B63-490. MITRE CUTTER. Langdon Mitre Box "Star." Patented in 1902 by William Parsons as a "mitre machine" because it didn't include the traditional box and marketed by Langdon as the No. 40, emphasizing its lightness and portability. This is an early version without the model number and "Pat Appl'd For" cast into side. Japanning 80%, clean and functioning. Good+ 60-120