Lot No: 26 in our September 2021 auction is an antique 'The Norfolk' vintage smoothing plane very primitive, basic and rare. I removed the screw from the handle to check whether it was supposed to be the same as the one in the tote, but it’s right as it should be and how it was made. Estimate: £100-200 Being from Norfolk you would expect we … [Read more...] about Rare Antique ‘The Norfolk’ Vintage Smoothing Plane
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Rare Antique John Thropp Plumb St. Sheffield Duplex Block Plane Patent No: 7855
Lot No: 25 in our September 2021 auction is a rare vintage John Thropp, Plumb St. Sheffield (1845-1921) duplex block plane Patent No: 7855 in good used condition. Note: Looks to have had a replacement screw. Estimate £40-60 Note: This is just a preview article of one of the items from our September Auction 2021. … [Read more...] about Rare Antique John Thropp Plumb St. Sheffield Duplex Block Plane Patent No: 7855
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