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
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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
Antique Patent Edward Preston 1399P Hand Router Plane
Lot No: 2 in our September 2021 Auction is this lovely Edward Preston Router with 2 cutters in very good original condition. The prices for these router planes have soared in recent years. These have detachable handles and can be used as an open and closed throat router along with being able to use them lengthwise for those tighter … [Read more...] about Antique Patent Edward Preston 1399P Hand Router Plane