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Airtight Casemaking Planes by MOSELEY

Airtight Casemaking Planes by MOSELEY

A wonderful group of 9 airtight casemaking moulding planes by MOSELEY of London, part of a private MOSELEY collection.The gentleman’s ‘curio cabinet’ ...

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NORRIS A27 Bullnose Plane

NORRIS A27 Bullnose Plane

A fine example of the NORRIS A27 bullnose plane from a private collection.This gunmetal model was a cut above other bullnose planes with its adjusting...

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Rare Brass Framed Hand Drill

Rare Brass Framed Hand Drill

A wonderful quality brass framed hand drill with ebony handles.This recent find, although unnamed, is of exceptional quality and the first we have see...

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Rare Moseley Matchstick Plane

Rare Moseley Matchstick Plane

A very rare matchstick plane by John Moseley of London.This beechwood example has a recessed steel sole with an integral adjustable blade at the rear....

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English Mitre Planes

English Mitre Planes

A group of four English dovetailed mitre planes, from a private collection.Compared to wooden planes, metal planes were rare right up until the mid 19...

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Architectural Moulding Planes by Gleave

Architectural Moulding Planes by Gleave

A wonderful set of 39 moulding planes by Joseph Gleave & Son of Manchester. Gleave began making planes in 1832 and continued up until 1926 by whic...

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Woodcarving – Royal Coat of Arms

Woodcarving – Royal Coat of Arms

This wonderful carving of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s coat of arms is by a very talented member of our local woodcarving group.24 inches by 18...

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STANLEY No 1 Plane

STANLEY No 1 Plane

A very nice example of the STANLEY No 1 plane, the smallest of the Stanley bench planes and much sought after.Introduced in 1869 and available through...

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Very Rare SPIERS Plane

Very Rare SPIERS Plane

A dovetailed steel badger plane by Stewart Spiers of Ayr – rare just doesn’t cover it!Stewart Spiers was born in 1820 and began his working life as a ...

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Rare OWEN Moulding Plane

Rare OWEN Moulding Plane

An 18th century moulding plane by Owen, or is that Orven?Despite the ongoing efforts of a number of highly capable interested parties, little is known...

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