Revised
4-Mar-2005
TRINDERS' FINE
TOOLS
PICTURE ARCHIVE -
TOOLS SOLD
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www.trindersfinetools.co.uk have suggested that an archive of pictures and
descriptions of those tools we have already sold would prove interesting and
informative. In general, we have not included descriptions of tools for which
we have no pictures; but we have included pictures which only have a bare
description - occasionally items sell so quickly that a formal web description
has not been produced.
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find the archive interesting; do remember we can sometimes find further
examples of items shown here, so please let us know when something appeals to
you.
T631) CLEVELAND
TWIST DRILL COMPANY Drill Set No. 52 Containing Wire Gauge Sizes No. 1 to
No. 60. Drills mounted on a most attractive stand (click for photograph). Stand is bronze(?)
with a black crackle finish, rubbed on the lettering to show the bronze.
Complete with original heavy steel box, (8 1/2" x 5" x 1 3/8")
black painted, 80+% remains of exterior trade label; inside, originally
attached to inside of lid, sheet giving instructions on Point Grinding and 'The
Little Doctor' A First-Aid for Drill Press Operators. This label is marked
at lower margin BS-5-3-43 - possibly an indication of the date? Drills 1-21,
23-52 each numbered; all except a couple are also trademarked (the markings on
No. 33 are slightly different to the other markings). No. 22 is unmarked; the
very smallest drills, 53-60, are also unmarked. A very attractive piece. US$
112.5 / 75.00 pounds sterling SORRY, SOLD
T642) A collection of 13
Silversmithing Stakes (click for photograph). Whilst these are
being sold as a collection, if you require individual details, do let us know.
Total weight of these stakes is 6 kilo. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T696) 41 ADDIS CARVING CHISELS
(click for first, second, third, fourth, and final photograph); uniform handles, all little used.
SORRY, SOLD
T697) ELEVEN, BEECH-HANDLED,
ADDIS CARVING CHISELS (click for first, and second photograph), described in detail
below. This is a useful collection of what I suspect are completely unused,
carving tools. One or two of the gouges are infrequently found, as they are on
the large side. I should note that one of the larger gouges has a cracked brass
ferrule; one chisel handle has two very fine hairline cracks some 3/4”
long, and one other has a very fine hairline crack approximately 1/2” long.
No.
18?19, curved gouge 3/4"; No. 20, curved gouge 3/8"; No. 20, curved
gouge 3/4"; No. 21, bent chisel, 5/8"; No. 22, right corner chisel, 5/8";
No. 23, left corner chisel, 5/8"; No. 29, front bent gouge 3/4"; No.
31, front bent gouge 3/4"; No. 35, back bent gouge 3/8"; No. 35, back
bent gouge 3/4"; No. 38, back bent gouge 3/8".
Do consider these carefully if you have the need – whilst we always
try and seek them out, finding Addis carving chisels of this condition and
quality is becoming a very difficult task. SORRY, SOLD
T624) ADDIS Carving Chisels. We have just taken into stock a
large collection - 86 in all - Addis carving chisels, with ash and beech
handles. A good proportion are new and those having had a bevel ground
are very little used indeed. The range of types and sizes is extensive, with
quite a number in large sizes. These chisels represent the best
collection and best condition I have seen since dealing in tools; they were
apparently a major retirement purchase. I intend to offer them initially as one
complete lot, so do contact us if you are at all interested. What follows is a
complete set of pictures (click for picture one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen), so you can get a good idea of the
quality. NB - Unfortunately, the combination of shadows and a ripple pattern on
the background cloth does give the false impression that some of the
larger carvers have a serrated edge - I will try and re-take these pictures as
soon as possible (sorry, time didn’t permit)! But at least the current
pictures give you an idea of the range, and depth within the range, of these
fine chisels. SORRY, SOLD
T651) Boxed Set of 18 ADDIS
Carving Tools (click for photograph); inside of box lid
has Addis, Ward & Payne labels (click for photograph), very little used,
a very nice set. SORRY, SOLD
T676) Box of Fine Rosewood
Handled Japanese Chisels (click for photograph, and again, and again). SORRY,
SOLD
T649) Boxed set of 10 Japanese
Chisels (click for photograph, and again for close-up) SORRY,
SOLD
T527) Set of 5 Japanese IYOROI Chisels (click for picture), size 3mm, 6mm, 12mm, 18mm and 24mm.
(approximately 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", 23/32, 15/16") overall
length approximately 227 mm / 9". Hardwood handles, very dark - ebony(?).
Very attractive set, virtually unused - apparently originally purchased some
ten years ago. In cardboard box, as shown in photograph. F. SORRY, SOLD
T628)
11 small MARPLES
Carving Chisels,
one unhandled (click for picture one, two). SORRY, SOLD
T522)
Attractive Carving Set - chisels by Henry Taylor; all items pleasantly
marked by pyrography with former owner's name or initials (click
for photograph). SORRY, SOLD
T85)
Cranked, boxwood handled Gouges by Ashley Iles (click for
photograph),
T184)
MARPLES Wood Turning tools (Click for photograph),
Shamrock Brand. A set of 6 in original display box and packing material;
all tools have a fine Shamrock label. Very fine set, suit collector. US$ 145.00
/ 85.00 pounds sterling SORRY, SOLD
T…)
HOLTZAPFFEL TRIPTYCH, 40 of 75 tools (Click for
photograph) SORRY, SOLD
T650) HOLTZAPFFEL 64 Charing Cross Wide Quirk and Ogee Wooden Moulding Plane; 9 ¼” long,
2 ¾” wide. Nice example (click for
photograph), uncommon; clear Holtzapffel stamp (click
again) SORRY, SOLD
T205)
HOLTZAPFFEL IVORY SAW (click
for photograph) 36 ½" overall length, blade 2" x 19",
handle 11 ¾" long and approximately 1 ½" dia. Frame 1
¼" x ¼" steel, stamped HOLTZAPFFEL & CO LONDON,
5" gap between top of blade and underside of frame. This saw resembles a
very large straight-handled hacksaw, and is illustrated in Charles
Holtzapffel's 'Turning and Mechanical Manipulation' Vol. 1. (Materials), page
147, Fig. 49. I can supply a facsimile of this illustration by e-mail to anyone
interested. Although the blade and frame are tarnished with light pitting and
some wear has taken place on the teeth, it is in very good condition and
represents a very unusual collector's item. It would appear that these saws
were used (by presumably an ivory merchant) in the conversion of ivory tusks in
order to ensure maximum economy. G+. SORRY, SOLD
T371)
Attractive Gunmetal/Brass(?) unnamed Chariot Plane (Click
for photograph) with steel sole, and very handsome ebony wedge.
3" long, 1 ½" wide, 1 ¼" iron, I would judge
little used. Certainly an owner-made plane, in very good condition. The strike
button is a little bent, and strangely, the bridge has been set in less than
parallel to the nose!! Otherwise it is a very professionally made plane, and
very useful. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T227)
Scottish over-stuffed all GUNMETAL SMOOTHER (Click for
photograph) (not steel-soled) 10" long including handle
mounting, 2 ½" wide, 2 1/8" Preston tapered iron,
approximately 2 ¼" remains, Ward back iron. This is a very fine
example of a craftsman-made smoother, stuffed in a dark red wood, which I
believe is mahogany. The handle is very attractive, rather more vertical than
normal, with a very elongated and slim spur, very much in the Spiers' style.
The front bun is moulded, but square in plan. I rather suspect that this plane
may have been made up from a commercially available base and cap casting, early
this century. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T161)
Jack Plane, 12 ¼" overall length (Click for
photograph), 2" iron, 2" remains. No name other than owner's
(A.W. Silver) stamped on handle, however iron and cap are stamped E. J. Birch
London. Appears to be cast iron, screw filled with mahogany? or rosewood? with
heavy coat of varnish, making it difficult to be precise. The handle and
rounded back are a particularly attractive feature of this interesting plane.
G++. SORRY, SOLD
T520)
Scottish shapely cast, screw sided, over-stuffed panel plane, gunmetal
screw cap, with hardwood (probably mahogany) infill (click
for photograph). 13 3/8" long, 2 7/8" wide, 2 1/2" wide
tapered Stormont iron, also stamped 1944, together with other serial numbers.
Approximately 2 5/8" slot to edge available steel remains. Metalwork is
very good, but dull grey in appearance, with all round non-significant,
remaining fine pitting. The infill, other than some minor nicks on the top of
the shapely bun, and one or two on one side of the overstuffing, is excellent.
No makers name, however, as can be seen from the photograph, with its shapely
stepped front toe, this is a very handsome and heavy plane indeed; which in
these days are becoming very difficult to find. The mouth, when the iron is
ground and honed, will, I judge, measure some 3/64" when the iron is just
cutting. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T200)
Moving Fillister by BOOTH BROTHERS,
T377) BUCK Tottenham Court Rd London Patent Metal
Bullnose Plane (Click for photograph),
Rosewood wedge. 3 ¾" long, 1 1/8" wide, 1 1/8" wide iron,
approximately 1" remains. Body, wedge and iron all stamped 2; seen very
little use from new, iron full length. G++ / Fine. SORRY,
SOLD
T596)
BUCK Rosewood filled Rebate Plane (click for
photograph), nominally 1 1/2" wide, 9 1/8" long, nominal 1 1/2"
wide Ward snecked iron, approximately 1 3/8" remains below shoulder.
Rosewood good condition, but stamped in a number of places by previous owner.
Although legible, the maker's stamp 'Buck 245 Tottenham Court Rd.' [N.B. -
British Planemakers lists this address as being 1838 - 1861] is very faint.
Rather nice old style scroll wedge. Steelwork good, but with some residual
pitting - not of course in any way affecting use. The sole opening for the
mouth is very fine. The back of then iron, when flattened and polished may
still have one or two fine pits well away from the edge; these I would be
reluctant to totally remove. The body, wedge and iron are all stamped '2'. All
in all a very good and useful plane for the bench. G+ SORRY, SOLD
T608)
BUCK (Norris No 14?) Rosewood filled, unhandled, Patent Metal Smoother (click for photograph), 7 1/4" long, 2 5/8"
maximum width, 2 1/4" wide Ward iron, approximately 1 7/16" remains,
slot to edge. Iron, back iron, and body all stamped 22. Previous owner's stamp
on top of bun. Patent Metal cast body is very good - just a trace of fine
surface pitting. Rosewood very dark, very nice, with perhaps 60% lacquer
remaining, particularly on top of rear infill and top of front bun. Gunmetal
screwcap stamped Buck 242 Tottenham Court Road (1880 - 1930, according to
British Planemakers). This is an extremely crisp and attractive little plane.
Since Buck were large tool merchants, it is difficult to know whether this was
supplied by Norris, and stamped with the Buck name and address, or made and
manufactured by Buck to the Norris design. Either way, it is a very attractive
plane in nice original condition. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T341)
Rosewood filled curved sided unhandled Smoother by BUCK (
T626) CARTER Boxwood filled, Dovetailed Thumb Plane
(click for picture). 5 1/8" long, 1 3/4" wide,
1 3/8" wide new iron. The plane is essentially in as new condition, with
little if any wear. The iron is stamped Carter Cast Steel, the gunmetal
screwcap is stamped Carter; the boxwood is stamped 'Diana' and 'Dovetailed' at
heel. It has a particularly fine mouth. A very attractive all-steel thumb plane
from this quality maker. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T581)
Dovetailed Bronze and Steel, Gunmetal Screwcap Thumb Plane (click for photograph) by Carter,
4 5/8" long, 1 5/16" wide, 1" wide iron, a copy of an early
Mathieson plane, one of the rarest of all British Metal planes. Ebony infill,
stamped 'Sarah and Billy Carter London'. An extremely attractive copy of the
very scarce original. A fine mouth. Fine. SORRY,
SOLD
T580)
Superb miniature Dovetailed Bronze and Steel Mitre Plane (click for (new!) photograph) by Carter,
4 3/8" long x 1 3/8", 1" wide iron. Rosewood wedge and
infill, lovely colour and figure. Cupid's bow steel bridge, stamped Carter
London. A fine example of a miniature mitre plane, both highly decorative and
useful; with of course, an extremely fine mouth. Fine. SORRY, SOLD
T573)
CARTER Gunmetal and Steel-soled, Rosewood filled Mitre
Plane (click for photograph), 10" long x 2
5/8" wide; cupid-bow decoration around edge and scalloped edge to screw
cap. Particularly finely figured rosewood infill. Stamped 'Carter London' on gunmetal screw cap, and Carter 1999 (which is of course the date of manufacture) on heel
under blade; full length blade, stamped Sarah
and Billy Carter Cast Steel Leicester on upper face and J. Fearn Ltd Sheffield Warranted Cast Steel
on reverse. Very fine mouth. Fine. SORRY, SOLD
T497)
A unique Gunmetal and Steel, Rosewood filled, 'Cupid's Bow' Dovetailed Mitre
Plane (click for view of left and right sides) by Bill Carter.
