Vintage Lee Valley Paragon No. 4 Smoothing Plane 1980s Unused Original Box For Sale

Vintage 1980s Lee Valley LV Paragon No. 4 Smoothing Plane – Made in England – Original Box

Offered for sale is an early Lee Valley LV Paragon No. 4 smoothing plane, dating to the 1980s, complete with its original cardboard box and packing material.

This is an interesting example from Lee Valley’s early history, predating the company’s modern Veritas line of hand planes.

Manufactured in England, the Paragon series was produced for Lee Valley during the 1980s and has long since been discontinued.

Features and Details:

* Original Lee Valley LV Paragon No. 4 smoothing plane

* Circa 1980s production

* Made in England

* Original red and black LV Paragon markings

* Original wooden front knob and rear handle

* Cast-iron body with steel cutting components

* Original cardboard storage box with LV marking

* Original packing paper included

* Approximately 9 inches long

* Complete plane with its original adjustment mechanisms

This plane is believed to have never been used and has spent approximately 40 years stored in its original box.

The cutting sole and blade appear exceptionally well preserved, with no obvious evidence of regular woodworking use.

There are some minor signs of age and storage, including light surface marks and patina on the metal components. The wooden handles retain their attractive original finish.

The original cardboard box shows age-related wear and storage creasing but remains intact.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Collector Interest:

The early LV Paragon planes represent an interesting period in Lee Valley’s history before the introduction of its modern Veritas hand-plane range.

An appealing opportunity for collectors of vintage woodworking tools, early Lee Valley products and discontinued hand planes, particularly with the original packaging preserved.

Sold as photographed, including the original box and packing material.