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Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare
Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare
Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare
Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare
Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare
Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare
Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare
Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare

Antique 19c Wood Round Molding Plane SWETMAN & HUGHES Pittsburgh 1818-20 Rare

$ 38.12

Availability: 13 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Modification Description: 2 threaded holes from a fence/attachment on one side
  • Brand: Swetman & Hughes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: USED. Shows use and wear. Wedge is sheared, but fits well. Looks all original. Iron needs a cleaning. Plane body has 2 threaded holes on one side. Some additional light wear (nicks/scratches) from use. Please see all photos and let me know if you have any questions.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Antique 9-1/2" Round Molding Plane
    Swetman & Hughes, Pittsburgh, PA
    Length: 9-1/2".
    Beech
    Toe is stamped "SWETMAN" and "& HUGHES" (light stamp).
    Heel is stamped "2"
    Fence attached to side of sole with 3 slotted screws.
    Wedge is sheared.
    Rounded chamfers.
    Maker Info
    : "
    Swetman & Hughes & Co.
    was a plane making firm from May 1818-20, consisting of
    James Swetma
    n and
    William P. Hughes
    , who advertised its opening on May 18, 1818, in Pittsburgh, Pa. The firm was listed in the 1819 Pittsburgh, PA directory. Among its employees listed in the directory was
    Samuel H. Richardson
    ,
    Thomas Clark
    , and
    Benjamin King
    , who later became planemakers. On Jan 17, 1820,
    Swetman & Hughes
    was dissolved by mutual consent as insolvent.
    Swetman, Hughes, & King
    was listed in the 1820 Cincinnati OH census.
    Swetman
    left for Montreal, Canada by 1825;
    Hughes
    was listed through 1831; and
    King
    was listed through 1844. Example: on a molder with an incuse 5 on the heel, probably representing a .25 price" ~ page 366 of A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes (Fifth Edition, Thomas Elliott). This maker mark matches the D imprint found in GAWP5th.  All of the Swetman & Hughes imprints have a rarity rating of
    4 Stars
    (
    Extremely Rare
    , denotes between 10 to 50 examples).
    Condition:
    Sheared wedge. Looks all original. Please see all photos and additional condition notes above.
    I have never come across this maker before!  A nice, rare plane for your collection!!
    Shipping:
    Buyer pays USPS Priority Mail shipping.  I ship Monday-Friday, next business day upon receipt of payment. I will only ship to the address included/sent by eBay Payments.
    If you have any questions regarding this item, please ask me prior to purchase.
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    as well as other
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    Thank you for your time and consideration!