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Nashua Spring International Catalogue Antique Tool Auction
Radisson Hotel of Nashua
11 Tara Boulevard Nashua NH
Auction Start Time: May 8, 2021, 9:31AM
11 Tara Boulevard Nashua NH
Auction Start Time: May 8, 2021, 9:31AM
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An OPEN THROAT ROUTER PLANE, No. 71, by STANLEY. This very little used router plane is complete with all three original cutting irons and all original parts in its original pasteboard box. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $225.00 | ||
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A PRECISION SURVEYOR'S TRANSIT by William Young & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This instrument is in excellent condition in its original fitted mahogany case. It has a 5" compass needle and and 11 1/2" telescope. It is marked with Serial No. 5563 and the date of the August 17, 1875 U.S. Patent under which this instrument was produced. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A CAST IRON LOW ANGLE JACK PLANE, No. LN-62, by Thomas Lie-Nielsen. This nearly exact copy of Stanley's No. 62 plane is in essentially unused condition in its original box. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $195.50 | ||
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An unusual DOUBLE HANDLE BARK REMOVING TOOL having a handle to apply pressure and a curved scribe on the lead end for marking trees. This is the first of this pattern that we have seen. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $85.00 | ||
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An example of BODMER'S PATENT SPECIAL SPECIAL DADO plane, No. 239, by STANLEY, patented March 15, 1915. This rare "Type 1" version was never equipped with an adjustable fence, as were later models. Fuly 90% of the original black japan finish remains on this clean and well preserved example. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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TWO CLEAN AND USABLE DOWEL CUTTING IRONS, both by STANLEY. Examples of the 3/8" and 1/4" sizes. both, in clean, sound and ready to use condition, are included. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A FULLY BRASS FACED SPIRIT LEVEL having a decorative top plate. The top of the level has a decorative applied brass plate adjacent to the level vial on this most unusually configured level. The level vial is dry, but the level is othewise in superb condition. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A LATER "BEDROCK" JACK PLANE, No. 605 by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with Stanley's ca. 1920's "Sweetheart" trademark on this clean and well preserved example. Fully 90% of the original black japan finish remains on this plane, which has the distinctive orange paint on the side of the frog used by Stanley for a brief period in the late 1920's. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN FORE PLANE, No. 6, by STANLEY. Fully 95% of the orignial black japan finish remains on this "Type 15" version. It is absent any chips, cracks or other apologies and it is in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $130.00 | ||
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A RARE SILCOCK PATENT FILLETSTER PLANE by Silcock & Company, Birmingham, England. This extremely rare plane was produced in accordance with a British Patent issued on July 3, 1844. It retains its original oval brass plaque on the side and is in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late William S. "Bill" Brooks, Pepper Pike, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A DOVETAIL TONGUE AND GROOVE PLANE, No. 444, by STANLEY. This example is complete with both original spur blocks, a full set of four original cutting irons, all original parts in its original pasteboard box, which retains its full, orignal paper label. The U.S. Patent for this complex plane was issued on June 28, 1910 to prolific Stanley inventor Christian Bodmer. It is in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $800.00 - $1600.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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The ORIGINAL WAGON BUILDER'S LEDGER maintained by Joel and Samuel Davis of the Davis Family, Brookhaven, Suffolk County Long Island, New York between the years 1800 and 1833. This well preserved ledger, which is legibly written in brown ink, measures 14" tall by 9" wide. It is bound in parchment and it is in excellent condition, noting that some of the first pages are loose, but intact. All manner of work provided are included including carpentry and many farm accounts. Joel Davis, born in 1776, began the book when he was aged 22. The book includes a listing of New York Bank Accounts, compiled in the 1790's that likely antedated the use of this book by Joel Davis. All manner of local names are listed including William Hutchins, Daniel Bogart, Henry Titus, John Roe, Titus Conklin and many, many more. There are several pages devoted to penmanship practice and interesting entries throughout. An interesting snapshot of life in rural Long Island, New York in the first quarter of the Nineteenth Century. From the Collection of Dave Englund, Seattle, Washington. | |
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Estimate: $750.00 - $1500.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN HIGH PITCH SMOOTHING PLANE by J. Buck, 56 Holborn Viaduct, London, England. This solid boxwood smoothing plane of diminutive form has a most appealing light golden patina of age and use. From the Collection of the late William S. "Bill" Brooks, Pepper Pike, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A SOLID BOXWOOD WOODEN JOINTER PLANE by G. Berry, Old Street, London, England. This most unusual boxwood bench plane is in top collector quality condition. It is marked only with the imprint of the original owner, one "F. Mylrea". From the Collection of the late William S. "Bill" Brooks, Pepper Pike, Ohio. Frederick Mylrea, age 19, living in the home of his father, Edward Mylrea, in Islington, London, England, was listed as a "carpenter" in the All England Census for 1881. Edward Mylrea was also a carpenter. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EIGHTEENTH CENTURY DUTCH PLOW PLANE bearing the imprint by "BVB" and carved on the top with the date "1794". This plane has hand forged "ram's horn" nuts to secure the arms in place. It is in excellent condition, noting that the boxwood wedge is a later replacement. | |
