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This rare antique 19th century Continental brass-bound kindling box with armorial is a unique and heavy piece originating from the United Kingdom. The intricate design and craftsmanship of this tool box make it a desirable collectors’ item for those interested in tools, hardware, and locks. The brass binding and armorial adds a touch of historical significance to this piece, making it a valuable addition to any collection.

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I WILL BE LISTING A BUNCH OF GREAT TOOLS TONIGHT. VERY RARE A STANLEY # 62 CARPENTERS BRASS BOUND RULE. EARLIEST OF THE STANLEY RULES ARE A STANLEY. AS FOUND WITH WEAR. WE ARE QUIET CORNER ANTIQUE. A SIMPLE WEB SEARCH TO FIND US AND ITEMS THAT WILL BE COMING UP FOR SALE. We specialize in Early. Country Furniture and Fu. We stand behind everything we sell as evidenced by our feedback and our repeat customers. PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR SIMILAR TYPE ITEMS. The item “VERY RARE A STANLEY # 62 CARPENTERS BRASS BOUND RULE CIRCA 1854 T5606″ is in sale since Monday, September 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Rules, Tapes”. The seller is “mandm991″ and is located in Sterling, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

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Tool Collector’s Prayer. Lord I ask for your help in controlling my tool collecting and things antique in general. Help me to choose wisely, avoiding things I cannot afford and to thin the things I do not need as they are everywhere, clogging all vertical and horizontal spaces and keeping me in trouble. My hobby is collecting, cleaning and restoring tools. My specialty is levels and hand planes but I have done other items as well. I have restored hundreds of levels and planes, including for major collectors and museums. In my descriptions you will find stories about how these came to be and possibly why they are important. I hope you find this site entertaining as well as a source for quality items for your enjoyment. Up for sale we have a rare 30 Antique Stanley No. 96 Brass Bound Machinist Plumb and Level in Rosewood with Strapped Brass Edges, Tips and Brass Top Plate. This was the nailed on brass bindings used until 1902 before the Stratton patent expired and Stanley changed most of their bindings to the dovetailed. Stanley also used the Handy Hold on the sides of all their levels at this point. This is also when Stanley first introduced brass screws on their machinists levels as scientists began to discover the effects of corrosion from dissimilar metals. The brass screws would not show up on standard production levels until during the 1920’s. These Stanley 30 No. The level is 30″ L x 1″5/16″ W x 3-1/8″ Tall. Please see pictures and ask any questions. I apologize in advance. The item “Antique Rare Stanley No 96 Brass Bound 30 Level and Plumb Very Nice Restored” is in sale since Monday, May 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Levels, Plumb Bobs”. The seller is “lfeehery1956″ and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Brand: Stanley

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Tool Collector’s Prayer. Lord I ask for your help in controlling my tool collecting and things antique in general. Help me to choose wisely, avoiding things I cannot afford and to thin the things I do not need as they are everywhere, clogging all vertical and horizontal spaces and keeping me in trouble. My hobby is collecting, cleaning and restoring tools. My specialty is levels and hand planes but I have done other items as well. I have restored hundreds of levels and planes, including for major collectors and museums. In my descriptions you will find stories about how these came to be and possibly why they are important. I hope you find this site entertaining as well as a source for quality items for your enjoyment. Up for sale we have a rare 18 Antique Stanley No. 98 Brass Bound Machinist Plumb and Level in Rosewood with Dovetailed Brass Ends and Brass Top Plate. This was the departure from the nailed on brass bindings used until 1902 when the Stratton patent expired and Stanley changed to the dovetailed with the difference being they went through the end plates where Stratton doweled them with the end plate covering the edge binding. Stanley also used the Handy Hold on the sides of all their levels at this point. This is also when Stanley first introduced brass screws on their machinists levels as scientists began to discover the effects of corrosion from dissimilar metals. The brass screws would not show up on standard production levels until during the 1920’s. These Stanley 18 No. The level is 18″ L x 1″1/16″ W x 2-1/8″ Tall. Please see pictures and ask any questions. I apologize in advance. The item “Antique Rare Stanley No 98 Brass Bound 18 Level and Plumb Very Nice Restored” is in sale since Monday, May 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Levels, Plumb Bobs”. The seller is “lfeehery1956″ and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Brand: Stanley

