Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More

Auction 8th December - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables & More

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Lot 534: A Collection of Antique and Vintage Woodworking Hand Tools, including a Warren-Knight Co. Spirit Level

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Start price: £15

Estimated price: £30 - £40

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A collection of approximately two dozen antique and vintage hand tools, predominantly for woodworking, exhibiting craftsmanship consistent with the late 19th to early 20th century. The assortment includes several wooden hand planes of varying sizes and wood tones, with visible stampings such as “F. SHORT” on two pieces and “SHOES” on another. Also present are smaller metal block planes, one clearly marked “102.” The collection features at least two vintage hand saws with dark metal blades and wooden handles featuring brass medallions, one with partially legible text including “R. SH…” and another “TRADE MARK.” A brass-bodied spirit level is prominently visible, bearing the markings “TRADE MARK, ” “PATENTED SEPT 24. 1895,” “WARREN-KNIGHT CO. PHILA PA. U.S.A.” and “No. 800.” Additional items include a wooden marking gauge, a pair of metal calipers or dividers, a spiral boring tool with a cork handle marked “0427802” and “LEY, ” various long, rounded wooden implements, and a brown canvas tool roll. The tools are primarily constructed from wood, iron, steel, and brass.