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Smith Francis Tools, Birmingham, England: British Patent Adj. Bench Stop

A BRITISH PATENT ADJUSTABLE BENCH STOP as produced by Smith Francis Tools of Birmingham, England. The British Patent, No. 598219, was issued for this device on December 7, 1945. The device, which is designed to fit in a recess cut in the face of the bench, has a screw to regulate the height of the stop, which can be lowered to flush level when not in use. This example is in top collector quality condition and could be put directly to use. Length = 2.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $30.00 - $60.00. (FINE)

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Unmarked: Solid Cast Brass Perfiling Tool

A SOLID CAST BRASS PERFILING TOOL. This solid cast brass tool has an adjustable steel scribe and a rounded brass fence. It was used for cutting recesses for the inlay of decorative bands of veneer in musical instruments and other wooden objects. This example is comple and in excellent working order. Length = 5.25 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Whitcomb-Carter Company, Beverly, Massachusetts: "The Hardware Scrap Book"

A copy of "THE HARDWARE SCRAP BOOK" as compiled by the Whitcomb-Carter Company of Beverly, Massachusetts. The inder includes all manner of period advertising pamphlets secured to the individual pages of a wide range of products in its many pages. The front of the binder has the designation "Phone 882 or 883". An interesting bygone from the 1920's, or thereabout. Length = 12.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Gransfors Bruks, Gränsfors, Hälsingland, Sweden: Extra Clean Swedish Hatchet

An EXTRA CLEAN SWEDISH HATCHET by Gransfors Bruks, Gränsfors, Hälsingland, Sweden. This hatchet is clearly marked with the maker name and it is in essentially unused condition in its original leather sheath. Length = 13.75 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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C.S. Osborne & Company, Newark, New Jersey, No. 5: Rosewood Handle Hammer

A ROSEWOOD HANDLE SADDLER'S HAMMER, No. 5, by C.S. Osborne & Company, Newark, New Jersey. This pristine hammer has a rosewood handle and it is in nearly new condition. A great working tool in top collector quality condition. Length = 11.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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C. Hammond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, No. 3: Extra Clean 5" Broad Hatchet

An EXTRA CLEAN FIVE-INCH BLADE BROAD HATCHET, No. 3, by C. Hammond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This single bevel hewing hatchet retains its original handle and it is clearly marked with the imprint of Hammond, who produed hatchets, hammer and other tools of superb quality in Philadelphia from the 1860's into the first quarter of the Twentieth Century. Length = 17.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Ashley Iles, Sheffield, England: Extra Clean Lock Mortise Chisel

An EXTRA CLEAN LOCK MORTISE CHISEL by Ashley Iles, Sheffield, England. This 1/2" cutting width chisel retains its original factory label and it is in unused, original condition. Length = 15.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Unmarked: Early Cast Brass Rhino Head Coat Rack

An EARLY CAST BRASS RHINOCEROUS HEAD COAT RACK. This early household item has recessed holes for mounting the rack on the wall. It is decorated with floral accents in addition to the figural image of a member of the Family Rhinocerotidae. Length = 19.25 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00. (FINE)

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Henry G. Gomph & Company, Albany, New York: Clean & Usa Ble "Half Moon" Knife

A CLEAN & USABLE "HALF MOON" LEATHER WORKING KNIFE by Henry G. Gomph & Company, Albany, New York. This rosewood handle leather worker's tool is in superb condition and could be put directly to use. Length = 6.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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John Shertz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Early 6 1/2" Hewing Hatchet

An EARLY 6 1/2" BLADE HEWING HATCHET by John Shertz of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The head is marked with the imprint of Shertze, who used the old-style "I" for "J" as well as the "Lancaster" working location. Schertz is believed to have worked ca. 1857. Length = 16.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD+)

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Edward Preston & Sons, Birmingham, England: Extra Clean R'wood "Quixi" Torpedo Level

An EXTRA CLEAN ROSEWOOD "QUIXI" BRAND TORPEDO LEVEL as produced by Edward Preston & Sons of Birmingham, England. The full, original Preston decal remains on the side of this level, which has been tastefully imprinted with the name of the original owner, one "G. Cook". Length = 9.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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S. Tyzak & Son, Sheffield, England, No. 120: Brass Back 12" Blade Tenon Saw

