B62-647. SMOOTHING PLANE Meriden Malleable Iron Co. Based on Solon Rust's 1882 patent which is stamped on the wide brass adjustment knob characteristic of these uncommon planes. 8" sole with non-adjustable throat, 1-3/4" original marked cutter, four patent dates on lever cap. Rosewood tote and knob are fine, metal very good noting a hole in the sole where the end of the rod holding the tote can be seen. See PTAMPIA I, page 197 for the history. From the collection of Cliff Sapienza. Fine 200-400