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Tool Collector’s Prayer. Lord I ask for your help in controlling my tool collecting and things antique in general. Help me to choose wisely, avoiding things I cannot afford and to thin the things I do not need as they are everywhere, clogging all vertical and horizontal spaces and keeping me in trouble. My hobby is collecting, cleaning and restoring tools. My specialty is levels and hand planes but I have done other items as well. I have restored hundreds of levels and planes, including for major collectors and museums. In my descriptions you will find stories about how these came to be and possibly why they are important. I hope you find this site entertaining as well as a source for quality items for your enjoyment. Up for sale we have a rare 28 Antique Stanley No. 96 Brass Bound Machinist Plumb and Level in Rosewood with Dovetailed Brass Ends and Brass Top Plate. This was the departure from the nailed on brass bindings used until 1902 when the Stratton patent expired and Stanley changed to the dovetailed with the difference being they went through the end plates where Stratton doweled them with the end plate covering the edge binding. Stanley also used the Handy Hold on the sides of all their levels at this point. This is also when Stanley first introduced brass screws on their machinists levels as scientists began to discover the effects of corrosion from dissimilar metals. The brass screws would not show up on standard production levels until during the 1920’s. This one sports the blued steel screws for the cover plates. These Stanley 18 No. The level is 28″ L x 1″5/16″ W x 3-1/8″ Tall and weighs in at a hefty 4# 9 oz. Please see pictures and ask any questions. Since many ask for another picture, I include it for review. I apologize in advance. The item “Antique Rare Stanley No 96 Brass Bound 28 Level and Plumb Very Nice Restored” is in sale since Monday, May 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Levels, Plumb Bobs”. The seller is “lfeehery1956″ and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Brand: Stanley

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Tool Collector’s Prayer. Lord I ask for your help in controlling my tool collecting and things antique in general. Help me to choose wisely, avoiding things I cannot afford and to thin the things I do not need as they are everywhere, clogging all vertical and horizontal spaces and keeping me in trouble. My hobby is collecting, cleaning and restoring tools. My specialty is levels and hand planes but I have done other items as well. I have restored hundreds of levels and planes, including for major collectors and museums. In my descriptions you will find stories about how these came to be and possibly why they are important. I hope you find this site entertaining as well as a source for quality items for your enjoyment. Up for sale we have a rare 9 Antique Stanley No. 98 Brass Bound Machinist Plumb and Level in Rosewood with Nailed on Brass Binding, Full Brass End Plates and Brass Top Plates. This level has nailed on brass bindings used until 1902 when the Stratton patent expired, but Stanley offered until about 1911 when Stanley changed to the dovetailed with the difference being they went through the end plates where Stratton doweled them with the end plate covering the edge binding. Stanley also used the Handy Hold on the sides of all their levels at this point. This is also when Stanley first introduced brass screws on their machinists levels as scientists began to discover the effects of corrosion from dissimilar metals. The brass screws would not show up on standard production levels until during the 1920’s. These Stanley 9 No. 98 versions sported the Type 6A Stanley Rule & Level Co. The level is 9″ L x 1″1/16″ W x 2-1/8″ Tall. Please see pictures and ask any questions. I apologize in advance. The item “Antique Rare Stanley No 98 Brass Bound 9 Level and Plumb Very Nice Restored” is in sale since Monday, May 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Levels, Plumb Bobs”. The seller is “lfeehery1956″ and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Brand: Stanley

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Tool Collector’s Prayer. Lord I ask for your help in controlling my tool collecting and things antique in general. Help me to choose wisely, avoiding things I cannot afford and to thin the things I do not need as they are everywhere, clogging all vertical and horizontal spaces and keeping me in trouble. My hobby is collecting, cleaning and restoring tools. My specialty is levels and hand planes but I have done other items as well. I have restored hundreds of levels and planes, including for major collectors and museums. I believe in thrift and taking care of my tools and preserving those items from the past that keep us connected to the future. In my descriptions you will find stories about how these came to be and possibly why they are important. I hope you find this site entertaining as well as a source for quality items for your enjoyment. Up for sale we have a rare 12 Antique Stanley No. 98 Brass Bound Machinist Plumb and Level in Rosewood with Dovetailed Brass Ends and Brass Top Plate. This was the departure from the nailed on brass bindings used until 1902 when the Stratton patent expired and Stanley changed to the dovetailed with the difference being they went through the end plates where Stratton doweled them with the end plate covering the edge binding. Stanley also used the Handy Hold on the sides of all their levels at this point. This is also when Stanley first introduced brass screws on their machinists levels as scientists began to discover the effects of corrosion from dissimilar metals. The brass screws would not show up on standard production levels until during the 1920’s. These Stanley 12 No. The level is 12″ L x 1″1/32″ W x 2-1/16″ Tall. Please see pictures and ask any questions. I apologize in advance. The item “Antique Rare Stanley No 98 Brass Bound 12 Level and Plumb Very Nice Restored” is in sale since Tuesday, April 14, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Levels, Plumb Bobs”. The seller is “lfeehery1956″ and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Brand: Stanley

