Brown AuctionsHere comes my RSS infohttps://www.finetoolj.com/1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00FeedCreator 1.7.3B65-5771970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14018/b65-577B65-577 CAST IRON CARPENTER'S LEVEL. Davis Level & Tool No. 5. Shortest, 6" version of Davis's carpenter levels, Type 3 with turned finials on level vial tube and brass signature plate. Japanning complete, some light corrosion on plated parts, levels original and wet. From the collection of Pat Gefre. Fine 200-400B65-5761970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14017/b65-576B65-576 CAST IRON INCLINOMETER. L.L. Davis No. 4 IOB. 18" version of Davis's classic filigree design, with the heavier casting and goLd highlighting. The classic green box is ragged and missing both ends and the label is illegible, but the pasteboard has performed its function of keeping the level in near mint condition, japanning is complete and gold highlighting 99%, center dial is fine with original vial and pointer. Fine 500-1000B65-5751970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14016/b65-575B65-575 ENGRAVED WOODEN LEVEL. Stanley No. 04. The level itself is nothing special, a 24" No. 04 with decent wood and original vials. What makes it special is that an unknown craftsman has elaborately engraved a floral pattern on the vial surround, both plumb caps, and both end caps, turning a common level into a piece of folk art. Good+ 150-300B65-5741970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14015/b65-574B65-574 BRASSBOUND LEVEL. Stratton Bros. No. 11. Stratton's No. 11 line of mahogany levels is less common than the rosewood No. 10s, but had the same brass binding. This one is 22", wood is immaculate, some corrosion to the brass. Fine 100-200B65-5731970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14014/b65-573B65-573 INCLINOMETER. Gibson Plumb & Level Mfg. Co. Uncommon inclinometer patented by William Gibson in 1907 and manufactured in LaHoma, OK. 24" stock, 1-3/4" thick which is typical. The ring holding the rear cover plate for the mechanism is missing and the glass cover is taped in place, but other than that it's in near mint condition. Turn that side to the wall and you've got what appears to be a mint condition Gibson at a bargain price. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good 60-120B65-5721970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14013/b65-572B65-572 GRAVITY INCLINOMETER. Deck Patent. The inclinometers patented by Thomas Deck of Toledo and manufactured by Deck's Gravity Level Co. have an unusually elaborate balancing mechanism to support the needle that tends to make it very sensitive but not very practical. This is the 30" version, cherry stock has some minor scratching, brass dial has some oxidation but no damage, needle moves smoothly. A very uncommon and collectible level. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 200-400B65-5711970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14012/b65-571B65-571 CAST IRON INCLINOMETER. Davis Level & Tool No. 2. The version produced by Davis L&T, with the more delicate filigree, locking screws through the top rail and no gold highlighting. 12". Japanning intact and never repainted, good brass dial with original vial and pointer, all corners unbroken. From the collection of David Jeffers. Fine 300-600B65-5701970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14011/b65-570B65-570 LEVEL. J.W. Andrews. Sometimes referred to as the "Hudson Valley" style; includes two side mounted vials, level and plumb, in heavy cast brass adjustable vial holders, one marked with an eagle, "J.W. Andrews Albany NY" and a user name, plus a level vial on top. 27" red mahogany stock that has been cleaned and polished (as has the brass), a few scratches and dings and slightly rounded corners. All vials original and wet. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 80-160B65-5691970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14010/b65-569B65-569 LEVEL. Peterson Patent. Very clean example of the uncommon level patented in 1891 by Charles Peterson of Marinette, WI. The upper part of the stock was designed to provide protection for the vial and to act as a handle. 30" long, oak with brass bottom plate and vial surround marked with patent information. One of the nicest examples we've seen. From the collection of David Jeffers. Fine 200-400B65-5681970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14009/b65-568B65-568 INCLINOMETER. Kern Patent. Patented in 1906 by Bernard Kern, Jr., of Toledo, but marked only with the patent year like all known examples. This is one of the most attractive and gizmoish of the patented inclinometers with its adjustable central vial assembly and 24" mantle clock stock. They used common softwood for the body, and many of them have significant wear, but this one has an attractive reddish finish and is one of the cleanest examples we've seen, noting a small hanghole at one end. From the collection of David Jeffers. Fine 400-800B65-5671970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14008/b65-567B65-567 SIGHTING LEVEL. Lockwood Patent. These sighting levels, with a diagonal mirror so the user can sight through the top rail, show up often enough to be classified as uncommon rather than rare, and for a long time their maker was a mystery, as they invariably have a paper label that is either completely illegible or marked simply "Patent Applied For." Finally an advertising flyer turned up revealing that they were patented by one Charles Lockwood in 1892 and marketed as the "Straight Line" level by Lockwood Brothers of Rochester. They came in various lengths, this one is 12", the wood is clean, the label is, as always, illegible, and the optics are good. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 100-200B65-5661970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14007/b65-566B65-566 INCLINOMETER. Deck Patent. The inclinometers patented by Thomas Deck of Toledo and manufactured by Deck's Gravity Level Co. have an unusually elaborate balancing mechanism to support the needle that tends to make it very sensitive but not very practical. Most examples are based on Deck's second, 1905, patent, with a brass dial (See Lot 572). This is a very rare example of the first version, based on Deck's 1896 patent, with a paper dial and simpler mechanism. Also features a medallion on the reverse side with the patent information. 