B59-341
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B59-341 BENCH PLANE. Henry Price Patent. The innovation of this plane, patented by Henry Price of New York, NY, in 1879, was a stepped frog base that allowed the blade to be set at different angles. It isn't listed in PTAMPIA I or II and was unknown until one turned up about 10 years ago and was pictured in Roger Smith's 2010 calendar. This example has a laminated front bun as shown in the patent, rather than a knob. 10" sole, the frog and lever cap otherwise resemble the Bailey design, with a Stanley cutter with the J mark. The tote has been skillfully reglued, and the only flaw is a chip from the rear cheek. A very rare piece of planemaking history. Good 2000-4000
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