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Wellsworth: Unus. Small Size Comp. Scale Rule

An UNUSUAL SMALL SIZE COMPARATIVE SCALE RULE by Wellsworth. This French made rule is graduated with booth Metric and "Lignes" scales on one side and inches on the reverse. It has a single beveled edge and it is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Bruce Van Hart, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Length = 6.25 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Assorted Makers: Lot Of Three Early Speed Indicators

A LOT OF THREE EARLY SPEED INDICATORS. including patented types by the Tabor Manufacturing Company and a Woodman's Patent type. Also included is a brass body indicator by the Braunsdorf Mueller Company of Elizabeth, New Jersey. All are in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of the late Richard C. "Rick" Floyd, Newport, Maine Length = 4.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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Lee Valley Tools, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Two Miniature Woodworking Tools

TWO "VERITAS" BRAND MINIATURE WOODWORKING TOOLS, both by Lee Valley Tools, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A miniature router plane and a miniature spokeshave, both in new condition in their original boxes, are included in this pairing. Length = 4.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Stanley Rule & Level, No. 60: Concave/Convex Spoke Shave

A CONCAVE AND CONCAVE CUT DOUBLE IRON SPOKE SHAVE, No. 60, by STANLEY. This shave is fitted with flat and concave cutters measuring 1 1/2" in width. It is in brand new, unused condition. The cutting irons are marked with the "Sweetheart" trademark introduced in the 1920's on this pristine shave. Length = 11.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Heller Brothers Company, Newark, New Jersey: Two Unused "Masterwrench" Wrenches

TWO UNUSED SELF-ADJUSTING "MASTERWRENCH" WRENCHES, BOTH by the Heller Brothers Company, Newark, New Jersey. Examples in 6" and 8 lengths, both in new condition in their original boxes, are included in this pairing. Length = 10.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Greenlee Tool Company, Rockford, Illinois: Extra Clean 2" Socke In-Cannell Gouge

An EXTRA CLEAN 2" SOCKET IN-CANNELL GOUGE by the Greenlee Tool Company, Rockford, Illinois. This gouge retains its original turned beech handle and it is in unused, original condition. Length = 14.25 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Unmarked: Early Cast Brass Puppy

An EARLY CAST BRASS "PUPPY" PAPERWEIGHT. This ca. 1920's solid casting is not marked in any way. It is nicely done and in excellent condition. Length = 2.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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Lufin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan: "Finger" Lumber Gauge

A "FINGER" TYPE LUMBER THICKNESS GAUGE by the Lufkin Rule Company, Saginaw, Michigan. This brass body rule retains fully 99% of its original nickel plating and it is in top collector quality condition. Length = 3.13 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Unmarked: Early Cast Bronze Chinese Incense Burn

An EARLY CAST BRONZE CHINESE INCENSE BURNER. This household accessory is cast with the image of a stork and Chinese symbols. It is in top condition and it has a most appealing dark patina of age. Length = 3.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Stanley Tools: Two Stanley Commem. Tape Measures

TWO STANLEY COMMEMORATIVE TAPE MEASURES, both by Stanley Tools. A 175th Anniversary tape marked with the "Sweetheart" trademark and a U.S. Centennial 1776-1976 tape that has a key ring attachement, both in new condition in their original boxes, are included. Length = 4.75 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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George W. Mcgill, New York, New York: Mcgill's Patent Paper Punch

An example of MCGILL'S PATENT PAPER PUNCH as patented by George W. Mcgill of New York City on May 26, 1874. This late 19th Century office item, which has a tapered, pointed pin below the rounded push button on top, is in nearly new condition. It is clearly marked with the date of the McGill Patent. Length = 3.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $35.00 - $75.00. (FINE)

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U.S. Patent No.: 151236

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Taylor & Drury, Cleveland, Ohio: Pair Of Brass & Iron Dividers

A PAIR OF BRASS AND IRON DIVIDERS by Taylor & Drury, Cleveland, Ohio. We previously sold a pair of trammel points marked with the name of this company, who are documented as having produced machinist's tools in Cleveland, Ohio, ca. 1890. Length = 8.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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Frank W. Whitcher Company, Boston, Massachusetts: Early Patent Rule

An EARLY PATENT RULE SHOE MEASURE CALIPER RULE by the Frank W. Whitcher Company, Boston, Massachusetts. This well made and well preserved rule is marked with the date of the April 13, 1880 Whitcher Patent as well as the maker name. Length = 17.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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U.S. Patent No.: 226429

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Unmarked: Early Hand Forged Bench Hold Down

An EARLY HAND FORGED BENCH HOLD DOWN. This woodworking essential has a 1" diameter shaft. It has some spalling on the top from frequent use, but it remains in excellent working order and could be put directly to use. Length = 11.75 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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Unmarked: Shapely Turned Brass Plumb Bob

A SHAPELY TURNED BRASS PLUMB BOB. This bob has been mounted on a brass arm in a display globe having a rosewood base. From the Collection of the late Maj. Gen. W. Douglas "Doug" Boyce, U.S.A.F., Ret., Dover, Delaware. Length = 7.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Assorted Makers: Three Early Patent Auger Bits

THREE EARLY PATENT EXPANSION AUGER BITS. Examples of the Asa Weeks patent of May 2, 1854; the June 1, 1869 U.S. Patent of Henry Lewis; and a Wm. Clark expansion bit, patented on May 11, 1858, all clearly marked with their patent information, are included in this grouping of early bits. Length = 7.75 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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L. & I.J. White, Buffalo, New York: Extra Clean 3/4" Cra Crank Neck Chisel

An EXTRA CLEAN 3/4" WIDTH CRANK CRANK NECK CHISEL by L. & I.J. White, Buffalo, New York. This chisel retains its original turned cherry handle and it is in excellent working condition. Length = 14.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $40.00 - $80.00. (GOOD+)

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Assorted Makers: Three Extra Clean "Torpedo" Levels

THREE EXTRA CLEAN "TORPEDO" LEVELS, all by British makers. Mahogany levels by Rabone-Chesterman and John Rabone & Sons and an Edward Preston example in rosewood, all in top collector quality condition, are included in this grouping. From the Collection of the late Richard P. "Rich" Krzal, East Thetford, Vermont, a.k.a. "onthelevelman". Length = 11.75 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Assorted Makers: Collectible Items Opportunity Lot

A COLLECTIBLE ITEMS OPPORTUNITY LOT. A group of brass breast pins in the form of bats, a ceramic hen and nest, a mechanical snail, a carved wooden Indian, a Batman fork & spoon set, three "Hopalong Casady" spoons, a pocket level, a ceramic dog and a pack of "The Babe" collector cards are included in this grouping. Length = 6.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Stanley Rule & Level, No. 220: Adjustable Block Plane

An ADJUSTABLE BLOCK PLANE, No. 220, by STANLEY. This plane retains its original rosewood knob and it is in top condition in its original pasteboard box. Length = 7.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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