A BRASS BACK 12" BLADE TENON SAW, No. 120, by S. Tyzak & Son, Sheffield, England. This saw, which is marked with Tyzak's distinctive "elephant trademark is straight, sharp and in ready to use condition. Nearly all of the original etching remains on the blade. Length = 17.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Stanley Tools, Sheffield, England, No. 80: Cast Iron Cabinet Scraper

A CAST IRON CABINET SCRAPER, No. 12-080, by Stanley Tools, Sheffield, England. The cutting iron is marked with the "Notched Rectangle" trademark on this example, whic is in brand new, unused original condition in its original later type Stanley box. The original Stanley label remain on the body of the tool. Length = 11.50 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (FINE)

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Stanley Rule & Level: Three Original Box Woodworking Tools

THREE ORIGINAL BOX WOODWORKING TOOLS, all by STANLEY. A No. 49 auger bit depth gauge; a No. 59 doweling jig, complet with all original parts and accessories; and a No. 41 push drill complete with a full set of bits. All are in top condition in their original yellow and green pasteboard boxes. Length = 10.25 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Unmarked: File Forged 7" Blade Draw Knife

A FILE FORGED 7" BLADE DRAW KNIFE. This well made and exceptionally well preserved draw knife retains its original oak handles with brass ferrules. It is in top condition and could be put directly to use. Length = 11.75 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Unmarked: Early Brass & Iron Drill Stand

An EARLY BRASS AND CAST IRON DRILL STAND for number drills. This stand is not marked with a maker name and it may have been produced by an early machinist for his own use. It has holders for a full set of number drills and it is in top condition. Length = 5.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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Assorted Makers: Miosc. Hand Tools Opportunity Lot

A MISCELLANEOUS HAND TOOLS OPPORTUNITY LOT. Two sliding "T" bevels; a Wm. Johnson spoke shave; a cast iron body spokeshave of unusual form; a Wm. Marples rosewood brass top bench level; a Wakefield bicycle wrench; a "12 in 1" tool; and a G. Barnsley 1/2" brass head leather worker's shave, all in excellent collector quality condition, are included in this grouping. Length = 11.25 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. ()

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Stanley Rule & Level: Jan. 1, 1883 Pocket Catalogue Of Tools

A January 1, 1883 POCKET CATALOGUE OF TOOLS by STANLEY. This early catalogue shows the wide range of planes and many other Stanley carpenter tools as they existed at the time of publication. The folder has a few folds and bends, but it is otherwise complete and in excellent condition. Length = 5.75 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (GOOD+)

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Assorted Makers: Three Interesting Small Rules

THREE INTERESTING SMALL RULES. An advertising knife from Charles First that has two blades and fold-out rules having both English and Metric graduations; an L.S. Starrett slide adjust three-inch caliper rule, No. 1025; and an A. W. Chesterton Company promotional wooden rule from Boston, Massachusetts, all in top condition, are included in this selection. Length = 6.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00. (FINE)

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P.M. PERINGTON, PORTLAND, MAINE: A Hamilton Company Mill Ledger

A MID-NINETEENTH CENTURY DAY BOOK as kept by Mr. Prescott M. Pirington, Portland Maine from October 12, 1851 to November 30, 1854. The binding on this book is somewhat worn and the bottom of a few pages are torn away on this peek into the forming of the A. Hamilton Company which this book calls a business to manufacture "sash blinds doors and planing lumber". On October 12, 1851, Mr. Perry begins "To day came from Bath to Portland and brought my machinery with me" and then on October 23 he "Commenced work with E. Elmer at the sash & blinds buildings". The details of his agreement with Asa Hamilton and Cyrus W. Strout are written in this book and dated July 26, 1852. Cyrus Strout was born around 1820 near Raymond, Maine. Prescott Pirington was the mayor of Calais Maine in 1877. Length = 8.00 Inches. Pre-Sale Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00. (GOOD)

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