York2023-14 BLOCK PLANE. Meriden Malleable Iron Co. Uncommon type based on Solon Rust's 5/16/1882 patent. The plane shown in PTAMPIA I, figure 252, but with a rosewood instead of brass knob (cracked), and a larger cast iron adjusting screw that isn't stamped with the patent date. 7" sole with non-adjustable throat, proper marked cutter, japanning 75%. From the collection of Cliff Sapienza. Fine 100-200