Antique & Collectible Woodworking Planes
Patented / Unusual / Rare &
the Usual Fare
M. B. Tidey Patented July 4th 1854 Double Beveling Plane The
Tidey Beveling Plane is one of the rarest and most unusual of all American Patented Planes. Only
a handful of these planes are known. The
patent was granted on July 4th 1854. The patentees name, NY location, and
patent date info
are stamped on the top curved brass piece.
I believe the record price at auction for one was
close to 30K some years back. Another example recently sold for 12K
and while the ad for that one said flawless and used other superlative
adjectives to describe its condition, the wood on this example actually looks much nicer
than that one, or most of the other known examples, that can be viewed with
a Google image search.
The body is Beech, and the arms,
nuts, and washers are all Boxwood. The Boxwood parts are all pretty
nice and the Beech body has just a few minor scuffs. The brass parts
have a nice even patina, and have not been fiddled with or buffed.
This rare plane does have a couple easily restorable apologies. One cutter
is missing, and that side has a wedge with a different profile that fits well.
Also, the bottom brass piece of the front depth stop is missing. (see pic).
And finally there is another small brass piece and screw missing from the tail
area.
Again, see the pics. All of these minor issues would be relatively
simple repairs to bring this rare piece back to its full glory. An
opportunity that will probably not repeat itself.
Fales Patent Combination Plow Bead & Molding Plane
Patented in 1882 and 1884. This is just the body and a few cutters w/
bottoms. No rods, fence or additional parts. There is a near complete
example shown in the archives of my
webpage www.AntiqBuyer.com on
this page.
https://www.antiqbuyer.com/All_Archives/TOOLS_ARCHIVE/archive-PATplanes1.htm
Siegley
# 2 Combination Plane w/ 15 Cutters
Jacob Siegley was a plane maker, based in PA. He made both bench planes and
combination planes like this. His combination planes were a work in progress and one will
rarely find 2 that are exactly alike. He made many subtle and
significant changes to the design trying to get it just right.
Nice
overall condition. Minor spots of rust that will clean. Most of the cutters are full length.
This is an earlier version w/ unslotted cutters. The japanning is
original and nearly complete. This example is in very nice condition.
Siegley
Combination Plane w / Cutters
Jacob Siegley was based in PA. He made both bench planes and
combination planes like this. His combination planes were a work in progress and one will
rarely find 2 that are exactly alike. He made many subtle and
significant changes to the design trying to get it just right.
Nice
overall condition. I am not the final word on where this model fits
into the scheme of things age wise. The cutter box is marked 1889. Most of the cutters are full length.
It is an earlier version w/ unslotted cutters. The japanning is
original and nearly complete. Nice condition.
Siegley
Combination Plane
Jacob Siegley made both bench planes and
combination planes like this. His combination planes were a work in progress and one will
rarely find 2 that are exactly alike. He made many subtle and
significant changes to the design trying to get it just right. This
one is marked #2 on the fence.
Hardt
Patent Block Plane
A very rare block plane in super condition. Lots of original japanning with no
chips, cracks, or other damage. The patent # for this unusual plane is 502906 and it comes up with
a Google Search. Louis John Hardt of Yuba City California was granted
his patent for a plane design on August 8th 1893. In addition to the block plane offered
here, he also made bench and jointer size planes as well. It is not
known how many sizes were offered or how many were produced, so few have ever turned up.
There are just a handful of the block planes that have ever been found.
It is
a very distinctive design where the front end of the plane moves making the
throat opening larger or smaller. Another odd feature is that he
utilized Sargent parts including the cutters, lever caps and in this case
the iron cap on his own castings. It has be
theorized that there was just one production run in about 1893 explaining
the relative rarity of the plane. There is a more complete write-up and
details in Roger Smiths first PATAMPIA book. Very Nice!!
Metallic
Plane Co of Auburn NY Fillister Plane
A pretty rare plane in pretty nice condition. The Excelsior stamp on
the cutter is the only marking. Lots of original japanning with no chips, cracks, or other damage. The
Rosewood handle is beautiful. The oftentimes missing fence for the fillister bed is
present, undamaged and nice. The screws for the fence may be replacements
as they are different from each other and not the typical Mushroom cap style
typically seen. This type of plane is a
well known and documented. A fellow named Storkes who partnered with
Palmer got the patent.