Approximately 10" x 2 5/8", full-length snecked iron 2 3/16",
stamped 'Sarah and Billy Carter Cast
Steel Leicester' (slightly irregular) on face, 'J Fearn Ltd
T368)
COPLEY LAMBETH all Brass/Ebony Shoulder Plane (Click for
photograph). 7 ½" long, 1 ¼" wide, 1 ¼"
wide iron, 1 5/16" remains of Marples Shamrock brand iron. 3 previous
owners stamps around strike button. Fine crack across ebony infill behind front
nose - often the case in brass or gunmetal shoulder planes, otherwise a very
attractive plane. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T644) DISSTON Philadelphia No. 5
Brass-Backed Tenon Saw (click for photograph),
Beech(?) handle, 8” long, approximately 2 3/16” of blade, measured
from below the brass back to the edge. Handle stamped by previous owner. Most
original lacquer remains on handle, which is stamped on both sides by previous
owner. A handy Disston tenon saw, not easily found in this very lightly used
condition. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T188)
ENTWISTLE, G. Very fine copy of a NORRIS No. 27 Bullnose plane (Click for photograph) with adjuster, in brass with steel
sole in fitted box. This plane is 1 1/16" wide, 4" long, and is
stamped G. ENTWISTLE 1996. A wonderful example of modern plane making. F. SORRY, SOLD
T321) Fine and high-quality handled BRIDLE PLOUGH
PLANE (Click for photograph) by
John Harley (Old Haymarket,
T462)
T496)
HOLTEY Cast Gunmetal, Steel soled Adjustable Bullnose Plane, with Rosewood
infill and wedge (click for photograph). 4"
long, 1 1/8" wide, 1 1/8" wide iron, iron full length - that is
approximately 1 1/8" usable steel. The iron is plain, and not stamped in
any way, but the adjuster knob is engraved HOLTEY FINMERE. The gunmetal is now
a subdued finish from handling; the rosewood is fine, as is the sole and blade.
All in all, a fine example of a rare plane. SORRY,
SOLD
T572)
HOLTEY Adjustable, Dovetailed, Admiralty Brass and Steel, Ebony infilled 'A28'
Chariot Plane (click for photograph). 3 1/2" x
1 9/16", 1 1/4" blade; virtually unused. A very early example of
Holtey's professional work; engraved HOLTEY on nose, 'A28/DBE/001' on heel (DBE
- dove-tailed, brass, ebony?); blade engraved HOLTEY. A fine example of English
planemaking. F. SORRY, SOLD
T425)
HOLTEY Rosewood filled, Admiralty Brass and Steel sole, Dovetailed, Adjustable
Chariot Plane (click for photograph).
Approximately 3 7/8" long, 1 7/8" wide, 1 1/2" wide iron,
approximately 2 3/8" blade edge to first hole. The iron has been honed.
The iron is stamped Holtey; Holtey is also stamped on the inside of the body.
Blade stamped 4; also body stamped 4, and the date 1997. Steel, rosewood and
admiralty brass sides are all in very fine, close to new condition, with just
the occasional very, very fine scratch on the brass - either caused during
storage or possibly just trying out the plane A very nice plane, in a handy
wide size. Fine. SORRY, SOLD
T474)
Unused HOLTEY Chariot Plane (click for photograph).
SORRY, SOLD
T475)
Unused HOLTEY Thumb Plane (click for photograph).
SORRY, SOLD
T424)
Unused HOLTEY Adjustable Mitre Plane (click for
photograph). SORRY, SOLD
T…)
Unused HOLTEY Adjustable A11 Mitre Plane (click for
photograph). SORRY, SOLD
T426)
Unused HOLTEY Adjustable Shoulder Plane (click for
photograph). SORRY, SOLD
T427)
Unused HOLTEY Adjustable Thumb Plane (click for
photograph). SORRY, SOLD
T428)
'Just used' HOLTEY A13 Adjustable Smoother (click for
photograph). SORRY, SOLD
T373) MARPLES Shamrock Brand Jack Plane (Click for photograph)(Stanley No. 5 size). 14" long, 2
3/8" wide, 2" wide iron, 2" remains. Rosewood handle and knob,
all stamped by previous owner. Approximately 80% of original varnish and
paintwork remains, bright steel very good; in all a very little used plane.
These Marples copies of
T413)
MATHIESON No. 10 Beech and Hollow-Brass-stemmed Patented Plough Plane, (click for photograph). The toe is overstamped by previous
owner, the wedge is bruised and the plane has the normal nicks etc from use.
The wood has a good colour, and is darkly stained in places; also the fence has
a small sliver off the edge bottom (not seen in the photograph) approximately
1/8" x ½". It comes with a full set (8) of Hildick irons. All
in all a fine plane, one of the most expensive Mathieson ever made. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T645) TYZACK Hollow Brass-Stemmed, Handled Beech Ploughplane (click for photograph). Whilst the plane is stamped Tyzack,
8 Old Street,
T464)
MATHIESON Steel Bullnose Plane (click for photograph),
Rosewood wedge, 3 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide, 1 1/8" wide iron,
approximately 3/4" remains. Bright steel good, some very fine residual
pitting remains; rosewood wedge stamped on top and side by previous owner. In
all an excellent and very useful plane. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
MATHIESON REBATE PLANES The following 5 rebate planes
represent 4 different sizes, with the largest size represented in both
conventional and skew iron – naturally, some are very much more uncommon
in type or size than others.
T659) MATHIESON Dovetailed Steel
3/4” wide, 8” long, Rosewood
filled Rebate Plane (click for photograph). Body
stamped 27 and 5, iron and wedge stamped 27. 3/4” wide blade,
approximately 1” remains. Very, very light mist of pitting to metalwork,
otherwise very crisp. Very slight bruising to wedge, which is also rather
crisp, owner’s stamp on front nose, but rosewood generally is very nice.
All in all a G++ example in a very handy size. SORRY, SOLD
T661) MATHIESON Dovetailed Steel, Nominally 1” wide x 9”
Rosewood filled Rebate Plane (click for photograph).
1” wide iron, approximately 1 1/8” remains. Body infill stamped 6
and 5, wedge and iron stamped 6. Steelwork very crisp and fresh, just a mist of
pitting. Some deeper pitting on the upper stem of the iron (under the wedge),
not of course affecting use in any way. Rosewood excellent, with just a minor
bruise or two to the wedge. Again, definitely a G++ plane, which has seen very,
very little use. SORRY, SOLD
T669) MATHIESON Dovetailed Steel, Rosewood
filled Rebate Plane (click for photograph), nominally 1 1/4” wide, 9”
long, 1 1/4” wide iron, 1 1/8” remains. Body stamped 5. Previous
owner’s stamp on nose. Rosewood very good, but with a number of small
nicks and bruises. Steel very good, just a little pitting on the chamfers; sole
good, mouth fine; however there are two or three places on the sole where the
dovetailing is visible. All in all a good and reasonably crisp example. SORRY, SOLD
T662) MATHIESON Dovetailed Steel 1
1/2” wide, 9” long Rosewood filled Rebate Plane (click for photograph). 1 1/2” wide iron, 1
1/16” remains. Iron stamped 1 (faint), wedge also stamped 1, body infill
stamped 1 and 5. Owner’s stamp on rosewood at nose. Rosewood wedge very
crisp, one or two very minor scuffs; infill fine, except for very fine, old
haircrack across infill at the heel of the plane. Steelwork very good. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T663) MATHIESON Dovetailed Steel, Skew iron, 1 1/2” wide x 9”
long Rosewood filled Rebate Plane (click for
photograph). 1 1/2” wide iron, minimum 1
3/8” remains. Infill body stamped 2. Metalwork very good and crisp, just
a hint of mist pitting. Rosewood very good, just a fine score line on the top
of the wedge, largely (2/3rds) hidden from view when fitted in plane. All in
all a very crisp, little used plane in fine condition. Definitely G++. SORRY, SOLD
T511)
MATHIESON Rosewood filled, Dovetailed, Curved sided open-handled Smoother (click for photograph), 7 3/8" long, 2 5/8" wide,
2 1/4" wide Hildick iron, approximately 2 1/8" remain, slot to edge.
Good mouth, little or no pitting remains on sole, however some pitting remains
on the curved sides. The rosewood in the main is very good; previous owner's
initials in script on the front bun. The open handle however has two very
tight, but just detectable hair cracks which run round the handle and connect
on the inside of the handle. An attractive and very useful smoother. G+. SORRY, SOLD
T590)
MATHIESON Dovetailed (only obvious at toe and heel), Parallel-sided, Rosewood
infilled, Closed handle Smoother - very much in the Slater style (click for photograph). 8 1/2" long, 2 5/8" wide,
2 1/4" wide parallel Sorby iron, 1 13/16" remains slot to edge. Rosewood
very good, however front bun shows evidence of being neatly re-glued. Rosewood
is lightly stamped Mathieson on the nose, together with two stamps of previous
owner. Steelwork is good all round, just a trace of residual pitting. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T594)
MATHIESON Open-handled, Parallel sided, Dovetailed Smoother (click for photograph), 7 1/4" long, 2 9/16"
wide, 2 1/4" wide Mathieson parallel iron, 1 3/16" remains slot to
edge; Mathieson cap iron. Body, iron and cap iron are all un-numbered - but
look very contemporary. Rosewood very good, front bun has a number of shallow
bruises, low down. The front bun also has a piece of rosewood keyed in - in
fact a very unobtrusive and professional repair. Approximate size of the keyed piece
is 1" x 1" x 3/16". I suspect this was due to a chip. Handle is
very crisp, with the original Mathieson decal (click
for photograph - the first we have seen on a Mathieson infill plane). Steelwork
good, but with some occasional pitting, not of course affecting use. All in
all, a very nice plane, that appears in unusually nice and crisp condition.
G++. SORRY, SOLD
T396)
MATHIESON curved sided, rosewood infilled smoother (Click
for photograph) , 7 1/4" long, 2 5/8" wide at maximum,
2 1/4" wide Mathieson iron, 2 5/8" remains - iron is I suspect just
honed). Rosewood is fine with virtually complete original finish, bright steel
is unmarked and still greased, and almost all original lacquer remains on cap.
The original Mathieson box is
extensively repaired by gluing; however the label is for a parallel sided
smoother - presumably an error at original point of sale. All in all a very
fine and collectable plane. SORRY, SOLD
T604)
MATHIESON Rosewood filled, Dove-tailed, Square-ended Panel Plane (click for photograph), 13 1/2" long, approximately 2
7/8" wide, 2 1/2" wide Mathieson iron, 1 1/2" remains. Iron and
body stamped SS; steelwork very good, though some slight pitting remains - but
of course not affecting use. Rosewood very good, stamped twice at heel and once
at toe by previous owner. The shapely front bun has clearly been detached at
some time in the past, and has been very neatly re-glued and re-pinned with
what appears to be 4 rosewood dowels visible on the top of the bun. The whole
job done very professionally and some little time ago. Aside from this, we have
a very fine and good quality Mathieson plane. Definitely G++, with good broad
chamfers on the steel. SORRY, SOLD
T375)
MATHIESON Rosewood filled Panel Plane (Click for
photograph), 13 ½" long, 2 7/8" wide, 2 ½"
wide Mathieson iron, 2 ¼" remains, together with nicely stamped
back iron. Bright steel work has occasional light pitting; rosewood is very
good, with the usual fine Mathieson vigorous handle design with long spur. At
7lb+ an excellent plane for difficult wood, in a handy size. G+/G++. SORRY, SOLD
T357)
MELHUISH
T620) MILLER
style GUNMETAL, Steel-soled Shoulder Plane (click
for picture), Ebony filled. Approximately 8" long, 1 1/2"
wide, 1 1/2" wide iron, approximately 7/16" remains. Metal and
woodwork very good, G++. SORRY, SOLD
T337) MILLERS
FALLS Smoothing Plane (Click for photograph), 9 1/4" overall length, 2" cutter, 1 9/16"
remains. Rosewood handle and knob. Little used plane. Knob and handle retain
90+% of original varnish, slightly rubbed to one side of handle spur. Steel
work good, exposed part of blade and cap has some fine pitting. 80% remains of
paintwork on body and frog. All in all a nice quality plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T437)
T314) MILLERS FALLS No. 14 Jack Plane (Click for photograph) 14" long, 2 3/8" wide,
2" cutter 1 7/8" remains. Rosewood handle and knob. Some scratching
on sole, but otherwise a very clean crisp plane that has seen very little use.
