ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Being offered for sale is the antique "INFILL" TYPE WOOD BENCH PLANE by THOMAS IBBOTSON & CO., from circa the late 19th century (best guess), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale as-found, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!

CONDITION NOTES:

* DAMAGE AT/AROUND FRONT KNOB - SEE PICS.

* DAMAGE AT/AROUND HANDLE AND IS FRAGILE - WILL BREAK WITH VIGOROUS USE.

* LOOKS LIKE (2) SPLITS NEAR BLADE OPENING AT BASE - SEE PICS.

* NICKS AROUND EDGE OF BLADE OPENING AT BASE - SEE PICS.

* BLADE IS RATHER SMOOTH/FREE OF ANY BIG NICKS AND REMAINS VERY SHARP.

* BRASS TONGUE IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND TWIST KNOB HOLDS THE BLADE IN TIGHT, LIKE-NEW.

* COUPLE OLD PAINT OR GLUE STAINS AT HANDLE.

* FEATURES OUTSTANDING, RICH PATINA THROUGHOUT.

* IF YOU WERE TO FIX/STRENGTHEN/REPLACE THE HANDLE, IT WOULD BE A COMPLETELY USABLE PLANE. AS IT IS, PERFECT FOR A COLLECTOR'S DISPLAY OR RUSTIC/PRIMITIVE/COUNTRY DECOR.

* PLEASE REVIEW ALL PICTURES CAREFULLY.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

Measures 8-3/8" long, overall x 2-1/2" wide (measured at base). Blade is 2-1/16" wide.

Please see ruler in pictures for size/scale reference. Additional measurements shall be provided upon request.

Weighs 4 lbs. 1.5 oz..

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