare and unique addition to any Stanley collection, Never "New", $100. *40 Stanley Ivory 1-foot 4-fold Caliper Rule, Full German Silver Binding. This rule has two tight cracks on one outer leg and one tight crack on each of two inner legs, has lost some of the black from the graduations and numbers, one leg has been carefully repinned, and the rule has some typical minor discoloration. Otherwise, it is unworn, with crisp edges, and shows little indication of use. Alignment pin still present. Except for the detractions noted, a very nice rule which would otherwise be much more valuable (see the rule below), a bargain at $155. *42 Ship Carpenter's Bevels, Group of Three, Stanley, Chapin- Stephens & Lufkin, Superb Condition. Here's a collection of shipwright's bevels in top collector condition. The Stanley is marked on both sides "No. 42" and "STANLEY/New Britain/Conn. U.S.A." The mark is not shown in either Boxwood & Ivory or Walter's type study of rules. Nearly all the original finish remains, color is very light golden, only minor scuffs, Fine+. The Lufkin is absolutely New, without a single blemish, and is even lighter than the Stanley. The Chapin-Stephens, perhaps the rarest of the bunch, is marked "No. 42" and "The C-S Co./Pine Meadow/Conn.U.S.A." It is slightly darker than the other two rules, but retains nearly all its original finish with only the most minor of scuffs, Fine+. The brass blades in all the rules show only minor oxidation and no signs of use. A wonderful set in pristine condition, Fine+ to New, $350. *53-1/2 Stanley Architect's rule, Arch Joint, Beveled Inner Edges, Type 2 (without "made in U.S.A."), probably c. 1860's, Superb Condition. Nearly all original lacquer remains on this pristine and early example of Stanley's Architect rule, the only rule Stanley made with beveled inner edges. Except for very minor finish scuffs and a tiny spring when half-open (1/32" or so), this rule is not much different than when it was manufactured some 125 years ago. Except as noted, Fine+, $195. *62 Stanley Sweetheart 2-foot 4-fold rule, Full Brass Binding, Near New Condition. Except for typical lacquer flaking and minor scuffs, this rule appears to be new and unused. A beauty, Fine+, $55. *68 Stanley Sweetheart 2-foot 4-fold rule, round joint, a little beveling of wood on each leg near main joint by a previous owner, otherwise very light and clean with very bold Sweetheart mark, Good+ and much better than typically encountered, $20. *68 Stanley 2-foot 4-fold rule, type 3 c. 1903-'20, very clean with only minor scuffing, a great example for the collection or that Stanley tool chest you're trying to complete. Near Fine, $22. *78-1/2 Stanley Double Arch-Joint Brass Bound 2-foot 4-fold Boxwood Rule, Type 3 c. 1903-1920. Not much lacquer left but cleaner and lighter in color than most of these are found, with only minor wear. Brass has been cleaned and polished. Stanley's top-of-the-line boxwood rule, except as noted, Good+, $60. *1190 J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England, N.Y. City Approved, 2-foot 4-fold rule with Protractor Arch Joint and Spirit Level. One small stain near a leg joint and some minor scuffs are the only detractions to this early and complex rule, which could measure dimensions, angles, level, and perform geometric functions as well. Nice light color and excellent. Not one of the more recent ones, probably late 19th/early 20th century. Except as noted, Fine, $125. *1461 J. Rabone & Sons Makers, 3" Boxwood Button Caliper Rule, 1-1/8" wide, Rare and Superb. This beautiful little rule has scales in inch, 8th inch and 16th inches on the boxwood, and the brass caliper is marked in 40ths of an inch for measuring buttons. Much original lacquer remains and the color is very light. Marked by the maker on one edge, as was sometimes done by British makers. Fine, $100. *N/M J. Rabone & Sons, Makers, 3" Boxwood Button Caliper, 3/4" wide, Advertising, Unusual Form, Superb Condition. This incredible small, narrow rule is marked along one side in millimeters, along the other in 32nds of an inch, and the brass caliper, which is centered on the rule and has a rounded head, is calibrated along one edge in millimeters and the other in 32nds. The reverse side is unmarked. One edge of the rule is marked "Cutbill, King & Co., London," and the other is marked "Cutbill, King & Owren, Paris." Apparently