G++ SORRY, SOLD
T436) MILLERS FALLS No. 22 Beech(?) handled
Jointer (click for photograph),
22" long, 2 7/8" wide, 2 3/8" wide iron, 1 3/8" remains.
Woodwork very good, as is bright steel, 90% paintwork remains. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T687) For restoration – lacks handle. MOSELEY Parallel Smoother, very
dark Rosewood filled (click for photograph), 7
5/8” long, 2 5/8” wide, 2 1/4” wide Marples iron, 1
1/4” remains slot to edge, iron has previous owner’s stamp; cap
iron stamped Marples. The rosewood is extremely dark, fresh and crisp; the
front bun has two owner’s stamps. The metal body is also very fresh and
crisp, with just a hint of remaining pitting on one side. The gunmetal screw
cap is very attractive and fresh, stamped John Moseley and Son,
T606)
NORRIS No. 1 (non-adjustable), Dovetailed, Panel Plane (click for
photograph); Rosewood infill; approximately 14 1/2" long, 2 13/16"
wide, 2 1/2" wide, slightly tapered iron by Sandusky, with Ward cap iron,
1 13/16" remains slot to edge. Steelwork very good, very little residual
pitting, previous owner's partial initials stamped on the side, close to the
nose. Rosewood very good on both front and rear infills. Front bun cap shows
light and dark wood - very difficult to know if it naturally occurred that way,
or whether two pieces have been used. Two very minor points I should mention on
the gunmetal screw cap - there is a small blemish on the face, and a very slight
bruise on the top. All in all, a very nice and attractive panel plane, one of
the earlier examples. G+ to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T710) NORRIS No. 1 Dovetailed, Rosewood filled Panel Plane (click for photograph), 15 1/2” long, 2 13/16” wide,
2 1/2" wide Spear and Jackson parallel iron, 2 3/4” remains slot to
edge, Norris cap iron. Possibly one or two repairs to spur, very nice figured
rosewood throughout, steelwork very nice, with only one or two minor dings. A
nice, early No. 1, in rather crisp condition, uncommon length. SORRY, SOLD
T566)
NORRIS No. 1, early example, Rosewood filled, Dove-tailed Panel Plane (click for photograph). 15 1/2" long, 2 13/16"
wide, 2 1/2" wide early parallel Norris iron (large shield stamp, in
serrated border - click for photograph); 1 11/16"
remains, slot to edge. Body, iron, back-iron and, most unusually, clamping
screw all stamped '6'. Bright steel very good, with particularly attractive
deep, crisp chamfers; there is very little residual pitting. Rosewood very
good, perhaps 85+% original lacquer remaining; handle is typically early
profile. There is however evidence of a small chip having been re-glued on the
spur - but it is not readily noticeable - click for
photograph. All in all, a very attractive, early example of a No. 1. It is
particularly unusual and nice to find a crisp model with the early shield stamp
on the iron, where all parts down to the screw are original. SORRY, SOLD
T571)
NORRIS Dovetailed, Rosewood filled A1 Panel Plane (click
for photograph); 14 1/2" long, 2 7/8" wide, 2 1/2" wide large
stamp (early) Norris iron, 1 3/8" remains slot to edge. Iron and body
stamped '2'. Rosewood very good, approximately 80% original lacquer remains;
previous owner's stamp on front bun; very small chip off the bun 'plinth' -
perhaps 3/8" x 1/8". Bright steelwork very good, a little residual
pitting remaining on sole and sides - on one side it is more localised. Of
course this does not in any way affect use. All in all, a very nice plane, that
has seen comparatively little use. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T471)
NORRIS A1 Adjustable Rosewood filled Dovetailed Panel plane (click for picture); approximately 13 3/8" long, 2
7/8" wide, 2 1/2" iron, approximately 2 5/8" remains slot to
edge. Large Norris stamp on iron; iron and body stamped 6. Rosewood
exceptionally nice - the only blemishes being a small 1/8" x 1/8"
corner chip to the lower front bun - see photograph when available, and a
similar size V-nick to the spur of the handle. Bright steel work is all round
very good, however just a trace of fine residual pitting remains on sole and sides.
I will in due course be photographing this plane, showing the two minor
blemishes in otherwise really exceptional rosewood, and providing views of sole
and both sides. All in all a very handsome and little used plane in very
exceptional condition. SORRY, SOLD
T423)
NORRIS A1 Adjustable Jointer (click for photograph),
late model. 14 ½" long, 2 ½" iron, 2 3/8" remains.
Original dark stained beech, rubbing away on handle and knob, but otherwise
fine. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T439)
NORRIS A1 Dove-tailed, Rosewood infilled, adjustable Panel Plane (click for photograph), 14 ½" long, 2 7/8"
wide, 2 ½" wide iron (large Norris London stamp - the older stamp)
1 ¼" remains. Rosewood very good, approximately 80% lacquer
remains, previous owner's stamp on front bun and in three places on rear base
infill. Bright steel good, all in all a very good plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T250) NORRIS A1 Dove-tailed Rosewood infilled (Click for photograph) 1913 Patent Adjustable Panel Plane
15 ½" x 2 ¾". 2 ½" wide iron, 2
3/16" of replacement iron remains - note:- iron is stamped with small
Norris stamp on front and Robert Sorby Sheffield England on rear. Large Norris
stamp on cap iron front, the letters ORRI being worn away. Rosewood infill is
very good with only minor nicks. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T376)
NORRIS A1 17 ½" Late model Beech filled Panel Plane (Click for photograph); 2 ¾" wide, 2
½" wide iron, 2 5/8" remains. Bright steelwork fine, lacquered
woodwork likewise. The iron has not been honed, and it comes in the original worn box which has 80 - 90% labels intact. All
in all a rare opportunity to purchase a boxed Norris. G++/F. SORRY, SOLD
T607)
NORRIS A1, Beech filled, late model Adjustable Jointer (click
for photograph); 22 1/2" long, approximately 2 7/8" wide, 2
1/2" wide Norris iron, approximately 2 5/8" remains slot to edge.
Steelwork alround very good; 90% original dark lacquer remains on the beech.
Previous owner's stamp on the infill at heel. All in all, a very nice and
useful adjustable jointer. I should add that despite this being a late model,
they are very scarce indeed in this size. I think from memory I have only seen
two or three examples of a late model in this length in the last 5 years or so.
G++. SORRY, SOLD
T494)
A fine and rare NORRIS Rosewood filled Dovetailed A1 Jointer 28 1/2" long,
(this was the largest jointer available from the Norris catalogue, and only 6
are currently known), 2 7/8" wide, 2 1/2" wide, large stamp,
Norris iron, 2 1/4" remains slot to edge. For the record, we have three
views of this very fine plane - first, second, third. The large stamp
on the iron is somewhat uneven, with some of the N in Norris and the L and the
ON of London not totally stamped. Also the two R's in Norris on the lever cap
show very slight double impression. The rosewood is overall Fine, with the
original finish virtually complete; a small blemish to the right of the front
bun - approximately 1/8" x 1/2" x 1/16" - it looks like a tiny
sliver on the sharp edge below the bun has perhaps been detached and re-glued.
On the steel sides, a trace of very fine pitting - which could undoubtedly be
polished out - remains, mainly on the chamfers. Regarding the sole, which is
flat and lapped, there is a little residual pitting right at the very toe - for
perhaps the first 3/8". Other than that, there are just one or two areas
where there is pitting but it is very fine indeed - visible, but not detectable
to the finger. Rosewood Fine, steel G++ to Fine. SORRY,
SOLD
T578)
NORRIS No. 2 Open handled, Dovetailed, Rosewood infilled, Curved sided Smoother
(click for photograph). 7 5/8" long sole, 2
1/2" wide at maximum, 2 1/8" wide Sorby parallel iron, 2 1/8"
slot to edge remains. Rosewood very good, small blemish on front of bun,
together with what looks like a 1/8" diameter plugged hole in the top of
the bun, otherwise the rest of the rosewood is very good. Bright steelwork very
good with just a trace of fine pitting remaining - but of course in no way
affecting use. In all a nice early example; has clearly been very carefully
used. G+ to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T564)
NORRIS No. 2 non-adjustable, Dovetailed, Rosewood infilled, open-handled
Smoother (click for photograph); 7 5/8" long,
2 1/2" maximum width, 2 1/8" wide Sorby parallel iron, approximately
2 1/4" remains slot to edge. Bright steelwork good, slight pitting on sole
towards the heel, otherwise the sole is very good; very little pitting on one
side, but a slightly deeper area on the side facing the camera. Rosewood very
good, owner's stamp on either side. All in all an excellent plane - G+ to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T666) NORRIS No. 2, Dovetailed, Openhandled, Curved sided, Rosewood filled
Smoother (click for photograph) - not adjustable.
Approximately 2 5/8” wide at maximum,
7 5/8” long, 2 1/4” wide iron stamped N, 2” remains. Cap iron
double tapped, and stamped Norris London. Steelwork very good, one or two
stains, very fine pitting. Rosewood very good, with some original lacquer;
minor chip re-glued to shoulder under iron – not at all obvious. All in
all a very nice smoother, G++. SORRY, SOLD
T392)
NORRIS No. 2 Dovetailed, Rosewood infilled, open-handled, curved sided smoother
(click for photograph), early model. 7
½" sole length, 2 5/8" maximum width, 2 3/16" wide Thomas
Ibbotson very, very slightly tapered iron, 1 15/16" remains; iron, back
iron and rosewood infill all stamped 60. Rosewood very good, some residual
pitting remains to sides (see right-hand side) and sole, however good mouth. All in all, an attractive plane,
little used, as may be deduced from the long original iron. G+ SORRY, SOLD
T362)
NORRIS A2, CURVED SIDE OPEN-HANDLED SMOOTHER (Click for
photograph), approximately 7 3/4" long, 2 5/8" maximum width,
twin-screw adjuster. 2 1/4" iron, 1 5/8"
remains. Large Norris stamp. Iron and body both stamped number 11. Both flanks
of infill and on ramp below iron stamped E SUMMERS (previous owner). Rosewood
very good indeed, 90% remains of original very dark lacquer, one small area of
lacquer on flank wearing a trifle thin due to pressure of palm and fore-finger.
Bright steelwork very good, dovetails quite clear. 90+% lacquer remains on
gunmetal cap. Back iron clamping screw - the slot is rather worn, but usable,
but the plane comes supplied with a recently machined replacement, should this
be needed in the future. Overall a fine collectable/user plane - I put the worn
clamping screw-slot down to either carelessness or perhaps the previous owner
using an under-sized screwdriver. SORRY, SOLD
T541)
NORRIS No. 4, GUNMETAL (or possibly BRASS), STEEL-SOLED, EBONY FILLED
Curved sided, unhandled Smoother (click for
picture). 7 1/2" long, 2 5/8" wide at maximum, 2 1/4" wide
Hearnshaw Bros parallel iron, approximately 2 5/8" remains (slot to edge),
Ward back iron. Rear infill stamped by previous owner, 4 times. Steel sole very
good; little or no residual pitting. Rear ebony infill also good, except for
old striking button, that has been broken off. The front bun has had a very
fine Y crack pinned, with an ebony dowel. This looks like an old and very
professional repair to stop the crack moving any further, and the ebony dowel
is not easily seen. The gunmetal (or brass) has the usual minor nicks and
scratches from use. All in all, a very fine and attractive plane. G+ to
G++ SORRY, SOLD This is a very rare Norris plane indeed. The
catalogue only lists this model as rosewood and dovetailed steel ;hence this
was one of the few examples in the Norris range of a 'made to special order'
plane.
T593)
Norris No. 4 Dovetailed, Rosewood filled, Curved sided, Unhandled Smoother (click
for first and second view). 7
3/8" long, approximately 2 1/2" maximum width, a fraction under 2
1/8" wide Sorby parallel iron, approximately 1 3/8" remains slot to
edge. Cap iron by Thomas Ibbotson. Do please note: this thick parallel Sorby
iron has had approximately 1/2" removed at the top of the iron above the
stamp. This does little for the looks of the iron, but I have quite often seen
where this has been done on unhandled smoothers. I am sure it is not
coincidence, and that the irons have been cut down, so to speak, in order to
make the planes easier and more comfortable to manipulate. Also the corners of
the iron on the bevel side have been taken off by grinding. This of course in
no way affects the use or operation of the plane. The thick iron, when I have
prepared the plane, will give a good fine mouth. The sole when lapped should be
well nigh blemish-free, the sides will carry some very fine residual pitting.
