Lot No: 29 in our September 2021 auction is a near mint vintage Record Calvert Stevens CS88 smoothing plane in presentation box and lightly used condition. These are a heavier construction with upgraded parts which was the primary reason for the premium plane market. With a Norris style adjuster renowned for its adjustment accuracy. Est: … [Read more...] about Near Mint Vintage Record Calvert Stevens CS88 Smoothing Plane
If Carlsberg was an Antique Tool!
This is old News and relates to the first stage of development, we have upgraded and added a new improved bidding system and some old content will have less relevance. Well, I've been sitting here all day working on this website and thought it was time to do something else when I had a call from a customer who reminded me why this was worth all … [Read more...] about If Carlsberg was an Antique Tool!
Antique 20 ½” Norris No: A1 Infill Jointer Plane
Lot No: 10 in our September 2021 auction is an antique Pre-War 20 ½” Norris No: A1 Infill jointer plane with a good length original iron and rosewood infill, in good used condition. This plane has been cared for and hasn’t seen a hard life and retains some of its original lacquer to the infill. All parts work properly and we have checked the … [Read more...] about Antique 20 ½” Norris No: A1 Infill Jointer Plane
Antique S.SKILLEN 18th Century Complex Beechwood Moulding Plane
Lot No: 9 in our September 2021 auction is an antique S. SKILLEN 18th century complex beechwood moulding plane measuring 9’ 3/8” long in good used condition. Minor odd random old worm holes, nothing serious but want to be clear that it does have them as its hard to see. Estimate £30+ Well given, this is certainly 18th century and such a good … [Read more...] about Antique S.SKILLEN 18th Century Complex Beechwood Moulding Plane
Antique Stewart Spiers Plane-O-Ayr Cast Steel Smoothing Plane
Lot No: 8 in our September 2021 auction is an antique Stewart Spiers plane-o- Ayr cast steel smoothing plane with original 2” iron and beechwood infill and handle, in good used condition. It’s nice to find one of these with all their original parts as so many have had such hard lives. This one though is all original and has the No: 168 stamped on … [Read more...] about Antique Stewart Spiers Plane-O-Ayr Cast Steel Smoothing Plane
Antique Scottish Pattern Cast Steel Parallel Sided Smoothing Plane
Lot No: 7 in our September 2021 auction is a rather nice antique 7 ¾” x 2 ½” Scottish pattern cast steel parallel sided smoothing plane with Robert Sorby parallel iron and mahogany infill, in good used condition. This is a very nice little plane that seems to be put together with some degree of attention to detail, this includes the inclusion of … [Read more...] about Antique Scottish Pattern Cast Steel Parallel Sided Smoothing Plane
Unusual Antique Skew Ironed & Rosewood Rabbet Plane
Lot No: 6 in our September 2021 auction is an antique 9” x 1 ³⁄₁₆” skew ironed gunmetal and rosewood rabbet plane in good used condition. The Gunmetal body has some staining from what looks to be French polish, but it’s a well-made plane that cuts close to the front of the throat so was made with some knowledge of how they work. No makers mark … [Read more...] about Unusual Antique Skew Ironed & Rosewood Rabbet Plane
Vintage Post-War Norris No: A5 Smoothing Plane
Lot No: 5 in our September 2021 auction is a vintage Post-War Norris No: A5 smoothing plane with its original Norris iron also stamped Sorby and lacquered beechwood infill which is still mostly intact. Some discolouration to the sole and light pitting to the sides but nothing serious. The Adjuster has been checked and this works as it … [Read more...] about Vintage Post-War Norris No: A5 Smoothing Plane
Antique Pre-War Norris A3 smoothing plane
Lot No: 4 in our September 2021 Auction is this good example of a Pre-War Norris A3 smoothing plane with a good length Marples & Sons parallel iron. The plane is in good condition and the adjuster has been tested to ensure it works properly. This looks to have been a well loved user plane that has been looked after but as you can appreciate … [Read more...] about Antique Pre-War Norris A3 smoothing plane
Antique Buck by Norris 8″ Rosewood infill Mitre Plane
Lot No: 3 of our September 2021 Auction is this superb fresh to the market Buck 245 Tottenham Court Rd made By Norris plane with a good length Ward and Payne snecked iron in crisp condition. The edges of the plane sole and the tight throat have that little used feel to them and all three parts are stamped No: 1 which was a known attribute of Norris … [Read more...] about Antique Buck by Norris 8″ Rosewood infill Mitre Plane