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Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A TRIPLE VIAL SPIRIT LEVEL, No. BL-9 (J), by the Bridge City Tool Company, Portland, Oregon. This contemporary collectible has level and plumb vials as well as a plumb vial set at a 45 degree angle. It is in new condition in its original box | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A "JUNIOR JACK" PLANE, No. 5 1/4, by STANLEY. This "Type 13" version is in essentially unused condition. Fully 98% of the original black japan finish remains. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN 1/4" DOWEL MACHINE CUTTER HEAD by STANLEY. This very little used cutter is in essentially unused condition in its original pasteboard box. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A classic TWO-FOOT, FOUR FOLD FOLDING RULE of IVORY and German silve. This unbound "architect's" fule has dual inside bevels for use with architectural drawings. It is in top collector quality condition, but it is not marked with a maker name. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN MACHINIST'S TOOL CHEST by H. Gerstner & Sons, Dayton, Ohio. This leather covered oak body chest is in essentially unused condition. A great place to store a collection of small tools. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An early "TYPE 2" JOINTER PLANE, No. 7, by STANLEY. This plane has the distintive solid cast cap iron and solid brass depth of cut frog adjusting screw that are the characteristics of these early planes. The cutting iron is marked with the "Patented Apl. 19, 92" trademark cutting iron. There are some age checks in the handle, but the plane is otherwise in excellent condition. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A SHOWY BRASS BODY MITRE PLANE having a scollwork wedge fashioned from boxwood and a carved boxwood. The iron sole is dovetailed to the brass body on this exceptionally well preserved early plane. It retains its full, original "snecked" cutting iron, which is not marked with a maker name. | |
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Estimate: $600.00 - $1200.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A showy SKEW BLADE LOW ANGLE MITRE PLANE. This artfully crafted plane has a brass cap and wedge nearly identical to the Holly's Patent block plane made by Silsby, Race & Holly of Seneca Falls, New York. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A LOT OF THREE EARLY TYPE BRACES including one having an ornate spring lock chuck by German makers' Hilger & Son, a four pole "cagehead" brace and a Spofford Patent chuck type having a rosewood handle. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A rare UNFINISHED IVORY TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE by Rabone Chesterman, Birmingham, England. This rule, which was rescued from the Rabone Chesterman factory, is in brand new, unused condition. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A CAST IRON JOINTER GAUGE, No. 386, by STANLEY. This nearly perfectly preserved example retains some 95% of its original nickel plating. This tool was the invention A.F. Schade, the brother of Stanley inventor Edmund Schade. The U.S. Patent was issued on April 1, 1913. This example is in top condition and could be put directly to use. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EARLY "BEDROCK" FORE PLANE, No. 606 C, by STANLEY. This plane, which is marked on the cutting iron with the ca. 1910 Stanley Rule & Level Company "banner" trademark is in excellent collector quality condition. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains. | |
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Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A SHOWY BRASS BODY MITRE PLANE. The iron body is dovetailed to the sole on this extra clean early plane, which has an iron bridge decorated with the classic "cupid's bow" bridge. It retains its original rosewood wedge and infill and it is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late William S. "Bill" Brooks, Pepper Pike, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $750.00 - $1500.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A TWO-FOOT, FOUR-FOLD FOLDING RULE, No. 89, by STANLEY. This rare double arch joint rule of IVORY and German silver is in excellent condition. The ivory has aged to a uniform medium yellow color and the embellishments and graduations are dark and extra clear. A rare Stanley rule in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00 Current High Bid: $201.25 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN HEAVY JACK PLANE, No. 5 1/2, by STANLEY. This "Type 15" version dates from the early 1930s. It is in top condition, retaining fully 95% of its original black japan finish and it is in ready to use condition. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $165.00 | ||
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A LATER "BEDROCK" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 603, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with Stanleys ca. 1912 "Type 11" trademark on this extra clean plane. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An example of "THE BOSS" CAST IRON BORING MACHINE by the Hardware Specialty Manufacturing Company, Anderson, Indiana. This example is complete with a 2 1/4" size auger bit. It is in excellent working condition. | |
