B58-709 CORRUGATED BENCH PLANE. Chaplin's Improved No. 1205. Manufactured by Iver Johnson and based on Chaplin's 1888 cutter adjustment patent. Johnson added the patented textured rubber tote that was also used for his pistol grips. This 9" smoother has "Chaplin's Improved" cast around knob, No. 1205 cast in front of throat, corrugated top and bottom of bed, and patent dates marked on the cheek. Japanning and nickel plating both completely intact, original marked cutter. The nicest example we've ever seen. Fine 150-250