The rosewood is very good all round, the front bun is stamped 3 times by
previous owners, and there are two small blemishes on the flank close to the
iron. Perhaps 50% or a little more of the original lacquer remains on the
gunmetal screwcap. All in all, a G+ plane which will work extremely well. SORRY, SOLD
T563)
NORRIS No. 4 Unhandled, Dovetailed, Rosewood filled Smoother (click for photograph); 7 1/2" long, 2 1/2"
maximum width, 2 1/8" wide Sorby parallel iron, approximately 2"
remains, slot to edge. Rosewood good, 3 previous owner's stamps on the front
bun; old strike button hole re-plugged. Bright steel good, very slight residual
pitting, not affecting use. All in all, a nice attractive plane; an early
example. G+ to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T306)
NORRIS A4 Adjustable Dove-tailed Smoother (Click for
photograph), curved sides, 7 ½" overall length, approximately 2
½" maximum width, unusually a 2" cutter, 1 ¾"
remains of replacement iron; iron stamped with large 'NORRIS LONDON' stamp,
twin-hole cap-iron likewise. Twin screw adjuster has just a little more wear
than normal. Previous owner's stamp twice on one side of wood infill. This
plane has very minor pitting and bruising to steel and wood, some of which I
judge to have occurred by storing with other tools. All in all, a very rare
plane which is seldom seen - and the first we have ever had in stock. G+ to G++
condition. SORRY, SOLD
T372)
NORRIS No. 5 Dovetailed, curved sided, closed handle (Click
for photograph), Rosewood filled, (non-adjustable) Smoother. 7
½" long, 2 5/8" maximum width, 2 ¼" wide iron with
small stamp, 1 ¾" remains. Iron has some pitting high up on the
slot where it is in contact with the rosewood, so not affecting use. New screw
fitted to chipbreaker/iron. Rosewood good, previous owner's stamp on toe and
handle; flanks - bright steel good. All in all a very good user plane. G+/G++. SORRY, SOLD
T473)
NORRIS A5 Rosewood filled, dove-tailed, curved sided smoother (click for photograph), 7 3/4" long, approximately 2
11/16" at its widest, 2 1/4" wide large stamp Norris iron,
approximately 1 1/16" remains from slot to edge. Bright steelwork very
good, all consistent with the use the plane has had; some residual pitting
remains on the sides, and very slight residual pitting on the sole. Rosewood
very good, no damage, again consistent with usage. Previous owner's stamp on
steel, twice on one side, once on the other. In addition, the owner has punched
his initials HD on the steel, towards the back of the plane. G+ SORRY, SOLD
T481)
NORRIS, Rosewood filled, Dovetailed Adjustable A5 Curved-sided Smoother (Click for photograph); 8 7/8" long, 2 5/8"
maximum width, 2 1/4" wide iron, 1 7/8" remains slot to edge. Iron
carries large (older) Norris stamp. Condition of rosewood and bright steel is
good, a little bruising to the top of the rosewood bun, perhaps 50% of lacquer
remains overall. Little original lacquer remains on the gunmetal screw cap. The
sole has been lapped and is flat; the sides are clean and bright. G+ to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T648) NORRIS A5 Late Model, Beech infill, Curved sided, Adjustable Smoother,
virtually unused in original box with original packing and leaflets (click for photograph of plane in box, and again for box lid). SORRY, SOLD
– but fortunately we did just have time to photograph it! We also scanned
the leaflets – click for outside and inside of the A5 leaflet, and again
for the sharpening information folded within the A5 leaflet. And finally the
box labels – the top, and side
label.
T634) NORRIS A5 Late
Model, Beech infill Smoother (click for photograph) SORRY, SOLD
T299)
NORRIS A5 Curved sided Smoother (Click for photograph)
Late model stained beech infill. 2 1/8" blade, 1 ¼" remains of
iron stamped Norris London and Robert Sorby Sheffield on reverse, as is normal
with late irons. Also under the Norris stamp is that of a previous owner.
Overall the plane shows little wear, some rubbing of varnish and a few minor
scratches on the sole, otherwise very good. G++ SORRY,
SOLD
T540)
NORRIS A5 Curved sided, Beech infilled, late-model Smoother (click for picture); 7 5/8" long, approximately 2
1/2" wide at maximum, 2 1/8" Norris iron, 1 7/8" slot to edge
remains. Bright steelwork very good, very, very little pitting remains,
absolutely not affecting use; a little pitting remains on upper reaches of
iron, well above the slot. Woodwork very good. All in all a very good example
of this popular smoother. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T514)
NORRIS late model, beech filled, adjustable A5 Smoother (click
for photograph); 7 1/2" long, 2 3/8" wide, 2 1/8" iron, 1
11/16" remains slot to edge. Very little pitting remains on the sole and
sides; approximately 80% of the original dark lacquer remains, and a similar
proportion of lacquer remains on the gunmetal screw cap. In all a very little
used plane, which is in very good condition. However it is unusual in one
respect, which whilst noticeable, does not affect its use in any way. As you
may be able to see from this photograph, the nose of
the plane has not been perfectly squared off in manufacture - in fact it is
about 1/16" out. Also, the front bun has been shaped in a rather
asymmetrical manner. However, all has been finished in a perfectly recognisable
and conventional Norris manner. I think in this instance one of two things
could have happened. Either it was very carelessly machined and finished off -
which I do find hard to believe - or it was so shaped at a specific customer's
request. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T459)
NORRIS A5 Beech filled Adjustable Smoother (click for
photograph) approximately 7 1/2" long, 2 1/2" maximum width, 2
1/8" wide iron, 1 11/16 remains. 90+% of original lacquer remains on
infill, and bright steel retains 90+% of original engine-turning. Owner's stamp
on the rear infill (twice). 80% lacquer remains on screwcap. In all a very fine
example. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T320) NORRIS A5 Beech Infill (Click for photograph), curved sided single screw
adjustable smoother 7 ½" overall length, 2 ½" maximum
width. 2 1/8" iron, 1 ¾" remains. Just a trace of original
engine turning on the sides. A few slight chips to original dark varnish,
generally a very good late model. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T579)
NORRIS A6 Dovetailed, Rosewood filled, Parallel sided, Close-handled Smoother (click for photograph). 7
3/4" sole length, 2 5/8" wide, 2 1/4" wide large stamp Norris
iron, 2 3/16" remains slot to edge, Norris stamp cap iron. Rosewood very
good indeed, 85%+ original lacquer remains; previous owner's stamp twice on
front bun, and on each cheek face. Bright steel work is excellent, just a very
fine mist of pitting and discolouration remains on the sides and sole. G++ or
better. SORRY, SOLD
T397)
A6 Norris Rosewood filled, parallel-sided dovetailed smoother (Click for photograph) in box; 7 1/2" long, 2
½" wide, 2 1/8" iron, 2 1/8" remains. Rosewood bun is
also stamped Buck & Ryan, London (major London toolmerchants). Rosewood
very good, much lacquer remains on handle and knob, but none remains on flanks,
due probably to using the plane on its side. Steelwork good but dull, mouth
fine. Most probably used very little, but certainly stored outside its box.
Original box rubbed, but label very good. In all a G++, collectable plane,
which has come direct to me from a collector. SORRY,
SOLD
T409)
NORRIS A6 Smoother, 7 ½" long, 2 5/8" wide, 2
¼" wide iron, 1 ¼" remains (click
for left view, and right view). SORRY, SOLD
T492)
NORRIS A12 Smoother (click for photograph) SORRY, SOLD
T610)
NORRIS No. 13 Rosewood filled, Annealed Iron Smoother (click
for photograph), 8 3/4" long, 2 5/8" wide, 2 1/4" Norris large
stamp iron, 1 9/16" remains slot to edge, back iron also has large stamp
Norris. Iron and body stamped OO (?) - a little indistinct. Rosewood very good,
with a small proportion of original lacquer remaining. Front bun stamped twice
by previous owner, and a fine trace of pitting remains to the body. All in all
a very nice plane, little used. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T608)
BUCK (Norris No 14?) Rosewood filled, unhandled, Patent Metal Smoother (click for photograph), 7 1/4" long, 2 5/8"
maximum width, 2 1/4" wide Ward iron, approximately 1 7/16" remains,
slot to edge. Iron, back iron, and body all stamped 22. Previous owner's stamp
on top of bun. Patent Metal cast body is very good - just a trace of fine
surface pitting. Rosewood very dark, very nice, with perhaps 60% lacquer
remaining, particularly on top of rear infill and top of front bun. Gunmetal
screwcap stamped Buck 242 Tottenham Court
Road (1880 - 1930, according to British Planemakers). This is an extremely
crisp and attractive little plane. Since Buck were large tool merchants, it is
difficult to know whether this was supplied by Norris, and stamped with the
Buck name and address, or made and manufactured by Buck to the Norris design.
Either way, it is a very attractive plane in nice original condition. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T588)
NORRIS A14 Adjustable Annealed Iron Smoother (click
for photograph). Approximate measurements 7 1/4" long, 2 1/2" wide, 2
1/8" wide large stamp Norris London iron, approximately 1 3/8"
remains slot to edge. Steelwork very good, with only fine pitting. Rosewood
very good, with rather nice figuring on both the bun and the rear infill. This
particular plane is a slightly earlier example of this model - Norris did alter
the casting pattern for this model by altering the curve of the casting that
receives the rear infill. Not a common plane. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T524)
NORRIS A14 Adjustable, unhandled Smoother (click for
picture); Rosewood filled, sole length 7", width 2 3/8"
(approximately), 2" wide Marples parallel iron, 2" remains slot to
edge. Body casting rather dull, sole lapped, just a mist of very fine pitting
detectable on the sides; rosewood infill good with usual small nicks and
blemishes of use, but with no loss or specific damage. On the heel there is a
previous owner's stamp, with an identifying mark of the letter V approximately
3/4" high, 1/2" wide maximum which has been pricked into the endgrain
- not very deep - sounds worse than it is - as it's right on the endgrain, it's
not at all noticeable. All in all, a very useful plane, in a very handy and
seldom-seen size. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T307)
NORRIS No. 14 non-adjustable iron smoother (Click for
photograph). 7" long, 2 5/8" maximum width, 2 ¼" Ward
iron, approximately 1 3/8" remains. Very little used. Collectable plane
with almost unblemished infill. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T470)
NORRIS A17, Rosewood infilled, Gunmetal, curved sided, steel soled Smoother (see right-handand left-hand side). 7 5/8" long, 2
11/16" at widest, 2 1/4" wide large Norris stamp iron, 2 1/8"
remains slot to edge. 95+% original lacquer remains on the rosewood; previous
owner's initials stamped below the base of handle, also on the front bun; the
front bun is also stamped 'Buck & Ryan' (large London tool merchants).
Perhaps 70 - 80% of the original lacquer remains on the gunmetal of the plane
body, approximately 90% remains on the gunmetal cap, but very little remains on
the screw head - see photograph when available. What will appear in the
photograph to be scratches on the sides is merely the original lacquer being
rubbed with use. Sole is very good, just a hint of very fine pitting on the
sole and its edge, together with the pins fixing the infill. In all, an
exceptionally nice and rare plane, G++ - Fine - anything better would probably
still retain its original box. A very desirable plane, which is always in
demand. SORRY, SOLD
T378)
NORRIS A17, Gunmetal, steel soled, curved sided smoother (Click for photograph). Very little used, steel sole and
iron just dulled from storage; just a trace of original lacquer left on the
gunmetal sides and toe; the lacquer is course 95% complete on the screw cap. A
very nice and collectable plane. SORRY, SOLD
T689) NORRIS No. 11 MITRE PLANE (click for
photograph). A very nice example – but sadly we have only the photograph.
