Unusually Small Badger Plane by VARVILL *SOLD*
Code: 2338b
An unusually small wooden badger plane by VARVILL of York - circa 1829 - 1840
Clear embossed mark 'VARVILL & SON YORK' to the toe.
Also stamped 'Z' on the top of the stock behind the bed, believed to be the mark of the plane maker/hand.
As with all badger rebate planes the blade iron, cap iron and wedge are skewed on this example. An unusual addition being that the top of the handle is also skewed - please see close-up image
Fitted with a 2 inch MOULSON BROTHERS blade iron, narrow for a badger plane.
The cap iron is marked 'VARVILL SHEAR STEEL'.
Previous owner's stamps 'RD.DORRICUTT' and 'T.DAVIS'.
141/2 inches overall length.
A little beauty.