They made a line of well received bench planes that were popular in the NY / New
England region
back in the last quarter of the 19th century. There is a complete write-up and
more details in both of Roger Smiths PATAMPIA books. Very Nice!!
Mayo
Patent Plow Plane w/ Cutters
This is a very nice example of
the Mayo Plow Plane. Roger Smith goes into great detail concerning this
pane and how it is related to the Philips Plow in his seminal work on American
Patented Planes. The condition of this example is very nice. It
retails much of its gold finish and highlights. The box of cutters is nice
as well. Note the original Rosewood handle and graceful horn.
The depth stop is present. A fine example that deserves a place in any collection
focused on patented metallic planes of the 19th century. Different, Unusual
and Nice!!
c.1860
- 1870 Mystery Jack Plane This
unusual plane is a mystery. It is an early plane that dates from its
construction characteristics and design dates from the 1860's or a bit
later. It has a nice Moulson cutter in it. The
frog design looks a lot like Stanley's type 3 planes or Leonard
Bailey's Victor style or line
of planes. The lever cap is cast, hollow in the back and has a distinctive look to it.
Also note how the handle is dovetailed into its position. It is a
great casting that was japanned. A nice
example of an early and probably unique plane. Nice!!
Holly
Patent Jack Plane Birdsill Holly began
producing planes in 1852 shortly after forming the company Silsby, Race &
Holly Co. located in Seneca Falls NY in 1848.
This 15
long Holly Patent Jack Plane would
be considered a second model. The plane is in very nice condition
overall. The main differences from earlier models are the way the
handle is set up, and the design of the cast blade holder. The
bottom on plane has cast in corrugations as well. The fragile lever cap is
damage free. The cutter is long and nice, but the logo is hard to
make out.
A good looking early patented plane. No rust or pitting. Nice wood. No apologies. An early, rare,
and
desirable patented plane for the advanced tool collection!!
Worrall Patent
26" Transitional
Jointer Plane This early 26" closed
handle patented jointer plane is in nice condition. Note that the top plate
with patent info does not extend all the way to the end like the others offered.
According to Roger Smith it is an earlier
version than those above. Roger Smith calls this style the first
transitional that was made / manufactured and that it was the design that
inspired Leonard Bailey just a few years later.
This early Worrall patent transitional plane has a great
look to it and is a nice example of one of the earliest American Patented planes
that can be found. I am not sure if the color change on the bottom
is a stain, or part of the wood. It is not soft, rotten or - - - . Nice, & Different!!!
Knowles
Type Patented Plane w/ Cut Out Sides
Hazard Knowles was granted a patent for an iron bodied plane in 1827. It
is considered the first patent for a metal bodied plane granted in America. No
known examples are marked. Shortly after other versions of metal bodied
planes based on the idea began to appear and are generally referred to as
Knowles types. In Vol. II of Smiths works on patented planes he pictures a
plane identical to this one with the decorative cut-outs in the cast iron sides. He
calls it a Knowles type and provides some info based on how the cutter was
marked. Roger Smith covers the whole range of Knowles planes and Knowles type
planes and their history, in some detail, in both volumes of his books on patented
American planes. It is worth the read.
The overall condition of this 19" long plane is very nice with no damage to the
cast iron body. The throat area is nice. There are no markings or patent
info. There is little to no rust or
pitting. It has not been over cleaned or fiddled with. The infill
shows appropriate and normal wear. There is some chipping to the handle. It
has its original wedge and a single cutter. The cutter is 2 3/8 and marked Ohio
Tool which is probably a later replacement. RARE, Nice, & Different!!!
English / Scottish & American Rabbet & Infill Planes
1"
Bullnose Shoulder / Rabbet Plane
This is a very nice 1" wide rabbit plane. Unmarked that I can see. Probably English. No damage rust
or pitting. The cutter is a Stanley 93 that fits well A nice plane.
Preston
1" Brass Bullnose Rabbet Plane w/ Steel Sole
This is a nice 1" wide brass rabbet plane w/ steel sole. Good throat.
Cutter marked Preston.
A nice looking plane.
