Brown AuctionsHere comes my RSS infohttps://www.finetoolj.com/1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00FeedCreator 1.7.3B67-2431970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15827/b67-243B67-243 FLOOR SCRAPER. Taylor Patent. Hardwood floor scraper patented in 1903 by Oliver Taylor of Muskegon, MI, and sold by Cobbs and Mitchell of Cadillac, it features a heavy duty metal head to give it more heft, on a 33" turned wooden handle (missing in this example) and with two auxiliary handles that can be rotated to different positions and used to shove it into corners and along walls. Cast iron nickel plated head head with patent information cast into it, nickel worn but in good overall condition. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good 75-150B67-2421970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15826/b67-242B67-242 SPOKESHAVE. Conover "Champion." Invented by George Conover of Cleveland and manufactured by the Lockwood-Taylor Hardware Co. with a unique reversible cutter and adjustment mechanism. See Lamond, pp. 199-200. Lamond refers to this as the "nonpatented" type which differs from Conover's 1892 patent and is unmarked. Identical to the models pictured except that the locking nuts are wingnuts. 11" wide, traces of red japanning in throat, otherwise clean. A rare shave. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good+ 100-200B67-2411970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15825/b67-241B67-241 SPOKESHAVE. E. Preston & Sons No. 1377. 7" nickel plated shave, nickel worn, proper marked cutter, patent registration number cast into frame. Good 60-120B67-2401970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15824/b67-240B67-240 CABINET SCRAPER. Ellis Patent. Very rare example of the all-metal scraper patented 1/3/05 by James Ellis of Cleveland. The cutter is clamped between the two halves of the solid metal body for greater stability, and a separate screw can be used to put a bow into the cutter. Rosewood handles are threaded onto a rod for easy removal and storage. Has "Ellis" and "303" into the body. Nickel plating worn but no peeling, wood good. Not listed in PTAMPIA and rated R1 (fewer than five examples) in Blanchard and Larson. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good+ 300-600B67-2391970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15823/b67-239B67-239 SCRAPER. W.A. Peck No. 1. Cast iron jaws that use a thumbscrew to clamp onto the scraper blade, with "W.A. Peck No. 1" cast into the jaws. This could be William A. Peck, a prolific inventor with at least nine patents to his name, but we couldn't find any reference to this one. 1-1/2" unmarked cutter, 10" wooden handle with some wear but no damage. Metal is oxidized but undamaged. Only one we've ever seen. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good 100-200B67-2381970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15822/b67-238B67-238 BOX SCRAPER. Bailey Tool Co. Defiance. Short version of the patented box scraper manufactured by Selden Bailey, based on Joseph Bailey's 1870 patent for the cam-action locking mechanism, shown in Figure 64a of PTAMPIA I. 6-1/2" handle not marked with the patent date. Japanning about 50%, unmarked cutter clean and sharp. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good 100-200B67-2371970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15821/b67-237B67-237 LOT OF THREE BRASS SCRAPERS. Three heavy duty scrapers made of cast brass, all clearly based on the same design but with three different makers One has "Yankee Machine, Lawrence, Mass" cast into the head, a second is marked "Leader" and "Rugaard Mfg., Co., Lawrence, Mass," and the third is marked "Holt Mfg. Co. Newark NJ." There are slight differences between them but clearly represent the evolution of the same design. Red japanning around the makers' names and on the handles. The first one is missing its cutter. From the collection of Steve Dice. Good & better 200-400B67-2361970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15820/b67-236B67-236 BOX SCRAPER. Bailey Tool Co. Defiance. Long version of the patented box scraper manufactured by Selden Bailey, based on Joseph Bailey's 1870 patent for the cam-action locking mechanism, shown in figure 64a of PTAMPIA I. 8" handle with the patent date stamped in the brass ferrule. Japanning about 50%, unmarked cutter clean and sharp. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good+ 100-200B67-2351970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15819/b67-235B67-235 SPOKESHAVE. Bailey Tool Co. No. 8. 10" wide, original cutter marked "BT Co." with battleaxe, traces of japanning. Good 50-100B67-2341970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15818/b67-234B67-234 RABBETING SHAVE. Tucholski & Koziczenski. Marked only "Pat. Apl'd For" but unquestionably the shave patented in 1911 by John Tucholski and Edmund Koziczenski of Racine, WI. See Lamond, Figure 13/11 (center). 