Vintage 1855 Patented L. Bailey Vertical Post Plane No. 5 Size. RARE For Sale

Here we have a RARE Plane. This is an example of the L. Bailey1855 PatentedPost Plane in theNo. 5 Size. This is your opportunity to getone of the very hard-to-find Bailey planesfor your collection. This example is in very good condition with no cracks or breaks in the plane. These planes were equiped with cutting irons made by many different manufacturers. This example has a 2\" cutting iron made by Isaac Greaves, Sheffield. The plane measures 13-1/2\" L x 2-3/8\" W. The Rosewood beaded front knob is original. The Tote is a beautifully sculpted Rosewood replacement. The adjustment knob is the original correct one, however a prevous owner put cross-hatching on it for better gripping. (very well done).The sole is in very good condition with a good on the adjustment knob noted above.

For a plane of this value (you guys know what these are valued at !), please don\'t hestiate to ask questions or request another pic if you need one.

****This tool cannot beshipped to CANADA due to import restrictions on ROSEWOOD/EBONY !!!

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