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Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A STEPPED SET OF THREE BENCH LEVELS, all No. 34, by STANLEY. Examples in 6", 8" and 10" lenghts, all reaining 95% or more of their original nickel plating, are included. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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THREE EXTRA CLEAN WASHER CUTTERS including manufactured types by Goodell-Pratt and P.S. Lowentraut and an early double cutting iron type "bypass" type that is not marked with a maker name. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A lot of THREE EARLY BRASS PLUMB BOBS including millwright, conical and turnip forms. All are in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late Gary Trinkle, Florence, Kentucky. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An UNUSUAL BRASS "OUTRIGGER" TYPE HAT MAKER'S PLANE marked with the imprint of by William Sanderson, Stockport, England. This fenced compass rabbet has a boxwood handle and wedge and a most appealing patina of age and use. William Sanderson, then age 44, was listed in the All England Census for 1881 as a "Hatter's Tool Manufacturer" living in Stockport, England. A great special purpose plane in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late William S. "Bill" Brooks, Pepper Pike, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A SPECTACULAR DOVETAILED BRASS MITRE PLANE having an ebony wedge and carved ebony "bun". This dovetailed sole plane, which retains its original "snecked" cutting iron, is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late William S. "Bill" Brooks, Pepper Pike, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $600.00 - $1200.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A "GAGE" JOINTER PLANE, No. G 7, by STANLEY. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this example of the February 17, 1920 U.S. Patent of Edmund A. Schade, which extended the Gage Patents to cast iron body planes. It is complete, undamaged, and in top collector quality condition. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A clean and ready to use 3 1/2" width CARPENTERS SLICK by the New Haven Edge Tool Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This oversize precision woodworking tool retains its original turned handle and it is in excellent collector quality condition, clearly marked with the maker imprint. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A CABINET MAKER'S SCRAPER PLANE, No. 85, by Stanley. This very well preserved example of Stanley's rare pivoting handle scraper plane retains 95% or more of its original black japan finish and has nicely grained Brazilian rosewood handles. An exceptionally well preserved example of a rare special purpose Stanley plane. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A ROSEWOOD HANDLE SCRAPER PLANE, No. 112, by STANLEY. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this plane, which has a proper size and thickness cutting iron that is not marked with the Stanley name. | |
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Estimate: $120.00 - $240.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A most interesting and unusual EARLY PATENT JOINTER PLANE as patented by George Buckel of Detroit, Michigan on August 25, 1868. According to the U.S. Patent specifications, this plane was intended to have an adjustable throat released by the brass fitting on the top of the plane, but it has been modified in some way to make the throat fixed in place. The only example of this rare patented plane of which we are aware. Rare. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An UNFRAMED PILKINGTON PATTERN BRACE by C. & T. Pilkington, Sheffield, England. This brace has a turned ebony head and a lever lock chuck which is missing the lever to release the spring. The face of the brace has thick, applied brass plates on this most unusual early English brace, which seems to have been directed toward the American market. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A PHILLIPS PATENT PLOW PLANE by Babson & Reppellier, Boston, Massachusetts. This example of the August 30, 1870 U.S. Patent of Russell Phillips of Boston, Massachusetts retains some of its original decorative striping, but the rosewood handle is a nicely crafted later replacement. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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TWO ORIGINAL BOX WOODWORKING PLANES, both by STANLEY. A later type No. 5 1/4 "Jr. Jack" plane and a No. H104 "Handyman" smoothing plane, both in top condition in their original boxes, are included in this grouping. | |
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Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN "JR. JACK" PLANE, No. 5 1/4, by STANLEY. This "Type 19" example retains its originali rosewood handles and fully 98% of the original black japan finish remains. The cutting iron is marked with Stanley's "Notched Rectangle" trademark on this clean and ready to use plane. | |
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Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EXTRA CLEAN 5/16" DOWEL MACHINE CUTTER HEAD by STANLEY. Fully 95% of the original black japan finish remains on this extra clean example. The original box is present but well used. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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An EARLY CARVED WOODEN ROUTER PLANE made from Birch. The initials "H S" and the date date "1782" are carved in raised lettering on this artfully made and exceptionally well preserved router. | |
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Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A rare LUMBER MEASURE WALKING STICK. The shaft of this is imprinted with board measure tables on this extra clean and well preserved cane. | |
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Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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A CLASSIC SCOTTISH PATTERN EBONY AND BRASS SPIRIT LEVEL. This extra clean level has a sliding vial cover. It looks to have been very little used. From the Collection of the late William S. "Bill" Brooks, Pepper Pike, Ohio. | |
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Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00 Current High Bid: $0.00 | ||
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