11-1/2" wide with 2-1/2" cutter and two brass guide strips. Japanning 50%, otherwise clean. A very rare shave. From the collection of Harold Unruh. Good+ 100-200TC25-551970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15088/tc25-55TC25-55 SMALL SPOKESHAVE. Preston No. 1373. 6" long with original marked 1" cutter, patent number cast into front. Nickel plating 85%. Good+ 60-120TC25-541970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15087/tc25-54TC25-54 SPOKESHAVE. L. Bailey No. 9. Identical to spokeshave shown in Lamond, page 140. Proper marked cutter, "Bailey Boston" cast into lever cap, 10" long with 2-1/8" cutter. Traces of japanning. Good 60-120TC25-531970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15086/tc25-53TC25-53 LOT OF THREE SPOKESHAVES. L. Bailey. Two No. 10 double shaves, and one No. 5 convex sole shave. All have original marked cutters and traces of japanning. Some oxidation and a few light rust spots. Good 100-200TC25-521970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15085/tc25-52TC25-52 KEG SHAVE. L. Bailey. 18-1/2" long, 2-1/2" cutter is a Stanley with J mark. No japanning left, otherwise nice and clean. From the collection of Ray Schmidt. Good 50-100TC25-511970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15084/tc25-51TC25-51 CIRCULAR SHAVE. Millers Falls No. 1. Commonly known as the "cigar shave" based on its shape. Rosewood handles, 80% red japanning on throat, 10" long. Good+ 50-100TC25-501970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15083/tc25-50TC25-50 SPOKESHAVE. Seymour Smith No. 1. 9" long, 1-3/4" cutter, traces of japanning. From the collection of Ray Schmidt. Good 40-80TC25-491970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15082/tc25-49TC25-49 ADJUSTABLE SPOKESHAVE. Preston No. 1391. 9-1/2" long, japanning 70%, original 2" cutter. Good+ 60-120TC25-481970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15081/tc25-48TC25-48 HAND BEADER. Stanley No. 66. Nickel plating 98%, has both fences and complete set of cutters. From the collection of Ray Schmidt. Good+ 100-200TC25-471970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15080/tc25-47TC25-47 DOUBLE SPOKESHAVE. Stanley No. 62. Traut's patent with two cutters on each side of body, cutters unmarked with light pitting, japanning 30%. From the collection of Ray Schmidt. Good 40-80TC25-461970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/15079/tc25-46TC25-46 SPOKESHAVE. Stanley No. 75. Nickel plating 70%, cutter sharp. Good 50-100B66-4391970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14684/b66-439B66-439 COACHMAKER'S RABBETING SHAVE. Solid bronze, 15" gullwing shape, cuts 2" rabbet. Red paint on rear of the frog. From the collection of Steve Dice. Fine 100-200B66-4381970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14683/b66-438B66-438 COACHMAKER'S REEDING ROUTER. 13" across, red beech with cast iron sole and fence. The wedged cutter has eight reeding teeth. See Whelan, Figure 13:82. There are four holes on the top of the left handle that relate to the attachment of the fence on the underside. Has the name "Curtis Junr" stamped in two places. Wood has the patina of a well-used tool, but no damage. From the collection of Steve Dice. Good+ 150-250B66-4371970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14682/b66-437B66-437 COACHMAKER'S ROUTER. Solid brass, 12" long with loop handles. Unlike most, has only one cutter, secured by a unique and ingenious tilting arm that presses the cutter against a brass wedge. Well made and very unusual. From the collection of Steve Dice. Good+ 150-250B66-4361970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14681/b66-436B66-436 SET OF TWO COACHMAKER'S PLOWS OR JIGGERS. Right and left handed set, 8" s-shaped rosewood bodies with steel heads to hold long curved cutters designed to cut 1/4" grooves in curved surfaces to insert paneling or glazing. See Whelan, Figure 13:86. Both are signed "C. Forster", and they are also marked "D" and "G" for "droite" and "gauche", French for right and left. In absolutely immaculate condition. From the collection of Steve Dice. Fine 400-800B66-4351970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14680/b66-435B66-435 COACHMAKER'S DOUBLE HANDLED ROUTER. 16" across, dark stained wood with extensive brass trim including brass fences. Unsigned but clearly the work of a master craftsman. There's a crack running across one handle and halfway across the other, the handles are held together by brass strips that bridge the crack, but it looks like the brass was originally decorative rather than being a repair. From the collection of Steve Dice. Good+ 300-600