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Iron Age Cast Iron Square Nut Wagon & Carriage Box Wrench
Tool Type: Square Box wrench
Brand: Iron age
Materials: cast iron
Marks: IRON AGE
Condition: old dark patina
Measurements: 6 1/4" long, 3/4" open, 9/16" closed
Sargent & Co. Forged Farrier's End Cutter Nipper Nail Puller Tool
Tool Type: End cut nipper with nail puller and screwdriver handles
Brand: Sargent
Materials: forged steel
Marks: SARGENT & CO WARANTE'D
Condition: tarnish and signs of use and age
Measurements: 8" long
Set of 2 Antique Joseph Bushell Bridge Beading / Moulding Wooden Planes
Tool Type: Beading moulding planes
Brand: Joseph Bushell Bridge (worked from 1839 to 1851)
Materials: Beech wood, steel, boxwood
Marks: J.B. Bridge Liverpool; J GREEN
Condition: Dark old patina, some signs of use, boxwood splines are intact
Measurements: Both are 9 1/2" long x 3 1/2" tall, one has a 3/8" bead, the other has a 1/2" bead
Antique James Clark of Liverpool Wooden Moving Filletster Plane
Tool Type: Moving filletster plane
Brand: James Clark
Materials: Wood (beech, boxwood), brass
Marks: Js CLARK LIVERPOOL
Condition: Dark old patina, some dings and wear on one side, the moving fence is broken
Measurements: 9 1/2" long, 2" wide not counting depth stop, 3 5/8" tall not counting peg and cutter
Antique German Drop Forged Steel Nickel Plated Lineman's Pliers
Tool Type: Lineman's wire pliers
Brand: unknown
Materials: drop forged steel, nickel plating
Marks: MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY; DROP FORGED STEEL
Condition: A little wear on the nickel finish but it's generally in incredible shape, some wear on the wire cutting edge
Measurements: 7 1/4" long
Antique William A. Clark Broiled Beef-steak Kitchen Chopper Knife Tool
Tool Type: Meat chopper
Brand: William A. Clark of Woodbridge, Connecticut
Materials: Steel, wood (rosewood)
Marks: WM A. CLARK PAT'D APR'L 4, 1871 (this is patent #113,260)
Condition: Looks like it's missing a spring, has some pitting and dings
Measurements: 8" long, 6 5/8" edge, 5 1/8" tall
Beautiful Set of 54 Antique c. 1908-1930 New York Lithograph Photo Postcards
This set of 54 postcards includes a variety of views of New York cities and landscapes. Most are lithographed hand-colored photographs. They measure 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". A variety of publishers. Cards in this set include: Public Square by Moonlight, Watertown, NY by William Jubb Co of Syracuse YMCA, Watertown, by Watertown News Co. 257 American Falls and Steel Arch Bridge from luna Island, Niagara Falls 243 Cave of the Winds and Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh by Phostint / Detroit Publishing Co. 303: The Great Gorge of the Niagara River, Niagara Falls Kitchen, Washington's headquarters, Newburgh by Davis Photo Service Inc The Niagara, Niagara Falls The Great Ravine, Saratoga Battlefield Schuylerville 264 Aero Cable, Niagara Falls 237 American Falls from Below 205 Saragota Battle Monument, Schuylerville by "Star Quality" C.W. Hughes & Co Inc, Mechanicsville Sunken Rock Light House, 1000 Islands by Hallam & Vesty, Alexandria Bay Sunset on the Black River, Watertown by Jubb Rainbow Falls, Wintertime, Watkins Glen by R.C. Pomeroy, Watkins Glen Alster Tower - Heart Island, 1000 Islands by Hallam & Vesty 335 Prospect Point, Niagara Falls 307 Brink of American Falls Hotel Woodruff Cavern Gorge, Watkins Glen Suspension bridge, Watkins Glen Watchless Scene, Watkins Glen New Bridge, Watertown Shadow Gorge, Watkins Glen Pine Camp, Great Bend, Between Watertown & Carthage by Jubb Artist's Dream, Watkins Glen by C.T. American Art Colored Cavern Tunnel, Watkins Glen Glen of the Pools, Watkins Glen Omega falls, watkins glen Up the Hudson from Bear Mountains by Phostint Anthony's Nose, Hudson River by phostint Brink of the HOrseshoe Falls from Terrapin Point Electric Line through the Great Gorge General View of Niagara Falls from Clifton Hotel General