24". You'll find dozens of Type 2 Decks for each one of these. 24" cherry stock, very clean, good original paper dial, needle tends to bind up which is typical of Decks, but not frozen. From the collection of David Jeffers. Good+ 600-1200B65-5651970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14006/b65-565B65-565 GRAVITY INCLINOMETER. Melick Patent. Wooden versions of Wm. Melick's inclinometer are less rare than the cast iron mantleclock version but still uncommon. This is the version with the level vial mounted in the top, 24" laminated stock, very clean with a few scratches. Mechanism works smoothly, slight nickel loss. From the collection of David Jeffers. Fine 120-240B65-5641970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14005/b65-564B65-564 CAST IRON INCLINOMETER. Davis Level & Tool No. 3. Second version of Davis's classic filigree inclinometer, with the finer filigree but no gold highlighting, very clean with milling marks on both rails, japanning intact, clean center dial with original vial and pointer. From the collection of David Jeffers. Fine 300-600B65-5631970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14004/b65-563B65-563 ALUMINUM LEVEL. Turnbull No. 2. It isn't often that we come across a level that was clearly manufactured but about which we can find no information. Solid aluminum body, 18" long, with "Turnbull Level" cast into one side and "Wauseon, Ohio" in the other; "No. 2" cast by one of the plumbs. There are two level vials, back to back, with viewing holes in both rails so it can be reversed, and two plumbs, all original and intact. From the collection of David Jeffers. Fine 100-200B65-2781970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13719/b65-278B65-278 INCLINOMETER LEVEL. Includes a vial assembly with two hinged vials that can be rotated to show the level or plumb angle. Clearly manufactured, and we're pretty sure it's a patent, but not marked. A user has inserted the assembly into a dark stained wooden stock, 32" long. Nicely done. From the collection of Pat Gefre. Good+ 60-120B65-2771970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13718/b65-277B65-277 GRAVITY INCLINOMETER. Pittsburg Novelty Co. Patented in 1887 by Oscar Fuller of Burlington, KS and manufactured in Pittsburg, KS, this level's folding pendulum compartment makes it one of the most unusual and collectible of patented inclinometers. 28" version. A few minor stains and scratches but level mechanism very clean and working. From the collection of Dennis Fisher. Good+ 600-1000B65-2761970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13717/b65-276B65-276 GRAVITY INCLINOMETER. Jensen Patent. One of the rarest and most attractive of the gravity inclinometers, patented by Niels Jensen of Minneapolis in 1890 and featuring a hanging weight in a semi-circular compartment that can be used either as a level or plumb. 24" cherry body, level and plumb vials in what look like maple inserts, both original and wet. Nickel plating on the rails has worn off; we've seen these replated and they're spectacular. From the collection of Dennis Fisher. Good+ 800-1600B65-2751970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13716/b65-275B65-275 CAST IRON LEVEL. Stanley No. 15. Longest and least common of the three levels made by Stanley based on William Nicholson's 1860 patent. 24", version without the pop-up sights. Japanning about 40%, plumb vial cracked and dry. From the collection of Hank Allen. Good 80-160B65-2741970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13715/b65-274B65-274 GRAVITY INCLINOMETER. Rufus Porter. Very rare example of the inclinometer invented around 1847 by Porter, noted inventor, painter and founder of Scientific American. All known examples have an engraving, presumably by Porter, showing two masons using the inclinometer to build a brick wall; in this example the engraving is clear and complete; one of the nicest examples we've seen, with "R. Porter" and "Patent Applied For" printed in red although no patent has ever been located. In a 9-1/2" square frame, glass looks original. Destined to be the highlight of any advanced collection of inclinometers. Fine 3000-6000B65-2731970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13714/b65-273B65-273 INCLINOMETER. Davis Level & Tool No. 4. Transitional version of Davis's classic cast iron inclinometer with the thicker filigree used by L.L. Davis but no gold highlighting. 24" long, japanning 80%, good clean dial with original vial and pointer, unbroken corners. Good+ 200-400B65-2721970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13713/b65-272B65-272 BRASS-BOUND LEVEL. Stanley No. 96. Stanley's high end brass-bound level; first version with nailed on brass strips, made before the Stratton patents expired. 28", three piece laminated rosewood stock. Wood very clean, both vials original. Finw 100-200B65-2711970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13712/b65-271B65-271 GRAVITY INCLINOMETER. Edward Helb. Patented and manufactured in Railroad, PA, often mistaken for a railroad tool, this was one of the more successful gravity inclinometers judging by the number that have survived. This is the version with the porthole vial, the dial is very clean, one crack in the stock. Compass may be a replacement. Good 125-250B65-2701970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13711/b65-270B65-270 CAST IRON LEVEL. Davis & Cook. Sometimes known as the pretzel or pinwheel style, the 24" version with straight beveled ends. All cast iron D&C's are uncommon and this one is very nice with the usually rusty vial assemblies clean and rust free, japanning 90%. Fine 300-600B65-2691970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13710/b65-269B65-269 CAST IRON CARPENTER'S LEVEL. Davis Level & Tool No. 8. Type 4 with brass signature plates, 18" long. Japanning intact, some light rust on top and bottom rails, all vials original. Fine 200-400