SORRY, SOLD
T517) Rare NORRIS A7 Adjustable Shoulder Plane, Dovetailed, Rosewood
infill (click for photograph). 8" long, 1
1/4" wide, 1 1/4" wide iron, almost 7/8" remains. Iron and wedge
stamped 6. Original lacquer on rosewood 90% complete. Steelwork very good,
little if any pitting, mouth fine. An extremely nice example - adjustable
shoulder planes are always very scarce. SORRY, SOLD
T587)
NORRIS No. 7 Rosewood filled Dovetailed Shoulder Plane, Skew mouth (click for photograph). Approximate measurements 8"
long, 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/4" wide iron, minimum steel available skew
edge to shoulder 1 1/8", maximum 1 1/4". Body and wedge stamped 3,
Norris London iron is unusually un-numbered. Rosewood infill very good, 90% of
original lacquer remains. Sole is very good, however the sides have taken some
pitting. This is essentially a very little used plane indeed; however, not
uncommonly, long years in a box have resulted in some pitting - not of course
affecting use in any way. My feeling is that it would not be appropriate to attempt
to remove this. One further point, the wedge is extremely tight - I would
certainly advise an intending purchaser to leave any form of easing until the
plane has had ample time to acclimatise to a warmer and drier environment. All
in all it is a first class plane to use on the bench. They are, as I'm sure you
are aware, very seldom seen. I would grade it G+ to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T451) NORRIS No. 7 Dove-tailed Shoulder Plane (click for photograph), Rosewood filled, 8" long, 1
¼" wide, iron 1 ¼" wide, approximately 1 3/16"
remains. Body, wedge and iron all stamped 6; previous owner's stamp on top of
front infill. Bright steel very good, with only one or two minor blemishes of
pitting; infill very good, however lacquer on top of wedge worn - otherwise a
very good plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T512)
NORRIS No. 18 Rosewood filled, Patent Metal Shoulder Plane (click for photograph); 7 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide,
1 1/2" wide iron, approximately 1 1/8" remains. Body and wedge
stamped no. 20; previous owner's stamp to the metal below the strike button,
and on either side of wedge - twice on both sides. The bevel side of the iron
is quite deeply pitted - almost totally under the area covered by the wedge.
Being on the bevel side, this does not impair its use. A nice patina on the
wedge, but the exposed portion is significantly faded, as is the front infill -
which is just lightly stamped by the previous owner. Little or no residual
pitting on the sole, the mouth is fine; only a little residual pitting remains
on the cheek faces. In all, a very useful plane for the user. SORRY, SOLD
T621) NORRIS No. 22
Dove-tailed, Rosewood filled Rebate Plane (click
for picture), approximately 7 3/4" long, 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/4"
wide Norris iron, approximately 13/16" remains. Steelwork very good,
rosewood very good, stamped on nose twice by previous owners, in addition to
'Norris London 22'. Body, wedge and iron all stamped 4. The Norris London stamp
on the end of the blade has all bar the NO of the Norris largely rubbed away.
All in all a little used, nice condition plane. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T557)
NORRIS No. 22 Rosewood infilled, Rebate Plane (click
for photograph, also second photo), 7 5/8" long,
approximately 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/4" wide iron, approximately 1
3/16" remains. Iron, body and wedge stamped 1, previous owner's stamp on
toe and concealed area of wedge. Bright steel - sole is very good, little or no
residual pitting. As can be seen from the photographs, there is some residual
pitting on both sides. Infill rosewood very good, with perhaps 80+% of lacquer
remaining, perhaps 40% of lacquer remaining on wedge. There is evidence showing
two re-glued chips on the wedge. Essentially, this is a new plane, but rather
poorly stored. Given the pitting on the sides, I suspect the chips on the wedge
occurred after it had possibly swelled and jammed tight. An excellent plane for
use. G+ SORRY, SOLD
T453)
NORRIS No. 22 Rosewood filled Shoulder Plane (click for
photograph), 7 7/8" long, 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/4" wide iron,
3/4" remains. Stamped 'Patent Metal' at heel. Rosewood very good, stamped
on wedge and body infill twice by previous owner. Body, wedge and iron stamped
10. Bright steel very good, with very fine residual pitting. In all a very good
plane, with an extremely fine mouth. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T370)
NORRIS Steel No. 22 Rosewood filled Shoulder Plane (Click
for photograph). 7 ¾" long, 1 3/16" wide, 1 3/16"
wide iron, 1 1/16" remains. Body and iron stamped 7. Steel and rosewood
very good. G+/G++. SORRY, SOLD
T530) NORRIS London Gunmetal, Steel soled
Bullnose Plane (click for photograph),
Rosewood Wedge. 1 1/8 wide x 3 3/4" approximately, iron 1 1/8",
approximately 7/8" remains below shoulder. Iron, wedge and body stamped 3.
Fine mouth. Rosewood very good apart from some signs of compression where it
has been mechanically held (perhaps in order to release the iron). Slight
residual pitting on steel sole - not of course affecting use. Overall a very
nice example, which has seen very little use. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T542)
NORRIS No. 25 Bullnose Plane (click for picture),
approximately 3 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide, 1 1/8" wide iron, a bare
7/8" remains, shoulder to edge. Body, wedge and iron stamped 9, iron
stamped Norris London. Bright steel good, with good mouth, however this little
used plane has one or two nicks and bumps on the steelwork, and one or two
residual pits on the sole, not affecting use. Whilst they could be lapped out,
it would really be a pity. Rosewood wedge, a little bruising, but all in all an
excellent plane for use, with most of the original iron. SORRY, SOLD
T681) NORRIS “Unbreakable” Bullnose, with Rosewood Wedge (click for photograph), 3 3/4” long, 1 1/4”
wide (the rather scarcer, wider model), 1 1/4” wide iron, 13/16”
remains. Iron, Body and Wedge all stamped 4. Metal body very good, fine mouth,
one small ding on the edge of sole – perhaps 1/32” wide and a
little over 3/32” long; just a trace of fine pitting on the upper
chamfers and top. The iron has been re-ground and sharpened, but in order to
conserve steel, I have not ground it back to the original bevel line –
the previous bevel was rather shallow. Wedge very good, one or two small nicks,
some original lacquer remains. All in all a little used plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T658) NORRIS Annealed Bullnose No. 25 with Rosewood Wedge [sorry, no picture,
but still recorded for the unusual size], 3 3/4” long, nominally 1”, actually
15/16” – do note, all the chamfers are intact, and the plane has
not been excessively lapped; I can only presume that it was made purposely
under the nominal catalogue size. Iron, body and wedge stamped 11; 15/16”
wide iron, 7/8” remains. Metal finish very good, just a little minor
pitting, not of course affecting use, rosewood wedge good, just a little
bruising, all in all a very handy and useful little bullnose plane in a very
unusual extra narrow size. [The catalogue options are 1”, 1 1/8” and 1 1/4”]. G+ to
G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T369)
NORRIS Steel Bullnose (Click for photograph) (No. 25
type, but not stamped 25), rosewood wedge. 3 7/8" long, 1 1/8" wide.
1 1/8" cutter, 1" remains. Body, wedge and iron all stamped 17.
Bright steelwork good, wedge a little bruised, otherwise a very good little
plane, with full length iron. G+/G++. SORRY, SOLD
T466)
NORRIS No. 27 Gunmetal Steel-soled Bullnose Plane, Rosewood wedge (click for photograph). 3 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide,
1 1/8" wide iron, 11/16" remains. Iron and body stamped 4, rear
gunmetal stamped 'Buck & Ryan'
(prominent London tool merchants). Gunmetal sides stamped by previous owner..
All in all an attractive example of a scarce plane, with much original lacquer
to the rosewood wedge. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T422)
NORRIS No. 27 Steel sole, Gunmetal, Rosewood Wedge, Bullnose plane (click for photograph), 3 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide,
1 1/8" wide iron, 7/8" remains. Iron, body and wedge all stamped 3
(part impression only on wedge). Rosewood very good, steel and gunmetal
likewise; a very, very small area of pitting on nose section, otherwise a
little used example of this popular Norris plane. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T472)
NORRIS No. 28 Malleable Iron Chariot Plane (click for
photograph), Rosewood wedge, 3 1/4" long, approximately 1 9/16"
wide, 1 1/4" wide iron, appears very little used - is still 5 7/8"
long overall. Iron, body and wedge stamped 10, though the numerals on the body
are partially obscured by the strike button. 80% of the lacquer remains on the
wedge; steelwork very good, though a little dull; minute nick on rear of mouth
- at most 1/64" x 1/64 - not of course affecting use. Even though this is
malleable iron, it is an attractive little plane, very seldom seen in any
condition and particularly scarce in such nice condition. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T398)
NORRIS A28 adjustable gunmetal chariot plane (Click for
photograph). Ebony filled, 3 1/2" long, 1 5/8" wide, 1
1/4" wide iron, 2" remains from edge to the first hole. The iron has
been ground from new, and used, but I suspect very little. The iron shows some
discolouration on both sides at the top, with two little areas of fine pitting.
The ebony wedge and infill are fine; the wedge has three very small nicks or
chips, two on the upper side and one underneath - these are approximately
1/16" x 1/16", 1/16" x 1/8" and 1/16" x 1/8", all
are 1/32" deep - these chips are extremely inobvious, as can be judged
from the size. The body shows some dulling from storage; it has original
lacquer on bridge and nose. The sole has some very fine pitting; whilst this
would be easy to lap out, on a collectable plane like this I would be inclined
to leave it. The mouth is unaltered from new. All in all a fine and very rare plane, probably the best example seen for some
time. This plane has come directly to me from a private collection. G++/Fine
SORRY, SOLD
T641) NORRIS No. 50 Adjustable, Curved sided Smoother, hardwood handle
and bun (click for photograph). Approximately 7 1/8” long, 2 3/4” maximum
width; 2 1/4” Sorby parallel iron, 1 5/8” slot to edge remains.
Woodwork very good, approximately 50% of original brown paint remains. Some
slight pitting remains on sides and sole, but not affecting use. Mouth good.
G+. SORRY, SOLD
T584)
NORRIS A50, Adjustable, Curved sided, Close-handled Smoother (click for photograph), hardwood (possibly walnut) filled,
cast annealed body. Sole approximately 7" long, 2 3/4" wide at
maximum, 2 1/4" iron, approximately 1 7/8" remains, slot to edge.
Interestingly, whilst the cap iron is conventionally stamped 'Norris London',
the stamp on the face of the iron is Sorby, however on the reverse side of the
iron (when fitted - i.e. the bevel side) it is also stamped Norris London.
Whilst has been seen before, it is by no means common. The adjuster is
conventionally twin screw, but of the 'all steel' type, with a steel adjuster
knob. Bright metal is very good, though there is some very minor residual
pitting, not of course affecting use. Woodwork is very good; perhaps only 50%
of the original brown paint on the inner faces of the casting remains. This is
easily of course lost during even modest use. All in all a very useful and
handy plane for the user. G+ to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T460) NORRIS A50 Smoother (click for
photograph), sole length approximately 7 1/4", 2 5/8" maximum
width, 2 1/4" wide iron, (large stamp), 1 1/2" remains. Rear infill
stamped both sides by previous owner. Very fine hair-crack just on one side
only of infill. Generally an excellent and useful plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T495)
NORRIS 50G Adjustable Gunmetal Smoother (click for
photograph) SORRY, SOLD
T639) NORRIS No. 51 Adjustable, Parallel-sided Smoother, hardwood handle
and bun (click for photograph). 7 1/8” long, 2 5/8” wide, 2
1/4” wide, large stamp Norris iron, 15/16” remains, slot to edge.
Most of the paintwork inside of the casting remains, although it is showing the
characteristic ‘orange peel’ effect with age. Very slight pitting
on body, woodwork very good; however, note – whilst it’s difficult
to be sure, on one side of the inner handle there would appear to be a re-glued
hairline crack – not of course affecting usage. A short iron, but
nonetheless, a very attractive and useful plane. Good mouth. G+ SORRY, SOLD
T561)
NORRIS No. 51 Parallel sided, Cast Adjustable Smoother (click
for photograph); hardwood bun and handle (all steel model - that is, including
screw and cap and adjuster knob). 7 1/2" long, 2 3/8" wide, 2" wide
large stamp Norris iron, only a bare 5/8" remains slot to edge. Bright
steelwork very good, little residual pitting. Woodwork very good, but could
possibly have been re-finished. Original paintwork 70% intact. In all, a nice
condition, small size smoother. It will of course need a new iron some time,
although the existing iron should still give a goodly amount of use. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T488)
Norris A51 Parallel-sided Smoother (click for photograph),
hardwood handle and bun, sole length 7 1/2", 2 11/16" wide, 2
1/4" wide iron, 1 1/4" remains; old large Norris London stamp on
iron. Twin screw Norris adjuster, steel adjuster knob. 70% or so of original
brown paint on casting remains; whilst woodwork is sound, previous owner's name
is stamped twice on sides of handle and once on bun. There is good evidence on
the woodwork of build-up of patina in some places, and wear at finger pressure
points at others. Overall the casting shows some residual pitting, not
affecting use - in the main away from the mouth area. All in all a good plane
for the user. SORRY, SOLD
T358)
NORRIS A51 Parallel-sided Smoother (Click for photograph),
sole length 7", overall width 2 5/8", 2 ¼" Norris iron, 1
7/8" remains. Large Norris stamp to iron and back iron, some nicks on the
top of the back iron - see photo, hardwood handle and bun, possibly walnut,
steelwork dull, but no significant pitting, paintwork approximately 70%
remains, similarly 70% of lacquer remains on the woodwork. A good and useful
user plane, G+ - G++. SORRY, SOLD
T493) NORRIS No. 54 Adjustable Panel Plane (click for photograph) SORRY,
SOLD
T688) NORRIS A72 22” Adjustable Beech Jointer (click
for photograph). SORRY, SOLD
T625) PRESTON (?)