5/8"
Instrument Makers Bullnose Rabbet Plane This is a nice
5/8" wide rabbet plane w/ pinned slab steel frame. Good throat. An interesting little plane.
1
1/8" Mathieson Bullnose Brass Rabbet Plane This nice
1 1/8" wide rabbet plane is marked on the top of the brass frame with the
maker name. The cutter and body have the # 10 stamp. The previous
owner stamped his name into one side. The sole is good. Good tight throat.
Sharp, clean & nice.
1 1/4" Brass Infill Rabbet Plane This 1 1/4" wide rabbet plane
measures just under 8" long. It shows signs of use. I see no
maker marks. Throat is OK. Beautiful long cutter. Sharp, clean & nice.
J. Popping 1" Brass Infill Rabbet Plane This 1" wide
Popping brass rabbet plane
measures just over 4" long. The cutter is marked Popping NY.
Owner marked N. Glass on the sides. Throat is OK. Popping was one of
several well know New York makers of Piano and instrument planes in the mid
to late 19th century. Pretty nice.
3/4" Brass Rabbet Plane This
3/4" wide brass rabbet plane measures just over 4" long. It is set up with 2 piece cutter and chip
breaker. Throat is good. It is a pinned slab construction. Pretty nice.
7/16"
Brass Rabbet Plane w/ Steel Sole This
small brass rebate plane measures 3" long. Nice tight throat. It is
much smaller than the others rabbet planes listed above. Unmarked. Interesting.
Bronze Squirrel Tail T Rabbet Carriage Makers PlaneThis
brass squirrel tail rebate plane measures 7" long tail to tail. It is 1
1/2" wide. It has
a swiveling metal cutter lock rather than a wooden wedge that is not often
seen. No maker marks. Nice throat. Sole is slightly radiused. Interesting and nice.
Iron Squirrel Tail T Rabbet Carriage Makers PlaneThis
iron squirrel tail rebate plane measures a bit over 7" long tail to tail. It has
a brass slide in cutter lock rather than a wooden wedge that is different and not often
seen. No maker marks. Nice throat and cutter. Sole is compassed. Interesting and nice.
Leonard Bailey's Planes Victor
/ Defiance / Vertical Posts / Split Frames
Leonard Bailey produced the Victor line of planes after he left Stanley and
struck out on his own. He produced this line of planes for approx 18
years beginning in 1875. The history of that endeavor and his
interactions with Stanley during this period are documented in Roger Smiths
books.
# 1 1/4 Tailed Victor Block
Plane by Leonard Bailey & Co.
The Victor #1 1/4 had a cast iron tail piece / handle. The
Victor #1 & #2 had flat sides, adjustable throats and the cutter adjustment.
The sides were flat & excelsior style. These block planes could be had in different
finishes as the 1 3/4 or the 2 3/4. The bodies are drilled to
accept a rear handle which would change it to a 1 1/4 w/ rear handle or 1 1/2 with handle and nickel trim. The same
would apply to the 7" Victor planes where a #2 becomes a 2 1/4 or 2
1/2. with a tail piece Walters dates all of them as 1875 thru 1888, the
period when Leonard Bailey had left Stanley and struck out on his own. If you find that confusing,
it is, and you need a copy of Walters book, a type study, and some reprints of
old catalogs to sort it all out.
The cutter has lots of life left and the
adjuster performs as it should. Note how good the cutter logo is. The paint on the plane is 90% or
better and original. There is no rust or pitting to speak of. The rear handle looks great but has been declared a recast by
some experts. The collector did not think so when he bought it, and
paid dearly for it.
Bailey
Tool Co. # 9 Defiance
Battle Axe Logo Compass Plane
Proper long cutter with Battle axe logo. Cap looks to have a repair
that is well done, and may be factory. Smiths books give a detailed
account of the relationship between Seldon and Leonard Bailey, and the
planes produced in Woonsocket RI during the period after Leonard had left
Stanley for a period.
Leonard
Bailey "Little Victor" # 51 1/2 Block Plane
Traces of original red paint. Nice overall
condition. No rust
or pitting on sole. Nice long cutter. This came from Tom Witte the
legendary Antique Tool Dealer from the Midwest back in 1988.
