December 1 & 2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Lot #1491:
WOODEN SCREW-STEM PLOW PLANE IN DISPLAY CASE
E.W. Carpenter Patent Improved Arms Plane with Seven W. Butcher Cutters on display. Early American screw-arm plane by Emanuel W. Carpenter of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The plane is stamped “E.W. CARPENTER / IMPROVED ARMS / PATENT / LANCASTER”, additionally marked “4” and “F.R. WATERS.” Accompanied by seven steel cutters, each marked “W. BUTCHER / SHEFFIELD.” Condition appears excellent for age, exhibiting scattered scratching, finish wear, darkening and minor edge wear. Threaded wooden arms and adjusting components appear notably well preserved. Metal elements exhibit scattered oxidation, staining, and age-related wear.
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Case: 16" x 16" x 13".