GUNMETAL, Steel soled, Ebony wedge, BULLNOSE Plane (click for picture). Approximately 3 9/16" long,
1" wide, 1" wide iron, a fraction under 7/8" remains. Whilst the
body is unstamped, the iron is stamped Preston, and the wedge and iron are both
stamped 19; the underside of the wedge is also stamped by a previous owner.
Steel sole good, as is gunmetal - just the usual minor blemishes, two of which
can be seen in the photograph on the front leading edge. The wedge apart from
two small nicks on the upper edge, is very good, All in all, a nice, little
used plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T433) PRESTON
Nickel-plated adjustable Bullnose (click for photograph)
3 7/8" long, 1 1/8" wide, 1 1/8" wide iron, 15/16"remains.
Some 85% of original nickel plating remains. In all a very good plane of a type
which is becoming increasingly difficult to find in nice condition. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T683) PRESTON Nickel Plated Adjustable Shoulder Plane (click
for photograph). Approximately 8” long, 1 1/4” wide, 1 1/4”
wide iron, 1 3/16” remains. Body and iron stamped 3. Nickel plating is
original and very good indeed; one minor casting blemish on the side of the
handle, and another on the side of the body, the latter 1/8” diameter, and perhaps 1/32” or so deep. A very
nice plane indeed – I would not say it is the best I have ever seen, but
it is very close, and certainly the best I have ever had; these are becoming
very difficult to find with the plating intact. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T569) PRESTON Shoulder
Plane (click for photograph) SORRY,
SOLD
T526) PRESTON Malleable
Iron, Rosewood filled Shoulder Plane (click for
picture), 8 1/8" long x 1 1/4" wide; 1 1/4" wide iron with
Preston Birm. Eng. stamp, approximately 3/4" steel remains below shoulder.
Wedge, iron and body stamped 2, body also stamped at heel with 'Malleable E.
Preston & Sons Birm. Eng., with the Preston logo. Rosewood very good, few
small chips off wedge; bright steelwork very good, occasional very light traces
of pitting remains. Small nick on side of iron, approximately 1/8" below
shoulder - will not affect use until iron is all but exhausted. Fine mouth. G+
to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T516) Rare PRESTON
unhandled Gunmetal Ebony filled Smoother - very unusual design (click for photograph). 7 5/16" long, 2 5/8" wide,
approximately 2 1/4" wide Mathieson tapered iron, 2 3/8 remains slot to
edge. Fine mouth; ebony very good - previous owner's stamp on rear infill.
Gunmetal pleasantly patinated, but obviously with many fine nicks and
scratches. Gunmetal also stamped with previous owner on heel and toe. An
extremely distinctive plane - stylistic echoes of both the Art Nouveau and Art
Deco periods. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T335) PRESTON
Dove-tailed Rosewood filled (Click
for photograph) unhandled curved-sided Smoother, 7 ¼" long, 2
½" maximum width, 2 1/8" iron, 1 3/8" remains of nicely
stamped iron by infrequently seen maker T. S Kaye & Son Hull. Rosewood
stamped twice on toe and on each flank by previous owners. Good Preston stamp
on cap together with fine large knurled screw which shows little sign of use.
Good mouth, some fine pitting remains on sole, slightly heavier and somewhat
patchy pitting on sides. All in all a nice attractive plane, little used. SORRY, SOLD
T538) PRESTON Rosewood
filled Open-handled Parallel sided Dovetailed Smoother (click
for picture). 7
7/8" long, 2 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" wide Sorby iron, approximately 1
3/16" remains. Rosewood very good, owner's stamp on bun; bright steel is
free of any residual pitting. Note - both sides and the sole of this plane have
previously been expertly lapped; this results in a rather cleaner look to the
plane by comparison with the rosewood. That said, it is a very good plane,
quite typical of Preston quality. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T577) Gunmetal (or
possibly brass), red hardwood filled - probably mahogany - cast, steel soled,
Narrow Shoulder or Rebate Plane stamped A. PRICE LONDON (click for
photograph). 7 3/8" long, 1" wide, 1" wide iron, approximately 1
3/16" remains edge to average shoulder height. Snecked iron by W. Tyzack
Sons and Turner, iron also stamped with 'elephant' motif and '1', the wedge and
body are also stamped '1'. Steel sole has just two spots of pitting, but not
affecting use - scan of sole available on request; the body has unusually thick
sides, and whilst overall in very good condition, there are just one or two
marks and stains from storage. One or two chips on the wedge have been
unobtrusively repaired, otherwise the woodwork is extremely good. All in all a
very little used plane, from an uncommon (for this type of plane) London maker;
with the extra heavy sides contributing to considerable weight for its size.
G++. SORRY, SOLD
T484) RECORD 018 Block
Plane (click for photograph), approximately 3 3/16"
long, 1 15/16" wide, 1 5/8" wide iron, approximately 15/16"
remains, slot to edge. Bright steel work good, but dull, just the occasional
light spot of pitting. Nickel finish on cap complete, but very dull. Original
Record label on cap - perhaps 85% remains. Inner blue paint perhaps 75% remains
- loss is mainly concentrated in the mouth and shoulder edges. In all a useful
little plane - probably one of the best block planes Record made. Ingenious
locking mechanism on cap, which is both quick to use and clamps firmly. Not
common. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T533) RECORD 073 Nickel
plated, Shoulder Rebate Plane (click for picture), 8
1/8" long, 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/4" wide iron, 1 1/8" remains.
Very, very small chip off casting behind iron, approximately 1/32" x
1/32", otherwise a very good example with 85% nickel remaining. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T128) RECORD No. 074
Shoulder Plane (Click for photograph). 8 1/8"
overall length, 1 1/2" cutter, 7/8" remains. Nickel plated, but worn
with some loss, otherwise good. SORRY, SOLD
T277) RECORD 077A. Adjustable Bull-nose Rabbet Plane (click
for photograph). Length 4", cutter 1 1/8". Has seen little or no
use, in original wooden box. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T458)
RECORD 077A Bullnose Rabbet Plane (click for photograph).
4" Long, 1 1/8" wide, 1 1/8" wide cutter, 7/8" remains;
Record label on nose. Rustless finish. All in all very good condition; original
box included, but very worn, split and faded. SORRY,
SOLD
T385) RECORD 010 Rabbet
Plane (Click for photograph) 13" long, 2 1/8"
wide, 2 1/8" wide iron, 13/16" remains, edge to shoulder. Stained
beech handle and knob. Seen very little use. Small nick in side of handle
approximately 1/8" x 1/8". G++. SORRY, SOLD
T487) RECORD 010 Rabbet
Plane (click for photograph), approximately 13"
long x 2 1/8" wide, 2 1/8" wide iron, approximately 7/8"
remains, edge to shoulder. Stained beech handle and knob, with Record label on
spur 90% complete. Bright steel work very good, just a little pitting from
storage; paintwork 90% complete, as is original lacquer on handle and knob. In
all, seen very little use from new. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T501) RECORD 020
Circular Plane (click for photograph), 9 1/4" sole, 2
1/4" wide, 1 3/4" wide iron, 1 11/16" remains. Paintwork and
bright steel very good indeed, decal on nose 85%+ complete. A very little used
plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T421) RECORD 020
Circular Plane (click for photograph), 9 1/4" sole,
2 1/4" wide, 1 3/4" wide iron, 1 7/8" remains. Paintwork very
good, bright steel very good, though a little dull. A very little used plane.
G++. SORRY, SOLD
T668) RECORD 2506S Side Rebate Plane (click for
photograph), with depth stop. Part of original label on nose, a good deal of
original finish remains, as does the finish to the knob. I suspect that it has
seen little use, but has dulled somewhat in the intervening years of storage.
G++. SORRY, SOLD
T457) RECORD No. 2506
Left and Right Side Rabbet Plane (click for photograph),
Rustless plated, with depth stop, complete with original blue box - box rubbed
and faded, label complete. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T653) Pair of No. 18 Hollow and Round Beech Moulding
Planes (click for photograph), stamped B Routledge Birmingham on nose, 18 on
heel, owner stamps on toe and heel, approximately 9 ½” long x 1
7/8” wide. Iron close to full length. Some bruising to wedges, little
bruising on heel of hollow, otherwise a very good pair, which has seen little
use. SORRY,
SOLD
T523) Screw-stem Plough
(Plow) Plane by SANDUSKY TOOL Co., SANDUSKY, OHIO (click
for photograph). No. 125, listed in their 1925 Catalogue as 'Applewood Panel
Plow with Screw Stop, Boxed Fence with Handle'. Sandusky made at this time 28
variants of the panel plough; nos. 116 to 143, in various woods ranging through
beech, apple, boxwood, rosewood and ebony. All woodwork in very nice condition,
with nice patination. Screw stems in very good order, just one or two minor
chips, with just a little bruising to the ends. One or two minor chips to the
threads - just nicks really, nothing very serious. All four nuts are in nice
condition, with no observable cracking. The wedge is bruised, and there is a
small flake of wood missing from the top of the spur - I would judge
approximately 3/4" long, 1/4" wide, and perhaps 1/16" deep.
There is also a small blemish on the handle, where a knot has occurred in the
timber. There is also some scoring and bruising to the boxing on the fence.
Metalwork and brasswork is in very good condition. Overall, the plane is in
very attractive condition. Just one iron (Ibbotson No. 5) is fitted to the
plane. A lovely plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T387) SARGENT 408
hardwood(?)-handled Smoother (Click for photograph),
9" long, 2 1/8" wide, 1 ¾" wide iron, 1 ½"
remains. A small area of pitting remains on upper flank of one steel side,
otherwise a useful Stanley No. 3 size plane by this increasingly collected
quality maker. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T388) SLATER Meredith
St. Clerkenwell London (Click for photograph) Hardwood
filled heavy smoother, 9" long, 2 ¾" wide, approximately 1
¼" remains of 2 ¼" wide Marples parallel iron. Bright
steel good, as is infill. All in all a good, heavy and attractive plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T357) MELHUISH London
(copy of SPIER'S) GUNMETAL Shoulder Plane (Click for
photograph) - not steel-soled. Rosewood filled. Approximately 7 5/8"
long, 1 ¼"wide, 1 ¼" Ward iron, 1 3/8" remains.
Iron stamped 4 as is body. Original varnish 95%; just an edge of original
lacquer on gunmetal remains. Three very fine hair-line cracks across infill.
Note:- a very interesting and scarce model, with an identical profile to T331, the Spiers steel shoulder plane recently sold by
us. Given the similarity of this plane to Spier's models, and the fact that
Melhuish was essentially a tool dealer, it is very probable that this plane was
made by Spiers for Melhuish. The iron has been sharpened but very little used.
A very attractive plane, with little chance of being repeated. G++ - Fine. SORRY, SOLD
T597)
SPIERS Shoulder Plane (click for photograph), Rosewood filled,
Dovetailed, 7 7/8" long, 1 1/4" wide, 1 1/4" wide Marples
snecked iron, 7/8" remains below shoulder. Steel very good, rosewood
likewise, stamped by previous owner on heel and toe. This plane has the old
style 'rather curvy' rosewood wedge. Good fine mouth, all in all a comfortable
and attractive plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD - click for customer's comments
T331) SPIERS Cast Steel Rosewood
filled Shoulder Plane (Click for photograph). 8"
long, 1 3/8+" wide, 1 3/8+" wide cutter, 1 3/8" remains of
Stewart Spier snecked iron. Rosewood stamped several times by two previous
owners. An attractive plane with bold chamfers - it has exactly the same
profile as Lot 148 in the recent Brown's auction. G++ SORRY,
SOLD
T435) SPIERS Dovetailed
Rosewood filled Shoulder Plane (click for photograph),
approximately 1 ½" wide, 8" long; 1 ½" wide
Mathieson iron, 1 ½" remains. Rosewood good, stamped twice by
previous owner on toe. Bright steel good with two small areas of slightly
deeper pitting on each side - see photo . G+ - G++. SORRY, SOLD
T589) SPIERS Curved
sided, Rosewood filled, Dovetailed (most likely - but very unobtrusive)
Unhandled Smoother (click for pictures of left side, right side, bun), 7 13/16"
long, 2 7/8" wide at maximum, 2 1/2" wide James Howarth iron,
together with Howarth cap iron. Cap iron, iron and body all stamped '5'.
