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Stanley Rule & Level, No. 5 1/4: "Junior Jack" Plane

A "JUNIOR JACK" PLANE, No. 5 1/4, by STANLEY. The cutting iron is marked with the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark on this "Type 13" version. It is cast with a single U.S. patent date in the bed behind the frog. It retains fully 95% of the original black japan finish and it is in top collector quality condition. Length = 11.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut, No. 79: Cast Iron Rabbet Metallic Plane

A CAST IRON RABBET PLANE, No. 79, by Sargent & Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This 1 1/2" cutter width plane is in brand new, unused condition in its original pastgeboard box, which has collapsed. Length = 8.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Hugo Tollner, Brooklyn, New York: Patent Combination Book Carrier & Box

A most interesting and unusual PATENT COMBINATION BOOK CARRIER, RULE AND PENCIL BOX as patented and produced by Hugo Tollner of Brooklyn, New York in accordance with the specifications of the Tollner Patent of November 28, 1899. A rare early patented combination device in top collector quality condition. It is clearly marked with the maker information and patent date on the inside of the hinged top. Length = 12.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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U.S. Patent No.: 509631

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Union Tool Company, Orange, Massachusetts: Patent Quick Adjust Caliper

A PATENTED QUICK ADJUST CALIPER by the Union Tool Company, Orange, Massachusetts, patented June 30, 1914 by Emory E. Ellis, assignor to the Union Tool Company. Uncommon among calipers this design is promised to make the use of the caliper on an irregular surfaced object much easier. Length = 5.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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U.S. Patent No.: 1102146

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Stanley Rule & Level, No. 80 M: Malleable Iron Scraper

A MALLEABLE IRON SCRAPER, No. 80 M, by STANLEY. This craper, which has the later type blue japan finish is in brand new, unused condition, and could be put directly to use. Length = 10.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Assorted Makers: Lot Of Original Tool Catalogues

A LOT OF ORIGINAL TOOL CATALOGUES. Included in this grouping are a Stanley No. 34 catalogue published May, 1930; Stanley No. 35 and 53 catalogues; and other Stanley pamphlets. Also included is Snap-on tools Ccatalogue letter "L" and a copy of the Lufkin publication, "The Story of Measurement", published in 1957. Length = 10.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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Buffum Tool Company, Louisiana, Missouri: Early Cast Iron Glue Pot

An EARLY CAST IRON GLUE POT by the Buffum Tool Company, Louisiana, Missouri. The top of the glue pot is cast with the designation "The Home" and the base is cast with the "swastika" symbol that was the unfortunate trademark adopted by the Buffum Tool Company of Louisiana, Missouri shortly before the Nazis came to power in Germany, who brought this workshop and household accessory to market. Ein gusseiserner leimtopf mit einem Symbol des Dritten Reiches. Length = 2.25 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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Simpson Machine Tool Company, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, No. SMTC 1: "Odd Jobs" Combination Tool

An "ODD JOBS" COMBINATION TOOL, No. SMTC 1, by the Simpson Machine Tool Company, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This modern reproduction of the Stanley classic is in brand new, unused condition. Length = 6.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Assorted Makers: Five Extra Clean Woodworking Tools

FIVE EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING TOOLS, all by STANLEY. Included in this grouping are a Stanley No. 39 1/2 level, "Type 1"; a No. 38 oil burner level that retains all of its original nickel and orange japan finishes; a No. 34 machinist's "Eclipse" level in the 8" size; a No. 75 bullnose plane; and a No. 65 boxwood marking gauge. All are in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late Maj. Gen. W. Douglas "Doug" Boyce, U.S.A.F., Ret., Dover, Delaware. Length = 8.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Unmarked: Unused Walnut Handle Race Knife

An UNUSED WALNUT HANDLE RACE KNIFE having an octagonal walnut handle and in unused, original condition. This tool is identical to those produced by the Bemis & Call Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, but it is not marked in any way. Length = 7.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Orrin B. Read, Troy, New York: Read's Patent Rein Supporter's

A PAIR OF READ'S PATENT REIN SUPPORTER'S as patented and produced by Orin B. Read of Troy, New York. These horse driving accessories, which are designed to be secured to the harness, were patented by Read on October 24, 1905. An original advertising flyer trumpeting the merits of the Read Patent is included with these items. Length = 2.13 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan, No. 781 EM: Rare Metric/English Folding Rule

A RARE METRIC AND ENGLISH FOLDING RULE, No. 781 EM, by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. The outside of the rule is marked in inches and also marked "London". Centimeters are marked on the inside of the rule, apparently with the French market in mind. This example show very little use and it is in top collector quality condition. Length = 24.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Stanley Rule & Level, No. 36: Six-Inch/Two-Fold Folding Rule

A SIX-INCH, TWO-FOLD FOLDING RULE of boxwood and brass, No. 36, by STANLEY. This square joint, unbound caliper rule is marked with the product number and the ca. 1920's era "Sweetheart" trademark. It is in brand new, unused condition. Length = 6.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Unmarked: Early 20th C. Cast Iron Santa Claus

An EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY CAST IRON SANTA CLAUS FIGURINE. Much of the original paint remains on this home decoration item, which is cast on the base with the year it was produced, "1925". Length = 4.75 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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Enderes Company, Albert Lea, Minnesota, No. 10: Orig. General Line Tool Catalogue

An ORIGINAL GENERAL LINE TOOL CATALOGUE, No. 10, by the Enderes Company, Albert Lea, Minnesota. This catalogue of "High Grade Edge Tools and Cutlery", shows the full line of tools produced by this company, including specialize chisels and punches, woodworking tools and the full line of folding pocket knives offered by this prominent maker. Length = 11.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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Stanley Tools, Sheffield, England, No. 4: Extra Clean 9" Smoothing Plane

An EXTRA CLEAN 9" SMOOTHING PLANE, No. 4, by Stanley Tools, Sheffield, England. This later type plane has hard plastic handles. It is in brand new, unused original condition and could be put directly to use. Length = 9.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Assorted Makers: Two Unused Modern Set Of Toy Soldiers

TWO UNUSED MODERN SETS OF TOY SOLDIERS. Included in this pairing are a set of "Imperial Collectors Figures", Set No. 63, made in New Zealand. This set of "Black Watch" figurines commemorates the Zulu War of 1879. Also included is a set from the Gift Shop at Colonial Williamsburg is a set of "Colonial America's Fife & Drum Corps". Also included is a group of "Almiral Perou" Medieval Knights cast from lead. Length = 13.25 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri: Early Set Of Knives And Forks

An EARLY SET OF KNIVES AND FORKS by the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri. The utensils have fancy rosewood handles inlaid with pewter and are housed in their original Christmas presentataion box. Just the thing for the antique tool collector's dining table. Length = 10.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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Assorted Makers: Two Clean & Usable Panel Saws

TWO CLEAN AND USABLE PANEL SAWS. Included in this pair ing are a Wheeler, Madden & Clemson eight-point 20" length crosscut panel saw and an eleven-point 18" panel saw by the Lakeside Tool Company of Chicago, Illinois. Both are in excellent condition and could be put directly to use. Length = 24.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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Union Manufacturing Company, New Britain, Connecticut, No. 9 1/2: Extra Clean 6" Block Plane

An EXTRA CLEAN SIX-INCH LENGTH BLOCK PLANE, No. 9 1/2, by the Union Manufacturing Company, New Britain, Connecticut. This 1 5/8" cutter width plane is in top collector quality condition, retaining fully 95% of its original black japan finish. An uncommonly well preserved uncommon block plane. Length = 6.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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