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Brass Plumb Bob by W & L. E. Gurley, Troy, NY
A Brass Plumb Bob by W & L. E. Gurley, Troy, NY. Steel tip, 4 3/4 inches long, weighs 6 oz. Gurley was a major manufacturer of surveying instruments. Good++
SKU Number: FW9270
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Brass Plumb Bob by Leitz, 16 oz
A Brass Plumb Bob by Leitz, 16 oz, 5 3/4 inches long. Steel tip. Good++
SKU Number: FW8380
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3 Piening Hammers for small metal work
3 Piening Hammers for small metal work. 9 1/2, 9 and 8 inches long. Good++
SKU Number: FW11301
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Pair of Ornamental Victorian Ladies Boots
A Pair of Ornamental Victorian Ladies Boots, made in brass, 4 1/2 inches high. These mantle ornaments were made by work shop apprentices to show off their skill of working with brass. Good+
SKU Number: FW11432
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3 Clock Makers Hammers
3 Clock Makers Hammers. 9 3/4, 7 3/4 and 6 3/4 inches long. Good++
SKU Number: FW11300
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Solid Brass Pedestal Kettle Trivet
A Solid Brass Pedestal Kettle Trivet with fancy pierced brass top. 12 inches tall. This trivet is a very decorative, the base is brass over steel, which gives the trivet stability. C 1880. A fine addition to the hearth. Good++
SKU Number: FW11119
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Round Copper Hot Water Bottle
A Round Copper Hot Water Bottle with brass screw top. Often covered with a blanket and used for traveling in the late 1800s into early 1900s. This one has a few minor "character" dents. Often used these days as a decorative hearth piece. Good+
SKU Number: FW11121
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"Patented Transitional & Metallic Planes in America 1827-1927" by Roger K. Smith
This book is Out of Print
"Patented Transitional & Metallic Planes in America 1827-1927" by Roger K. Smith. Only 1 Copy Available
This 1981 First Edition covers developments from the very first patented metallic planes through the beginning of the 20th Century. The chapters cover Stanley, Leonard Bailey, Stanley’s competitors, patented combination planes and more. Includes type studies of Stanley planes, patent drawings and illustrations from early catalogs. Invaluable information for the antique tool collector and a superb reference for museums. Given as a gift, there is a small personal inscription inside the front cover.
Excellent condition. Hard Bound. 336 pages. 11" x 9"
SKU Number: Pat. Trans & Metal by R K Smith
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"The American Cabinetmaker's Plow Plane, Its Design and Improvement 1700-1900 by John A. Moody
USED BOOK
This book is Out of Print
"The American Cabinetmaker's Plow Plane, Its Design and Improvement 1700-1900 by John A. Moody Only 1 Copy Available
The 18th and 19th Century cabinetmaker's prized their plow planes above all other tools. It was well looked after and admired for it's beauty, just as it is today.This book discusses the development and design of the American Plow Plane, the overall history of the Plow Plane, refinements to the plane, compares various patents - American and British. Many illustrations and Patent drawings and 17 color plates.
Very Good Condition. 248 pages. Hard Bound. 11 1/4" x 9"
SKU Number: American Cabinetmaker's Plow Planes by Moody
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"Instruments of Change, New Hampshire hand tools and their makers 1800 - 1900".
USED BOOK
This book is Out of Print
"Instruments of Change, New Hampshire hand tools and their makers 1800 - 1900". Published for New Hampshire Historical Society in 1985. This is one of the limited edition (1500) exhibition catalog, with essays on the history of tool making in New Hampshire. Soft bound. Only 1 Copy Available
The catalog explores the 18th Century origins of hand tool manufacture in New Hampshire and traces the 19th Century evolution of that manufacture, especially in relation to the states dominant forest products industries. It lists all known manufacturers of hand tools who worked in new Hampshire before 1900. Over 1,000 names are listed. This shows the astonishing scope of hand tool production in the state at that time. Excellent illustrations and photographs.
Very nice condition. Soft Bound. 113 pages. 12" x 9"
SKU Number: Instruments of Change NH HistSoc
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