Rosewood - both front and rear infills are very variegated, with a large, much lighter
area, particularly on the rear infill. One or two bruises to the rear infill,
and on the front bun, an original owner's name has been erased, causing a very
slight depression. Steelwork on the sides is good, though with some slight
pitting. However, one or two of the pins fixing the infill show boldly on the
sides, and are just very fractionally proud to the surface - just perceptible
to the fingertip. I suspect that alterations in climatic conditions have caused
just fractional changes. Whilst I have lapped the sole, some pitting remains -
not of course affecting use. I am reluctant to go further, since this plane
with a 2 1/2" wide iron appears to be a special order from Spiers; the
standard catalogue width is 2 1/4" with an additional payment for each
extra 1/8". The gunmetal screwcap has a large Spiers Ayr stamp, right way
up; however to one side there are a number of small 'bruises' which I can only
assume have come from being stored with adjacent metal tools. All in all, an
interesting plane, both for the collector and user. It weighs in at an
astonishing 4lbs 14 1/4oz. (For comparison a Norris 50g gunmetal, handled,
adjustable smoother with full length iron is 4lb 12oz). SORRY, SOLD
T440) SPIERS
Curved-sided, unhandled, Rosewood infilled Smoother (click
for photograph), 7 ½" long, 2 ½" maximum width, 2
1/8" iron, 1 ¾" remains. Previous owners stamps on infill.
Rosewood very good, as is bright steel. S Leake, previous owner, also stamped
neatly on gunmetal screw cap. An attractive plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T326) SPIERS AYR
Dove-tailed (just visible) Rosewood Infilled (Click for photograph)
unhandled Curved-side Smoother. 7 ½" long x 2 5/8" overall
width. 2 ¼" Mathieson blade (with Howarth cap), 1 5/16"
remains. Condition - a little light pitting remains on sides and sole, mouth
very good. Rosewood very good, previous owner's stamp on front. All in all a
nice plane. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T536) SPIERS Unhandled
Rosewood filled Dovetailed Smoother (click for
photograph), 7 3/8" long, approximately 2 1/2" wide, 2 1/8" wide
Marples parallel iron, 1 13/16" remains, slot to edge. Cap iron and body
stamped 1; small Spiers Ayr upside down stamp on screw cap, owner's stamp on
heel and toe, and behind iron on rosewood. Rosewood very good - just normal
signs of use, but very good with no damage. Curved sides and sole have just
some fine residual pitting, of course not affecting use. All in all a very nice
little plane. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T302) SPIERS unhandled
Rosewood filled Curved sided Smoother (Click for photograph)
7 ½" long, 2 5/8" maximum width. Good parallel iron by
Hearnshaw, 2 ¼" wide, 2" of steel remains, chip breaker cap by
Ward. All in all a very nice plane, rosewood crisp, very minor pitting on sole.
G++. SORRY, SOLD
T535) SPIERS Rosewood
filled, Parallel sided, Open handled, Dovetailed (very hard to discern)
Smoother (click for photograph). Sole 8" long x 2
1/2" wide; Marples iron, 2 1/4" wide, 2 1/4" remains, very
slightly tapered. Cap iron by Ibbotson, stamped 2, as is rosewood. Spiers Ayr
large stamp, right way up. Rosewood stamped by previous owner on toe, also
stamped 'D Galloway & Co Edinburgh' - presumably a tool merchant. Some
residual pitting on steel. The rosewood however is particularly attractive,
with much lacquer intact, making this a most attractive and handsome plane.
Definitely G++ at the very least. SORRY, SOLD.
T416) SPIERS Rosewood
filled, Dove-tailed, open-handled, curved-sided smoother (click for
photograph), (dovetails are only just discernible on one side). 7 1/2"
sole length, 2 1/2" maximum width, 2 1/8" wide Thomas Ibbotson iron,
1 1/8" remains slot to edge; iron, back iron and body stamped 1. On one
upper side identification letters approximately 1/4" high LTS have been
lightly scratched in steel. Bright steelwork otherwise good, though some
residual pitting remains to sole and sides; rosewood very good, however a clean
break exists at the bottom of the handle (click for
photograph) - this appears quite fresh, and will require re-gluing and
pinning. Unfortunately open-handled planes are very vulnerable to this
particular fracture. All in all, an excellent condition plane, which when
re-pinned will prove attractive and serviceable. G+. SORRY, SOLD
T622) SPIERS Rosewood
filled, Screw-sided, Improved Pattern Mitre Plane (click
for picture, and again for the other side).
Approximately 10 3/4" long overall, approximately 2 3/4" wide, 2
1/4" wide Ward snecked iron, approximately 1 7/8" of usable steel
remains. Body and blade stamped 5. Steel very good, as is the rosewood,
previous owner's stamp in throat, on the nose and under the blade. These last
two stampings have been partially obliterated. One further note - whilst the
iron is still almost full length, a previous owner has attempted to grind the
bevel 'freehand' (click for picture).
Whilst his handiwork is not visually attractive, it would be very wasteful to
completely replace it by a precision bevel. Of course, this does not affect the
use in any way. All in all, an attractive and very useful, and now becoming,
very scarce plane. G+ to G++. SORRY, SOLD
T534) SPIERS Mitre Plane
(click for picture), Rosewood front infill and wedge,
Dovetailed; rounded heel, square toe with sole extension at toe. Bridge stamped
with small upside down Spiers Ayr, but completely overstamped by Archer Goodge
Street. I think Archer's intention here was to pass off a Spiers product as
their own make. Nigel Lampert's book refers to this phenomenon - see page 22 -
but it does give a clue to the probable age of the plane (Archer worked between
1842 and 1863). Sole length is 10 3/8" x 2 5/8" wide. The snecked
iron is by Moulson Brothers, and is additionally stamped 'Improved Welded',
which I take to mean improved techniques in forge welding the laminate. Overall
length of the iron is some 9", the iron being 2 1/4" wide; a good
2" of lamination remains. Rosewood very good. Steelwork very good , with
just some residual pitting. Two marks visible in the steel on one side, and one
on the other, I suspect are nothing more than slots in the heads of the screws
for fixing the bridge. A very nice and attractive mitre plane, with the
intriguing trade over-stamping. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T479) SPIERS Mitre Plane
(click for photograph), approximately 8 1/2" x 2
3/8", snecked iron 1 7/8", overall length 7 1/2", stamped J.
Herring & Sons England. Mouth opening in sole very fine - with the iron
completely retracted it is 26 thou (0.026" - less than 1/32"); with
the iron starting to cut the mouth is a staggeringly small 8 thou
(0.008"). Gunmetal cap stamped SPIERS AYR (right way up); screw unusually
has steel rather than gunmetal thread. If this was a modification, it would
seem to have been done a long time ago. Very dark rosewood infill, which is
stamped with owner's name twice at front, once at rear under blade; front
infill appears to have been in two halves - or alternatively an amazingly
straight, central, hairline crack! An attractive plane in a useful small size.
G+. SORRY, SOLD
T537) SPIERS AYR
Rosewood filled Dovetailed Panel Plane (click for
picture), 13 3/4" long, 2 7/8" wide, 2 1/2" wide James Howarth
iron, 1 3/8" remains. Rosewood very good; old and very neat repair to spur
tip - expertly done and hard to see. Very fine, just discernable hairline crack
in handle aperture; owner's stamp on bun and heel, some minor marks on top of
bun. Bright steel work very good, but some very fine pitting remaining on sides
and sole, not affecting use. A very nice, handy sized plane. SORRY, SOLD
T543) SPIERS Rosewood
filled, Dovetailed Panel Plane (click for picture), 13
3/4" long x 2 7/8" wide, 2 1/2" wide Richard Ibbotson very
slightly tapered iron, 2 3/8" slot to edge remains. Rosewood very good,
however the handle has a very elegant and extended spur which, many years ago,
has been beautifully re-tipped; whoever did the work was an absolutely expert
craftsman, for the result looks extremely fine and is not at all easy to
detect. Bright steelwork has some residual pitting, of course not affecting
use. Overall a very fine and attractive plane. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T544) SPIERS 20
1/2" Rosewood filled, Dovetailed Jointer (click for
picture), 2 3/4" wide, small Spiers Ayr stamp, right way up; 2 7/16"
Ward tapered iron, 1 5/8" remains slot to edge. Iron, cap and rosewood all
stamped 3. Rosewood very good - usual marks from use, but no damage. Some
residual pitting, but all very consistent with a modestly used original iron.
G++. SORRY, SOLD
T380) SPIERS Dovetailed
Rosewood filled Panel Plane (Click for photograph), 15
5/8" long, 2 7/8" wide, 2 ½" wide Mathieson iron, 1
½" remains. Bright steelwork very good, as is rosewood; previous
owner's stamp on bun and behind handle; good mouth. Weighs over 10 lbs. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T412) SPIERS Jointer, 20
½" long, 2 7/8" wide, 2 ½" iron, 2 3/8"
remains (click for photograph). Iron and cap also
stamped Stewart Spiers, Ayr, Scotland. Rosewood very good with nice patina;
front bun has corner chip that has been re-glued - now appears only as
hair-line crack. Bright steel very good. In all a fine plane, of a type that is
becoming increasingly sought after - the equivalent Norris with adjuster is
likely to cost at least 1000.00 pounds more! G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T338) STANLEY No. 4 Smoother (Click for photograph), type 6A
(1891/92). 3 patent dates on lateral, and nib under lever. Cap iron type 12 (x)
(1919/24) (Walter's page 682/3). 9 ½" long, 2 3/8" wide,
2" iron, 1 ¾" remains. Steelwork - one or two marks otherwise
very good, paint - approximately 80% remains. Handle and low knob very good.
Two points worth noting - three hair cracks approximately ¼" long
radiate up from knob base, and handle has filled hole approximately 1/8"
diameter ½" up from base. Both points not easily detected. In
general a very good condition plane. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T404) STANLEY No. 9 Cabinetmakers block plane, adjustable mouth,
rosewood knob (click for picture). Sole
length 9 1/8" maximum, body approximately 7 5/8", 2 1/4" overall
width, 2" wide SW iron. There will be close to 2" of usable steel,
slot to edge when a new bevel is honed and ground - that is, close to full
length. Iron trademark type Y (1921-1922), plain lever cap. Steelwork a little
dull, and odd scratches consistent with very modest use. There are two or three
small scratches on one side of the plane which should be noted - I suspect that
at least two of them could possibly very minor blemishes in the original
casting, revealed when the plane was originally machined from new. These are in
the order of 3/8" long by at most 1/32" wide. I would say 90% of the
original black enamel remains on the inside; that small amount that is missing
is on the underside of the bracket holding the knob. A very nice and attractive
plane, and of course, most important of all, undamaged in the vulnerable area
of the rear adjuster bracket. SORRY, SOLD
T449) STANLEY No. 20
Nickel plated Circular Plane (click for photograph). 9
½" long, 2 ¼" wide, 1 ¾" wide blade,
7/8" remains. Some residual pitting on upper flexible sole; approximately
80% nickel remains. G+. SORRY, SOLD
T430) STANLEY No. 51/52
Chute Board and Plane (click for photograph), patent
date cast in board and plane. 90% japanning remains on plane and board; bright
steel work very good. Hold-down clamp is steel replacement, as are (probably)
the two wing nuts. Stanley V trademark on very good iron (2" remaining
slot to edge). Original rosewood handle was cut from a piece of rosewood with
significant colour variation - lower section is quite light in colour. All in
all this is a very fine plane, that will quickly become indispensable in the
workshop. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T157) STANLEY No. 97
Cabinet maker's Edge Plane (Click for photograph),
appears to be Type 4 (1922 - 1935) Sweetheart TM on cutter. VG condition, a
very little loss of paint on one edge. Rosewood knob. 10" long, 2
¼" wide, 2" iron remains. Please note this plane is un-chipped
on its front edge. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T482) Attractive Summers
& Varvill Quirk, Ovolo Astragal Moulding Plane (click for
scan of end, general view), very little used. SORRY, SOLD
T645) TYZACK Hollow Brass-Stemmed, Handled Beech
Ploughplane (click for photograph). Whilst the plane
is stamped Tyzack, 8 Old Street, London, this is undoubtedly a Mathieson plough, stamped for sale by
one of London’s major tool merchants. Woodwork good, some bruising on the
wedge, and the inevitable nicks and bruises acquired over the years. Nice
patina. There is of course some pitting to both the skate and the heads of the
screws securing it, and the clamping screw for the depth adjustment. Otherwise,
I suspect that this is a plane which has seen little use. G+. SORRY, SOLD
T502) MARPLES
'Ultimatum' Brass framed ebony Brace (click for photograph);
ivory ring in head. Two or three fine hair-line cracks, approximately 3/4"
long, radiate from either end of rotating handle - too fine to register in
photograph. Ebony stamped once, frame stamped twice by previous owners. Not
seen a lot of use - both head, frame and handle quite tight. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T476) W. MARPLES &
SONS, SHEFFIELD, HIBERNIA Plated BRACE (click for photograph).