view of falls from Canadian side Whirlpool rapids an dgreat gorge route Bridge from Goat Isle to Mainland Giant rock and trolley line through gorge Whirlpool rapids Maid of the MIst landing and steel arch bridge The Great Gorge of Niagara River Looking south from Bear Mountain, Hudson River post office, kingston, NY by J. Ruben High school, kingston Storm King, Looking North, Hudson River Narrows of the Hudson Ausable River and the Notch between lake placid and Wilmington Scene near Margaretville, NY Washington's headquarters, Headquarters April 4, 1783 Scene near Margaretville 64 Wilmington High Falls, Ausable River near Lake Placid Upper cascade Lake and Cascate Mt. on highways between lake placid and keene Scen near Margaretvilleby Tichnor Quality Views
Antique Early Square Leg L.S. Starrett Fine Adjust Inside Calipers
Tool Type: Inside diameter measurement calipers
Brand: The L.S. Starrett Company
Materials: Steel
Marks: Patented June2,1886; L.S. Starrett Co. Athol, Mass. U.S.A. (early font)
Condition: dark old patina, still works just fine
Measurements: 7" long
Antique 1800's Saynor Cooker Ridal English Nail Trimmer Scissors
Tool Type: nail trimmer scissors
Brand: Saynor Cooker Ridal
Materials: Cast and hand finished steel
Marks: SAYNOR COOKER RIDAL
Condition: old dark patina, works fine
Measurements: 4" long
Tool Type: Number 31 Pattern Maker's Shrinkage Rule, 24 5/16" model
Brand: Stanley Rule & Level Company
Marks: "STANLEY RULE & LEVEL Co NEW BRITAIN CONN." and "No 31." Probably an early model as it doesn't specify the shrinkage.
Materials: Boxwood or satinwood, brass
Condition: does not quite fold closed flushly. Maker's marks quite clear, as is graduation. A few tiny spots of black paint or varnish on the niside of the boxwood and several dings and scratches, a few dings on the corners but the lacquer is generally intact and there isn't much fading on the wood.
Measurements: Unfolds to 24 1/4" long, 1 5/16" wide
Tool Type: Adjustable hand beader
Brand: Poole and Williams patent: http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=313617&id=12194
Materials: Rosewood, brass, steel
Marks: very faint label
Condition: adjustment mechanism is stuck, has a spot of wear on the wood
Measurements: 10 3/4" long, 2" tall
Antique c. 18th Century William Raymond Wooden Moulding Plane
Tool Type: Moulding plane
Brand: William Raymond (lived 1762 - 1836, worked out of Beverly, MA circa 1791 to 1820)
Materials: maple body, steel cutter
Marks: W. RAYMOND
Condition: Dark patina on the wood, some surface wear, discoloration, a small paint spot
Measurements: 9 1/2" long, 1 1/8" wide
Antique Stanley Bedrock / Bed Rock No. 605 Round-side Jack Plane
Tool Type: Jack plane
Brand: Stanley Rule & Level Company
Materials: cast iron, steel, rosewood handles
Marks: STANLEY R.&.l. CO. BED ROCK; No 605; PATD. APR.2.89.; STANLEY PAT APL. 19 92
Condition: Light pitting on the blade, screws are worn, dings and nicks in wood but no major cracks, stamped "DAMAGED" on one side of the body, japanning is mostly intact, sole has some pitting and nail scratches
Measurements: 13 1/2" long, 2 3/8" wide, 2" edge
Antique 1700's L x R Revolutionary Era Apple / Fruitwood 1 1/8" Round Plane
Tool Type: Round plane
Brand: L x R (looks like a revolutionary era mark, but the wood is in really good shape--maybe a Leon Robbins reproduction?)
Materials: Reforged steel file blade, body is some kind of fruitwood (looks like apple)
Marks: L x R
Condition: Some digs in the wood, surface tarnish on the blade. Has a nice, smooth patina and well aged wood, no rot.
Measurements: 9 1/2" long, 1 5/16" wide, 1 1/8" wide blade
Tool Type: Gage "self setting" jack plane
Brand: Stanley Rule & Level Company
Materials: cast iron, steel, rosewood handles, japanned finish
Marks: No. 5 PAT APL'D FOR (type 1 marking)
Condition: Wear on the japanning, dark tarnish/patina on the metal, surface wear and paint spots on the front handle. Some light pitting on sole.
