B66-545 STANLEY MODEL SHOP PROTOTYPE. No. 145 Combination Plane. This prototype differs from the standard No. 45 in that it incorporates the auxiliary stock patented by Eppie McColluch in 1893, which was adjustable both vertically and laterally, allowing the plane to be used with an irregularly shaped cutter. The plane has "No. 145" cast into the body, and was undoubtedly intended to be released as an improvement on the No. 45, plans that were probably derailed by the depression caused by the Panic of 1893. The McColluch auxiliary stock later surfaced as part of the No. 55, and the No. 145 went into the limbo of unproduced Stanley designs. The plane is in near mint condition, with some rough casting as was typical of prototypes and a small chip on the tote. The "526" model shop number is in both black paint on the toe and white paint on the tote. A unique piece of Stanley history. From the collection of Paul van Pernis. Fine 10000-20000