the gentlemen had an additional partner in France. The makers mark, along with an owner's name in red ink, appears beneath the caliper, the first time I've seen the maker's mark appear in this position, apparently to allow for the advertising on the edges. Small, Fine and Lovely, $150. *N/M J. Rabone & Sons Makers, Incredible 1-foot 4-fold Architect's Rule, Beveled Inner Edges, Arch Joint, Edge Scales, Boxwood with German Silver Trim, Superb Condition, Only Known Example. I have not been able to find any rule expert in North America or the United Kingdom who has ever seen another example of this rule. It is not listed in the Rabone catalogs I have been able to examine, and may have been a special-order item. It looks like a miniature version of the Stanley 53-1/2, with beveled inner edges, and the addition of edge scales, and the trim is German Silver rather than the more common brass. The outside is graduated in 8ths and 16ths, the inside has multiple drafting scales and appears nicely complex. Only a few minor dings, otherwise all the original lacquer remains and the rule appears nearly New. Very Rare and Pristine, $350. $$15 Stanley arch-joint full-bound 2-foot 2-fold Carpenter's Sliding Rule with Gunter's scales, drafting scales and brass slide. Early, with Stanley Rule/& Level Co./New Britain, Conn., c. 1860's. Very clean condition with only minor scuffs & a few small stains, a bit of roughness on the brass tips and small marks on the main joint, owner's initials stamped neatly near the main joint. Otherwise the boxwood is light golden and the graduations are distinct and clear, and this is an excellent and early rule, Good+, was $185, now just $150. $$32 Stanley (Unmarked) Metric/English 1-foot 4-fold Caliper Rule, Early Arch Joint, Rare. This boxwood rule is graduated in millimeters on the outer faces, and English-reading inches on the inner faces. A chip popped out of one leg from an alignment pin pushing through, otherwise this rule is in very clean and nice condition. The five-point rivet in the early "hard arch" joint indicates this rule was made by Stanley. Except as noted, Good+ and Rare, now just $125. RARE LEVELS *1 Davis Level & Tool Co., Ornate Cast Iron Filigree Level and Inclinometer, Rare Seven Inch Size, c. 1875-'92, Superb Condition. A crisp and excellent example of the smallest filigree inclinometer Davis offered, and certainly a top contender for "Showiest Small Level Ever Made." This model was discontinued in 1892 when L.L. Davis apparently sold his level-making operations to focus on the manufacture of electric lamps, switches, and other electrical parts (P-TAMPIA). With nearly 100% japan and lacquer, a magnificent tool in magnificent condition, Fine, $495. *1 Davis Level & Tool Co., Ornate Cast Iron Filigree Level and Inclinometer, Rare Seven Inch Size, c. 1875-'92. Same vintage as the example above, but a little bit of old rust evidence on the rails, the brass was lightly buffed, and perhaps 90% japan remains. No chips or cracks, very nice looking and a bargain at $325. *2 L.L. Davis Early and Ornate Cast Iron Filigree Level and Inclinometer, Rare Gold Pinstriping, c. early 1870s, Excellent Condition. Here's one of the "holy grails" of tool collecting, and certainly one of the most decorative of collectible tools. With 98% of its original Japan and 95% of its original gold pinstriping on all the filigree(!), this gorgeous level will be the centerpiece of your level collection. Early, very rare, very showy, and Fine, $895. *2 Davis Level & Tool Co. Ornate Cast Iron Filigree Level and Inclinometer, Near Mint Condition. Not much to say here except WOW!. 99% Japanning, 99% of the lacquer on the brass (the lacquer has darkened with age and has not been cleaned), crisp machining marks in both rails, here's a level made from 1875 to 1892 that is in nearly New condition. Fantastic, $495. *10 Stratton Brothers, Greenfield, Mass., Rosewood Level & Plumb, Brassbound, Ten Inches Long, Excellent Condition. This beautiful tool features gorgeous light rosewood with dark grain lines. It has only the slightest signs of age and wear, with only minor dings and a small light stain on one side that is not very obvious. Otherwise a gorgeous tool and near Fine, $425. OTHER TOOLS $$N/M Keen Kutter Push Drill, Nickel Plated with large and crisp E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter logo. Appears to be a high-quality product of Goodell-Pratt. Has compartment in the handle for eight bits. To access the bits, you turn the handle cap to open each individual bit compartment, which are numbered around the edge of the handle. Nearly all the nickel remains, with only a couple of minor scratches and a little missing on the knurling of the chuck. An excellent and showy Keen Kutter tool, Fine, was $75, now $55. $$N/M Watchcraft, Manufactured by C.