Lot No: 13 in our September 2021 auction is an exquisite 3” Miniature brass dovetailed smoothing plane stamped Norris of London with rosewood infill. At just 3” long and in its own custom-made mahogany box, this is a delightful little plane that has been masterfully crafted. It came from a retired carpenter who said it was something he and a friend … [Read more...] about Exquisite Vintage 3” Miniature Brass Dovetailed Smoothing Plane Stamped Norris of London
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Lovely Antique Pair of High-Quality Antique 4 ½” ‘Lady’s Legs’ Brass Divider
Lot No: 12 in our September 2021 auction is a lovely antique pair of high-quality antique 4 ½” ‘lady’s legs’ brass divider in good used condition. This is nicely engraved with a script text with the name ‘W. Eaves’. Estimate £50-80 Note: This is just a preview article of one of the items from our September Auction 2021. … [Read more...] about Lovely Antique Pair of High-Quality Antique 4 ½” ‘Lady’s Legs’ Brass Divider
Rare Antique Beechwood & Brass Coachmaker’s Plough Plane
Lot No: 11 in our September 2021 auction is a rare antique beechwood and brass coachmaker’s plough plane typically unmarked by the maker in good used condition. The iron is right for this plane and the brass guide moves freely and sets properly with the screws. This is certainly a rare plane which is a rare survivor and probably dates to around … [Read more...] about Rare Antique Beechwood & Brass Coachmaker’s Plough Plane
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