TC26-349 BENCH PLANE. Simons Patent. James Simons' 1868 patent was for a cobbler's shave, and that's where it's usually found. However, there are at least a handful of examples of it being adapted to a bench plane. See PTAMPIA II, Figure 275. The lever cap has "JYS" and the patent date cast into it. 9-1/2" sole, 1-3/4" cutter is marked "JY Simons," extra wide throat. Beech tote and knob. Metal has wear and surface oxidation but no serious damage. Wood has overall wear with small chip from tote and split in knob. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good 150-300