Triple shamrock device on screwcap (click for photograph).
Ebony head lacks ivory ring. Button bit release, 19 stamped on nozzle. Owner's
name stamped twice on woodwork. Nice example in unrestored condition. G+. SORRY, SOLD
T59) MATHIESON Steel
Brace (Click for photograph). Attractive brass neck and
ebony head. Fine hexagonal frame with spring thumb catch. A very good example
of these under-rated braces. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T673) The “MACO” Adjustable Template (click for photograph). British Patent No. 160629/20, Series
No. 259, Type 1. Probably the smallest size made – the brass pins will
measure a moulding 2” wide; overall width of template 3 5/8”. In
original box, unfortunately the lid has been strengthened with masking tape,
and label is very dark; however there are useful instructions within on the
care and use of the template. A nice example of a useful small size. SORRY, SOLD
T627) WILLIAM MARPLES,
Shamrock Brand, Rosewood Mortice Gauge, in original, rubbed box (click for picture). Points very sharp, some original
lacquer remains, essentially unused. Has unusual, circular brass, wear ring on
face. G++, near Fine. SORRY, SOLD
T519) Oval Rosewood
(head and stem) and Brass Mortise Gauge (click for
photograph) by OSBORN of NEWCASTLE. Pins sharp, and some original lacquer
remaining on brass. Little used. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T465) 2 nice Timber
Scribes (click for photograph), with Rosewood handles.
T465a is stamped Farrow & Jackson (the Farrow is rather indistinct);
approximately 7" overall length. T465b is stamped Farrow; approximately 6
1/2" long. Both G+, residual pitting. SORRY, SOLD
T551) A large and
handsome Brass and Steel Bridge-builder's(?) Plumb Bob (click
for picture), approximately 7 1/4" long and 4" maximum diameter. ??
lbs weight. Very impressive; G++. SORRY, SOLD
T699) BRASS AND GUNMETAL? STEEL-TIPPED PLUMB BOB WITH INTERNAL REEL (click for photograph). Overall length approximately 4 1/8”, overall diameter
approximately 1 5/8”, approximately 11 oz. An attractive and unusual
design, very nice. 135.00 pounds
sterling SORRY,
SOLD
T546) Very attractive
Brass Plumb Bob with steel point and brass reel (click for picture).
Bob is approximately 3 1/4" overall length, 1 3/8" diameter,
attractive knurling, pleasing design. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T361) BROWN & SHARPE
Small set of Engineers Trammels (Click for photograph)
with 5 points; fin screw adjustment, main arm approximately 5" long, seen
very little use; in original fitted wooden box, lettered Brown & Sharpe in
gold with black outline. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T442) BROWN & SHARPE
Mfg. Co. Draughtsmen's Protractor (click
for photograph). Patented Dec 2 1890. Matt finished Nickel Plating with an 8
1/2" long blade. Graduated in degrees, with a vernier reading to 5
minutes. No projections on either side, so can be used either side up, or on
either side of the blade. In original velvet lined morocco case, with original
instruction sheet. Protractor and interior of box fine; exterior of box worn,
especially at edges and corners; instruction sheet brown and torn, largely
without significant loss. A handsome and useful piece of equipment. SORRY, SOLD
T327) MOORE & Wright
Engineers Adjustable Bench Level (click for photograph)
with main graduated vial with plated protective rotating cover. As new, boxed. SORRY, SOLD
T402) PRESTON 12"
4-fold Boxwood Rule (click
for photograph), No.
3232 in original gilt tooled leather slip case. Very crisp, but brass a little
dull. G++. SORRY, SOLD
T443) Proportional
Dividers by J. H. STEWARD LTD. LONDON (click for photograph),
9 1/2" overall length. German silver with polished steel points, in
original, fitted, velvet and grosgrain lined, hinged box; Made in England
printed on box lid lining. Scales for Circles, Lines, Plans and Solids. Box and
dividers both G++, showing little or no signs of use. SORRY,
SOLD
T444) Dog-leg
Proportional Dividers by C. T. & S. LTD. (click for
photograph), 12 1/4" overall length, 3/4" dog-leg [one advantage
of the dog-leg design is that the accuracy of the dividers will not be impaired
as the points gradually wear with use]. German silver with polished steel
points, in original, fitted, velvet and grosgrain lined, hinged box. Scales for
Circles, Lines, Plans and Solids. A high-quality instrument. Box and dividers
both G++, showing little or no signs of use. SORRY,
SOLD
T486) Pair of Proportional Dividers in velvet lined box (click for photograph), German silver and polished steel;
scales for lines, polygons, surfaces, solids. 6 5/8" overall length. F. SORRY, SOLD
T401) Proportional
Dividers in Brass (click for photograph) by Chas Smith
London 1917. G+. SORRY, SOLD
T635) A Fine Pair of
Brass and Steel Dividers by J. MAYR Vienna (click for
photograph), in original Cloth-covered Cardboard box (4 1/4" x 2 1/8"
x 1/2"). The Dividers have a delicate steel pointer and scale arm. No
marks on the dividers; box has original printed label 'Schreib &
Zeichnungs-Materialien-Handlung des J. MAYR zur Stadt Rom Karnthnerstrasse No.
982 in Wien'. Both box and dividers are in unusually nice condition, with
just the slightest signs of wear at the corners of the box. SORRY, SOLD
T529) MYFORD Vertical
Swivelling Slide MA 68/1 (click for picture). In
original packing and box, box is externally scuffed and grubby, although still
robust. Three small nicks - one on one side, the other two on the other side,
not affecting use. G+. SORRY, SOLD
T528) MYFORD Travelling
Steady 1413 (click for picture). In original packing and
box, box somewhat darkened with age. Overall dimensions 4 1/4" x 5
1/2" approximately. Steady appears virtually unused. SORRY, SOLD
T360) BROWN & SHARPE
Vernier Depth Gauge (Click for photograph), No. 600.
Approximately 5" scale arm, scale arm and vernier graduated in imperial
and metric. Attractive item in original velvet-lined box. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T382) MOORE & WRIGHT
Micrometer Set (Click for photograph) for measuring
Cylinder wall thickness(?) - as an indication, the sliding section is 5
½" long, with 5 anvils, ranging in size from 0.117" to
0.366". In original fitted hardwood box. G+/G++ US$ 132.00 / 75.00 pounds
sterling SORRY, SOLD
T547) STARRETT (L. S.
Starrett Co. Ltd. Jedburgh, Scotland) Inside Micrometer Calipers 700M Metric (click for picture), 25 - 50mm. In original case with 2
spanners and original packing slip. Fine. US$ 52.50 / 35.00 pounds sterling SORRY, SOLD
T555) STARRETT Inside
Micrometer Calipers 700M 5 - 30mm (click for
photograph). In original case with spanner, packing memo. [NB - this micrometer
is made by The L.S. Starrett Co. Ltd Jedburgh Scotland]. Fine. SORRY, SOLD
T552) STARRETT Junior
Combination Square (click for photograph), marked 'THE
L. S. S. CO. ATHOL. MASS. U.S.A. HARDENED NO. 4 (click for photograph). 6"
rule; complete with scriber and box. Box is rather tatty, as can be seen; but
tool is very nice - G++. SORRY, SOLD
T325) Inside/outside
Brass and Steel Calliper by TROUGHTON & SIMMS, London (click
for photograph). Main arm brass, 21" x 1 ¾" x 1
¼" overall, arms steel 6 ½" x 1 ¼" with
shaped brackets. Main arm scales read to 17" inside, 15 ½"
outside, and are also engraved Troughton & Simms London, and ILS. A very
handsome - and heavy (2.5Kg or 5 ½ lb) instrument of fine quality, and
in excellent condition. G++ SORRY, SOLD
T657) Nice set of Drawing Instruments (click for
photograph, and again for contents), parallel rule
marked ‘W. Elliott Great Newport St. London. SORRY,
SOLD
T399) L. S. STARRETT
& CO Adjustable Jaw Cut-Nipper (Click for photograph)
for music wire; No. 1, 7". Very fine quality, and seen very little, if
any, use. G++/Fine. SORRY, SOLD
T629) Miniature Brass
Jeweller's Anvil (click for photograph); some marks
to upper surface, but both useful and decorative. Overall length 4 1/4",
overall height 1 7/8". G++. SORRY, SOLD
T691) Brass and Steel Double-fusee
Clock Movement (click for photograph, and again); overall dimensions 5 3/4” x 7 1/2”; the plates are 2 1/2”
separation. Fusee centres 2 3/8” separation. All looks in good condition,
though there is some traces of rust on short sections of the fusee chains. It
looks a very nice quality movement; whilst I have little knowledge of clocks,
do ask if you require further information. There is a serial number 1244, but
no maker’s name or other engraving. SORRY, SOLD
T609)
The MW Co 6 LEVER ROUND BRASS LOCK (click for picture of front, and back). Original key
(both key and lock marked 12). A nice example, a little bruised at edges, but
looks attractive and functions sweetly. G+. SORRY,
SOLD
T483) CHUBB Brass Lock (click for scan, general photograph ).
Approximately 4" x 3 1/2", 1 13/16" return. The bolt is 1
1/8" x 5/8", stamped with serial number 1607428, and stamped on one
side Chubb's Patent, Chubb London, with a fish logo (detail).
Please notice two things if purchased for use - a brass plate will have to be
made up to receive the bolt, as this was probably left in situ when the lock
was removed; secondly, the key only enters from one side. In all, a very
attractive item, even if merely to collect and look at. Key not original, and
modified from a standard key by the addition of a brass strip. G++.
T549) High quality Brass
Magnifier (click for picture), very attractive, much
original lacquer. Approximately 3" high fully extended, 2 1/8" closed
- about 1/3 turn results in full extension. Despite its obvious quality, this
magnifier has no maker's name. Note:- this magnifier needs a degree of back
light in order to view the magnified object. G++. SORRY,
SOLD
T690) Handsome Silver Miniature Spade (click for
photograph), hallmark (click for photograph) for London
1930, makers’ initials RP, overall length 6 1/8”, engraved on upper
side ‘Presented to Alderman J.H.
Hollins, J.P. 2nd. February, 1931’, and on the under-side ‘On the Inauguration of the Works
under the River Lee (Flood Relief &c.) Act, 1930 by the Lee Conservancy
Board and West Ham Corporation’ in original velvet and silk lined, gold
embossed, leather box (click for photograph), 7 1/4” x 2 1/2”. Excellent condition, a
beautifully crafted piece with interesting associations. US$ 190.00 /
125.00 pounds sterling SORRY, SOLD
T692) DEWHURST’S ‘SYLKO’ Display Chest for Sewing
Cottons (click for photograph, and again),
approximately 20 1/4” x 11 1/2”
x 5 1/8”. 2 full-width
drawers, each approximately 1 3/4” deep; turned wooden knobs (one
missing). Light oak, attractively lettered on top, drawers, and (customer
facing) long side. Some wear to lettering and finish on top, otherwise a very
nice example. SORRY, SOLD
T695) Attractive Art Nouveau Brass
(silver-plating over perhaps 70% of underside, just visible on upper side) Triangular Pin Tray (click
for photograph), longest side approximately 6 1/4”. Finely modeled, a
pleasing design. SORRY, SOLD
T403) A K & Sons 3/8
pint Cast Glue Pot (Click for photograph). G++. SORRY, SOLD
T670) SAML. THOMAS BRITISH NEEDLE MILLS REDDITCH Trade Box (click for photograph). Beautiful example of box making, box
made of stiff cardboard, top covered in richly gilt-embossed leather (or
extremely good imitation), inside lined with deep pink paper. Contains length
of blue paper, with 8 needles, with eyes ranging from very fine to fine –
possibly not original contents. Overall size 5” x 3 5/8” x
3/4”. Handsome, and in unusually nice condition. SORRY,
SOLD
T550) A most impressive
Reel of Cotton (click for picture) - 3 5/8" tall,
virtually 4" in diameter, J & P COATS One Mile of 6 Cord White Thread.
An unmeasured amount of cotton has been used on a machine, consequently the
labels top and bottom have approximately 1/4" diameter, central, holes. SORRY, SOLD
T674) A Pair of Superb
Brass and Steel Castors (click for photograph) SORRY, SOLD
T480) An impressive
Brass Linen Roller (click for photograph), approximately
20" long and some 5 1/2 lbs in weight. Marked (E?)veritt & Sons Ltd. SORRY, SOLD
