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From a private collection, a group of 4 brass violin or luthier planes marked W E Hill & Sons.Very much in the same style as those much sought after examples by Norris and Preston.W E Hill & Sons were renowned makers of violins and other string instruments with a reputation…

A recent addition to a private collection is this early 18th century English moulding plane with wonderful features.With flat, very wide chamfers, fantastic shoulder detail and gouge cut finishes at the toe and heel.  The plane bears no obvious maker's mark but this is not unusual for planes of this…

A rare pair of registered design mortice gauges from a private collection, one by Fenton & Marsden, the other by Marples.The Fenton & Marsden gauge is made up of a brass stem with a brass plated ebony head stock.  The Marples gauge has a brass frame with boxwood infill and…

A recent find, a handled beechwood plough plane by Moseley of London.  We, and others, have never seen a handled plough by this maker.Marked 'MOSELEY & SON KING ST & BEDFORD ST COVT GARDEN LONDON' dating this plane to between 1862 - 1872.The handle fits into a dovetailed slot at…

We will have our usual stand at the forthcoming David Stanley International Auction.Viewing is from noon til 7 pm on Friday 23rd and from 7 am til noon on Saturday 24th with the auction commencing at 9 am.With a selection of stock from the website as well as some of…

A lovely boxwood and brass rope gauge by John Rabone & Sons of Birmingham.This example appears to be unused and retains the vast majority of its original finish to the boxwood and brass.  The No.1206 gauge is the smaller 4 inch version, Rabone also produced a 6 inch No.1207.These gauges…

A wonderful group of three boxwood thumb planes with scratch carved illustrations.A recent find in a Patternmaker's tool chest, the group consists of two hollow and one fluting plane.  Obviously craftsman made and also possibly only part of an original and much larger group.Each of the planes has scratch carved…

A very scarce dovetailed gunmetal shoulder plane by Spiers.This lovely example is in original condition with a little surface rust showing on the steel sole but also retains the majority of its original factory lacquer finish.  All parts are stamped 4 indicating that this plane is as close to original…

An unusual example of the Record 311 3 in 1 plane.The 311 planes were part of the Edward Preston plane line and continued by Record once they acquired the Preston plane business in the 1930s.  The 311 name reflects that this model was actaully three planes in one and could…

A wonderful 18th century brass back saw by Barber & Genn of Sheffield.As any saw historian or collector will tell you, few 18th century saws survive today and those that do come to light are usually in a poor state.Not this one.The beechwood handle is the best I have seen…