Leonard
Bailey "Little Victor" # 50 & 51 Block Planes
Three different variants on the theme. Each has a different blade lock type. On the left the cutter tightener is
a looped screw. I believe this is correct for early models. The
next one in the middle has a star wheel to tighten the cutter. On the
right same idea plus the adjustment can be locked with the brass knurled nut below the star.
E. C. Simmons Hardware Co. / Keen Kutter
Woodworking Planes
Simmons
Hardware / Keen Kutter K 5 C Corrugated Bottom (Stanley Bed Rock) Jack Plane Super
original condition. The Rosewood handle looks great. It has a proper low Rosewood front
knob. Long proper marked cutter. Top shelf condition for the collection, or
tuned and properly set up this plane will make for a great user.
Simmons Hardware did not make planes. They sold other makers planes branded with their
name. Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes under the Keen
Kutter name and over the years had several different tool makers like
Stanley, Ohio, and Sargent Tools make planes for them under contract.
At one point, after the turn of the century, Simmons Hardware contracted with Stanley to make their planes
based on Stanley's Bedrock plane design. These Stanley made planes were denoted
by Simmons as the K series. They came in sizes K2 thru K8.
These bedrock design planes have all the same features of early Stanley Bedrocks including the milled frog and external
frog adjuster. It really is a superior design. Very Nice!!
Keen
Kutter / Simmons Hardware K 5 1/2 C Corrugated Bottom Large Jack Plane (Bedrock 605 1/2
C) Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes
under the Keen Kutter name and over the years had several different tool
producers make planes for them. At one point they contracted with Stanley
to make their planes based on Stanley's Bedrock plane design. These Stanley made planes were denoted as the K series.
They came in sizes K2 thru K8. These bedrock like planes have all the same features of
early Stanley Bedrocks including the milled frog and external frog adjuster. It really is a
superior design, then and now.
This example is in good condition. The rear handle is Rosewood and
it has a proper low front knob. It has been lightly cleaned. Tuned and set up properly this will make for a
great user at a fraction of the cost of an early Stanley 605 1/2 or some new remake
offered today. Very Nice!!
Woodworking Planes & Tools by Sargent Tool Co.
Including Marshall Wells / Zenith
Sargent # 37 Skew Rabbet Plane in Box Fine condition. Very nice early
and hardest to find size of this unusual Sargent plane. It is a
near exact copy of the Stanley 39 series of skew rabbet planes. Sargent numbered
their version a bit different. All sizes started with a 3, and the
second number indicated the 1/8, hence a # 37 is 7/8" wide. The box
has some minor damage. The plane looks to have been used once put back
in the box and forgotten for close to 80 - 100 years.
Fulton
/ Sargent
1080 Combination Plane Sargent made
this for Sears who at the time was offering a line of woodworking planes
under the name of Fulton. I believe this was before they introduced
the Craftsman line of tools. Great condition. Plane looks to have seen little to no use.
Light rust on some of the cutters. A nice example
overall.
Sargent
1080 Combination Plane Great condition
in original pasteboard box. Original instructions. Plane looks to have seen little to no use.
Light rust that will clean on the cutters. A nice example.
Sargent
& Co. 1894 Catalog Good overall condition
on the interior. Some damage to the outer binding hinge (taped).
Super illustrations. Sargent's main focus at this point was Hardware
including door knobs, locks and associated hardware, more than tools and
planes. There are plenty of them as well as a full line of other
tools and general line of household goods from the era. Well over 1000
pages. While the cover says 1894 there are added inserts and updates
including a "new" price list for pics and hoes dated 1899. A wealth of
information and history.
Misc. Woodworking Planes & Tools by
Lesser Known Makers
Shapleigh Hardware Co. Diamond Edge / DE-7 22" Jointer
Plane This 22" jointer plane is
marked DE-7 on the bed and has a properly marked long cutter. The hard
rubber handle is also marked with the name and other info. 80% or
better of the original japanning. No structural issues. A good user. Nice!!
Shapleigh
Diamond Edge 05C Jack Plane The
name and patent date info is cast into the body. It has a nice carved
handle. The cutter is marked and OK. This design planes was
originally known as the Buckeye and hailed from Ohio. The second run
were contracted for by Norvell Shapleigh Hardware.
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