Add To Your WishlistNo 53 Adjustable Spokeshave by JOHN SHAW & SONS

Add To Your WishlistNo 53 Adjustable Spokeshave by JOHN SHAW & SONS



An interesting No.53 adjustable mouth spokeshave.

Almost identical to the STANLEY 53 spokeshave but believed to be by John SHAW & SONS of Wolverhampton.

John SHAW & SONS were both factors and producers of their own wares, importing and exporting goods to various countries including Canada, India, South Africa and South America.

Fitted with a good length 2 inch steel cutter marked with the JS & S Governor trade mark of John SHAW & SONS.  Also marked 'FOREIGN', a few surface pitting and staining spots, please see images.

The profile of the adjustable section differs to the STANLEY in that it has a pitched top profile (above the adjusting screw) rather than the curved shape found on the STANLEY versions.

'53' is cast into the back of the left handle.

Retains plenty of the original black finish.

All parts move freely and tighten securely.

101/8 inches overall length.