Measurements: 14" long, 2 7/16" wide overall, 2" edge
Tool Type: Bench plane / Jack plane
Brand: Union
Materials: cast iron, steel, rosewood handles, japanned finish, brass knobs
Marks: UNION PAT 12.8.03; X No. 5; has a Stanley Sweetheart blade
Condition: Nail digs in the sole, top of the rear handle is worn, surface wear and dings on the rosewood knob, tarnish on the metal. Japanning is a little worn around the edges.
Measurements: 2" edge, 2 1/2" wide overall, 9 1/2" long
Stanley No. 13 1/2 Carpenter's Folding Caliper Rule
Tool Type: Folding Caliper Rule
Brand: Stanley Rule & Level Company
Materials: Boxwood, brass
Marks: No 13 1/2; STANLEY
Condition: Lots of dings and scratches, wear on the patina. Locking pin is present.
Measurements: Unfolds to 6" not counting the caliper, legs are 3/4" wide
Antique Stanley Defiance No. 1951 Hard Fibre Board Beveling Plane
Tool Type: Fiber board beveller plane
Brand: Stanley Rule & Level Company
Materials: cast iron, steel, wood handles
Marks: STANLEY MADE IN U.S.A.
Condition: Edge of handle has some chips, some light japanning wear, back handle is slightly loose
Measurements: 10 1/2" long
Antique 1849-1873 Boxwood Job & George Henry Walker Ship Builder's Bevel Rule
Tool Type: Shipbuilder's bevel
Brand: Stanley Rule & Level Company
Materials: boxwood, brass
Marks: J. & G.H. WALKER MAKERS, NEW YORK (mark belongs to Job & George Henry Walker, worked circa 1849-1873)
Condition: Old patina, tarnish, scratches, signs of aging and wear
Measurements: 12" long, blades are 7" and 3" long
Antique Union No. 8 Metal 24", 2 5/8" edge Metallic Jointer Plane
Tool Type: Jointer plane
Brand: Union
Materials: Malleable cast iron, steel, wood (mahogany?)
Marks: UNION No. 8; UNION MFG. CO. NEW BRITAIN, CT U.S.A.
Condition: chip in the corner of the lever cap, some tarnish, old aged patina, handles have some dings in them but no serious cracks, still have their original glossiness, japanning is almost all intact.
Measurements: 24" long, 2 5/8" edge, 3 1/8" wide
Antique P. Lowentraut Patent Carriage Wrench / Bit Brace
Tool Type: Carriage wrench / bit brace
Brand: Peter Lowentraut
Materials: cast iron, steel, rosewood handles
Marks: P. LOWENTRAUT MANUF'R NEWARK, N.J. (worked circa 1869-1894)
Condition: handles are in good shape with no cracks, most of the original finish is present, jaws adjust fine, some dings on the wingnut. In much better shape than these tools are typically found.
Measurements: 11" long, 8" sweep
Tool Type: Saw set
Brand: unknown
Materials: Malleable cast iron
Marks: none
Condition: Old dark patina, a few scratches, everything threads and screws right
Measurements: 7" x 3 1/4"
EARLY L.S. Starrett No. 227 Standard Wire & Screw gauge
Tool Type: Standard new and old wire & screw gauge
Brand: The L.S. Starrett Company
Materials: Tempered tool steel
Marks: THE L.S. STARRETT CO., ATHOL, MASS. U.S.A.; NEW STANDARD WIRE GAUGE; OLD STANDARD WIRE GAUGE; STANDARD SCREW GAUGE; PARTS OF AN INCH
Condition: Old dark patina on it
Measurements: 4 1/2" long, 1 7/16" wide
Antique Big Little Book Comic Book: Bringing Up Father by George McManus
This antique comic and story book is "Bringing Up Father," the big little book from the famous comic strip. This is the 1936 version. Pretty worn, but all the pages are there, untorn but foxed. Binding is a little loose. Measures 4 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2".
Tool Type: Razor Edge Spoke shave
Brand: Stanley Rule & Level Company
Materials: Boxwood, steel
Marks: No 85
Condition: Has some paint spots, wear on the wood, scratches and tarnish on the metal
Measurements: 10 1/4" long, 2 1/2" edge
