Brown AuctionsHere comes my RSS infohttps://www.finetoolj.com/2020-11-28T05:26:31+01:00FeedCreator 1.7.3B57-7002020-10-05T10:08:00+01:002020-10-05T10:08:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6415/b57-700B57-700 MARKING WHEEL. Brass head with numerals 1 through 13, pushbutton locking mechanism. There are also two side pieces with thumbscrews. 9-1/2" long with turned handle. Unsigned, probably for leatherworking. Good+ 80-150 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6992020-10-05T10:09:00+01:002020-10-05T10:09:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6414/b57-699B57-699 LOT OF TWO PATENTED HAMMERS. Cheney. Benson's patented combination adze hammer and Taylor's nail holding hammer with the ball bearings. Both have some surface rust and wear but solid with original handles. Good 60-120 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6982020-10-05T10:10:00+01:002020-10-05T10:10:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6413/b57-698B57-698 DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER. Voight Patent. Marked with George Voight's 1902 patent (very faint but readable), head has surface rust but undamaged, handle looks like an old replacement but solid. Good+ 100-180 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6972020-10-05T10:11:00+01:002020-10-05T10:11:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6412/b57-697B57-697 RAILROAD MAUL. W.M. Coombe. That's a guess. It has a heavy 7" head with a ball peen and a hexagonal face, 20" original handle, with "W.M. Coombe" and "Solid Cast Steel" cast into the head. There's some chips on the head, but handle is fully intact. Good 50-100 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6962020-10-05T10:12:00+01:002020-10-05T10:12:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6411/b57-696B57-696 HAMMER. Belknap Blue Grass. 22 ounce framing hammer, dead mint with original decals and handle. Doesn't look like it ever touched a nail. Fine 60-120 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6952020-10-05T10:13:00+01:002020-10-05T10:13:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6410/b57-695B57-695 LATHING HATCHET. C. Hammond. 2" blade with very clear "C. Hammond Phila" mark, 10" original handle. Like new. Fine 60-120 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6942020-10-05T10:14:00+01:002020-10-05T10:14:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6409/b57-694B57-694 BILL POSTER HAMMER. Robertson Patent. Patented in 1902 by Arthur Robertson of Somerville, MA, and described simply as a magnetic tack hammer, these were marketed as being particularly well suited for posting handbills in hard to reach locations. Sold in multiple parts that could be screwed together, this is an example of the two-part version in nice clean condition, has both of its original marked clips, almost rust free. Fine 80-150 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6932020-10-05T10:15:00+01:002020-10-05T10:15:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6408/b57-693B57-693 BROOM MAKER'S HAMMER. C.D. Dickinson & Sons. Cast steel, no rust or pitting, good beech handle, 8" long. Dickinson made broommaker's tools in North Hadley, MA, from the 1830s into the early twentieth century. Fine 60-120 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6922020-10-05T10:16:00+01:002020-10-05T10:16:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6407/b57-692B57-692 HAMMER. Mitteldorfer Straus Patent Goat Head. Larger version of the brass figural hammer, original handle with red paint worn, face has some dings. Good+ 100-180 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B57-6912020-10-05T10:17:00+01:002020-10-05T10:17:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/6406/b57-691B57-691 HAMMER. Solomon Anderson Patent. Clean and complete example of Anderson's 1845 patent with the loop around the handle. The earliest patented hammer. Unmarked as all are, 13" handle looks original. Fine 400-800 **All bids must be placed by end of day Friday, October 30, 2020. Auction takes place live-in-person at the Wyndham Garden, York, PA, at 9:00am, Saturday, October 31. Successfully placed bids will be found under My Bids. Current high bids may be obtained by emailing finetoolj@gmail.com or calling (800) 248-8114**B56-6552020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5596/b56-655B56-655. DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER. Voight Patent. Marked with George Voight's 1902 patent (faint but readable) and Double Claw Hammer Co., head used but undamaged, handle looks original with a chip from the eye. Bottom claw a little loose. Good 80 - 150 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6542020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5595/b56-654B56-654. COAL AXE. Large square headed mallet used in coal mines to pulverize a given quantity of coal in order to check its density. 6" x 8" slightly convex head, marked "50 lbs.", 24" original handle. Good+ 50 - 100 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6532020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5594/b56-653B56-653. HAMMER. Henry Howes. Fancy ball peen hammer with nickel plated head and 13-1/2" original laminated rosewood handle with dramatic sapwood. Has "Henry Howes 1887"stamped in head. There was a London jeweler by this name, and this has the look of a presentation piece rather than a working hammer. Fine 80 - 140 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6522020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5593/b56-652B56-652. LOT OF TWO HAMMERS. Both unsigned. Dog's-head pattern saw doctor's hammer, 7" octagonal head, 10" original handle, tightened with some nails but still a little loose. And a tack hammer with a "perfect" type handle, 6" head, 