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Tool Collector’s Prayer. Lord I ask for your help in controlling my tool collecting and things antique in general. Help me to choose wisely, avoiding things I cannot afford and to thin the things I do not need as they are everywhere, clogging all vertical and horizontal spaces and keeping me in trouble. My hobby is collecting, cleaning and restoring tools. My specialty is levels and hand planes but I have done other items as well. I have restored hundreds of levels and planes, including for major collectors and museums. I believe in thrift and taking care of my tools and preserving those items from the past that keep us connected to the future. In my descriptions you will find stories about how these came to be and possibly why they are important. I hope you find this site entertaining as well as a source for quality items for your enjoyment. Up for sale we have a rare Antique Stanley No. 98 Brass Bound Plumb and Level in Rosewood with Dovetailed Brass Ends and Brass Top Plate. This was the departure from the nailed on brass bindings used until 1902 when the Stratton patent expired and Stanley changed to the dovetailed with the difference being they went through the end plates where Stratton doweled them with the end plate covering the edge binding. Stanley also used the Handy Hold on the sides of all their levels at this point. This is also when Stanley first introduced brass screws on their machinists levels as scientists began to discover the effects of corrosion from dissimilar metals. The brass screws would not show up on standard production levels until during the 1920’s. These Stanley 6 No. 98 versions were void of any identifying marks as everyone purchasing levels knew the Stanley features and in the limited space available, seemed to detract from the appearance. Some later models have been observed with 98 on the top plate. The level is 6″ L x 31/32″ W x 1-9/16 Tall. Please see pictures and ask any questions. I apologize in advance. The item “Antique Rare Stanley No 98 Brass Bound 6 Level and Plumb Very Nice” is in sale since Monday, April 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Levels, Plumb Bobs”. The seller is “lfeehery1956″ and is located in San Antonio, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Brand: Stanley

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I WILL BE LISTING A BUNCH OF GREAT TOOLS TONIGHT. VERY RARE A STANLEY # 62 CARPENTERS BRASS BOUND RULE. EARLIEST OF THE STANLEY RULES ARE A STANLEY. AS FOUND WITH WEAR. WE ARE QUIET CORNER ANTIQUE. A SIMPLE WEB SEARCH TO FIND US AND ITEMS THAT WILL BE COMING UP FOR SALE. We specialize in Early. Country Furniture and Fu. We stand behind everything we sell as evidenced by our feedback and our repeat customers. PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR SIMILAR TYPE ITEMS. The item “VERY RARE A STANLEY # 62 CARPENTERS BRASS BOUND RULE CIRCA 1854 T5606″ is in sale since Sunday, November 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Rules, Tapes”. The seller is “mandm991″ and is located in Sterling, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

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I WILL BE LISTING A BUNCH OF GREAT TOOLS TONIGHT. VERY RARE A STANLEY # 62 CARPENTERS BRASS BOUND RULE. EARLIEST OF THE STANLEY RULES ARE A STANLEY. AS FOUND WITH WEAR. WE ARE QUIET CORNER ANTIQUE. A SIMPLE WEB SEARCH TO FIND US AND ITEMS THAT WILL BE COMING UP FOR SALE. We specialize in Early. Country Furniture and Fu. We stand behind everything we sell as evidenced by our feedback and our repeat customers. PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR SIMILAR TYPE ITEMS. The item “VERY RARE A STANLEY # 62 CARPENTERS BRASS BOUND RULE CIRCA 1854 T5606″ is in sale since Wednesday, September 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Rules, Tapes”. The seller is “mandm991″ and is located in Sterling, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.

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