& E. Marshall, Watchmaker's poising tool, or small three-legged vise. Nearly all the nickel plate remains, the two "front" legs are adjustable for height and inclination, jaws 1/2" wide, open to 3/8". A beautiful precision tool, Fine, was $35, now just $30. $$N/M Kendrick & Davis, Lebanon, New Hampshire, Watchmaker's Staking Set in original Wooden Box. This excellent set contains the staking tool, which retains all its shiny nickel plating, 100 punches of different sizes and shapes, 20 sub punches and stumps, and a slide-on clip with knurled head which apparently facilitates insertion and removal of punches from the tool. The finger-jointed box is scuffed and dinged but retains nearly all its original dark finish. Complete and nearly As New in a Good+ box, now only $95. PARTS 3 Stanley AUSTRALIA blade for no. 3 size plane, New Old Stock, purchased when the Australian Stanley plant was closed down. A reminder both of Stanley's global impact, and the demise of the hand tool industry. New, $10. G3 Blade for Stanley Gage no. G3 or G3C plane, light pitting at the bottom end but fairly clean at the logo end, rare! $8. 141/143 Fence for late model Stanley Miller's Patent Bullnose Plow Plane, superb nickel plating, both thumbscrews, excellent rosewood, a rare part that is nearly impossible to find when you need it, nearly New, $200. ORDERING & INFORMATION E-mail me to inquire about any tool. Let me know what you're looking for, tools or parts. Please send me your lists of tools for sale. If I can't use it, I may know someone who can. I guarantee your satisfaction or a full refund of the tool price, no questions asked, if the tool is returned within seven days in the same condition as when I shipped it. Prices do not include sales tax if you are in Tennessee, nor do they include the cost of shipping. I feel that building the cost of shipping into my pricing would tend to penalize those of you who purchase several tools at a time. WANTED TO BUY I pay well for: *No. 3 Size Planes (blades 1-3/4" wide or less) by any maker, especially early and rare but all considered. I buy rare planes for parts, too. *Stanley Marking Gauges in Fine to New condition, Sweetheart preferred for gauges offered during that era, but all considered. *Stanley Sweetheart tools in Fine to New condition. *Stanley Transitional planes, Fine to New condition, '92 patent cutter (Q) or earlier preferred, but all considered. *Tools with exceptional visual appeal, exotic materials, complex designs, etc. And finally, this is my hobby, not my profession. Whether or not you want to buy anything, I love to talk about tools and am always happy to correspond on the subject. Send me descriptions of your mystery tools and I'll try to help you identify them. Thanks! Don Boyer dnbyr@aol.com ABBREVIATIONS AND REFERENCES: Barlow: The Antique Tool Collector's Guide to Value, by Ronald S. Barlow, Third Edition. Brendler: "Markings Used on Stanley Gages" by Ralph Brendler, online at http://www.mcs.net/~brendler/oldtools/gages/logostudy.htm (note the spelling Ralph uses for gages (instead of the typical "gauges," since you must use this spelling to reach the type study). FTJ: "Fine Tool Journal," Clarence Blanchard, publisher. Goodman: "British Planemakers from 1700," W.L. Goodman, revised by J. & M. Rees. Heckel: "Sargent Planes Identification and Value Guide," by David E. Heckel M-WTCA: Mid-West Tool Collector's Association. N/M no model number on tool/model number unknown. AWP: "A Guide To American Wooden Planes," Third Edition, by Emil & Martyl Pollack. P-TAMPIA Volumes I and II: "Patented Transitional and Metallic Planes in America," by Roger K. Smith. Salaman: "Dictionary of Woodworking Tools" by R.A. Salaman. Sellens: "The Stanley Plane" and "Stanley Folding Rules," by Alvin Sellens. "Boxwood and Ivory," by Phil Stanley. Walter: "Stanley Tools, Guide to Identity and Value," Second Edition, by John Walter.