10" handle. From the collection of Bud Steere. Good 100 - 200 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6512020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5592/b56-651B56-651. MARKING HAMMER. Head has "Hardisty" cast into it in a curve for marking, old 10" handle. Good+ 60 - 120 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6502020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5591/b56-650B56-650. LOT OF THREE SNOW KNOCKERS. All smith made with hardwood handles, largest has 6" head and 9" original handle (a little loose). From the collection of Bud Steere. Good 50 - 100 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6492020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5590/b56-649B56-649. PATENTED BUNG EXTRACTING HAMMER. These things show up occasionally and are marked simply "Pat'd"; Baird Comerford identifies it as a bung-extracting hammer (page 37) but doesn't identify the patent. The spike is driven into the bung, and the wing-nut then forces it out. In good working condition with 8" handle, original or old replacement. From the collection of Bud Steere. Good+ 80 - 150 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6482020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5589/b56-648B56-648. HITCHING POST HAMMER. Stewart Patent. Patented in 1889 by Reverdy Stewart as a combination tool. The patent describes either a hammer, wrench or hatchet, in each case with a threaded spike that can be turned into a post to use to hitch a horse. Very clean, marked with patent information, and with original handle with 50% paper label. From the collection of Bud Steere. Good+ 200 - 400 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6472020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5588/b56-647B56-647. LOT OF FOUR SNOW KNOCKERS. All smith made with cast iron handles, two have loops (one with old rope handle), one has unusual leaf spring handle to hang on sleigh harness. From the collection of Bud Steere. Good better 60 - 100 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**B56-6462020-03-04T00:00:00+01:002020-03-04T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/5587/b56-646B56-646. PATENTED HAMMER. Solomon Anderson. Complete example of Anderson's 1845 patent with the loop around the handle. The earliest patented hammer. Unmarked, surface rust and pitting. 11" handle that may be an old replacement, whittled to a point. From the collection of Bud Steere. Good 200 - 300 **ALL ABSENTEE BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY END OF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2020. CURRENT ABSENTEE HIGH BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (800) 248-8114 UNTIL 5:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020. AUCTION TAKES PLACE LIVE AT THE CAMP HILL, PA, RADISSON INN AT 9:00AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2020. SEE AUCTION RULES OR CURRENT AUCTION DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION**Y-3032020-01-03T00:00:00+01:002020-01-03T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/4808/y-303Y-303. LOT OF FOUR METALWORKER HAMMERS. All unsigned, largest has 3-1/4" head and 9" handle, all have good solid handles that look original. Good & better 100-180 **All absentee bids must be placed by end of day, Friday, January 24, 2020. Current high bids can be obtained by calling our office at (800) 248-8114. See Auction Rules page for more information**Y-3022020-01-03T00:00:00+01:002020-01-03T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/4807/y-302Y-302. LOT OF TWO CLAW HAMMERS. One with square poll and ?H.A. Fish" mark in the outline of a fish, very clear, not listed in the EAIA directory, the other unmarked with an octagonal poll. Both clean with old handles, firmly attached. From the Bud Steere collection. Good+ 60-120 **All absentee bids must be placed by end of day, Friday, January 24, 2020. Current high bids can be obtained by calling our office at (800) 248-8114. See Auction Rules page for more information**Y-3012020-01-03T00:00:00+01:002020-01-03T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/4806/y-301Y-301. LOT OF TWO CLAW HAMMERS. Both unsigned and appear smith made, one has an unusual long cone-shaped poll and short curved claws, the other has a square poll and ripping claws. Both with good solid old handles. From the Bud Steere collection. Good+ 60-120 **All absentee bids must be placed by end of day, Friday, January 24, 2020. Current high bids can be obtained by calling our office at (800) 248-8114. See Auction Rules page for more information**Y-3002020-01-03T00:00:00+01:002020-01-03T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/4805/y-300Y-300. LOT OF TWO MARKING HAMMERS. One has 10 numerals and a ?V" mounted around the head, very clean steel head and shaft, turned handle with a couple of splits, unmarked. The other has 10 numerals plus separate ?1" and ?1/2" that can be attached to any of the other 10 numerals, undersigned is marked ?Sole Marker No. 1" with an illegible name, original wooden handle. Good & better 150-250 **All absentee bids must be placed by end of day, Friday, January 24, 2020. Current high bids can be obtained by calling our office at (800) 248-8114. See Auction Rules page for more information**Y-2992020-01-03T00:00:00+01:002020-01-03T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/4804/y-299Y-299. COMBINATION PLANE AND HAMMER. Claw hammer with plane cutter mounted in a square hole in the head. Possibly based on Loeschner & Lesar's 1907 patent although not marked, good condition with solid original handle. Good+ 100-200 **All absentee bids must be placed by end of day, Friday, January 24, 2020. Current high bids can be obtained by calling our office at (800) 248-8114. See Auction Rules page for more information**