Antique Stanley no 45 "S" Rule

[JoshandLila]

Hi again folks, found this at a yard sale yesterday and wanted your opinion. Anytime I see a tool this complicated looking from early to pre 1900 I have to have it  . I doubt I hit a huge jackpot but Im hoping it was worth the $45 I paid for it, I know some are worth alot. It seems to be complete and I want to say 80% of the original nickel plating is still there. I dont believe they made this model with the flower decoration on it in the 1900's, or at least after 1909 ( Ive seen the 1910 model and it doesnt have it) but I could be wrong so Im hoping someone can give me a relative date. I do have the screwdriver and blades that originally came with it as well, I know that ups the value but not sure how much. The same model is on Ebay right now but the condition is much worse and its missing everything, heres the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190720793126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
thanks for any info and let me know if ya need more pics!

[sapphire]

You may have already come across this, but if not maybe it'll offer some further info or help.

http://www.oldtooluser.com/TypeStudy/StanNo45CombPlaneTypeStudy.htm

[JoshandLila]

I had seen that but was having trouble processing the info lol. Im missing half the blades but have a set of the #6 hollow and round cutters it mentioned and 1 of the #8 round, is that $75-$150 just for set of cutters?! didnt see the picture at the bottom when I looked though, thanks for makin me look again. Looks like this is a 1897 model 7b, sweet!

[sapphire]

Looks like that is the value they're quoting for the #8 set

If you've already seen that then you likely came across this too......just throwing it out there in case it helps anyone else out too.

http://www.antiquetools.com/perm-col/south-wing/stanley41-45.html

[sapphire]

A later model (1907) for sale on ebay..........

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200800241449&clk_rvr_id=385045637986&item=200800241449&vectorid=229529#ht_6754wt_895

[JoshandLila]

A later model (1907) for sale on ebay.........

that one mustve been cleaned up huh? doesnt look like 100 year old nickel to me..

[sapphire]

Coming up to auction this October.....

http://www.greatplanestrading.com/OCT12/OCT12.htm

103. Stanley #45 in original pasteboard box, plane is complete except for the screwdriver, includes double row box of blades, owners manual etc. A fine and nearly complete plane in a very good box. (Photo)

225. Stanley #45 in tall pasteboard box has two short cutter boxes full blades; both sets of rods, can depth stops beading stop; a fine nearly complete plane in a good box. (Photo)

261. Stanley #45 in original tin box, complete and fine. about the best one I've seen in a tin box with a hinged lid, includes the original owners booklet, envelope of spare spurs, only missing the screwdriver, a like new plane in a fine box. (Photo)

It would be interesting to see the results of this auction 

[bbc-antiques.co.uk]

I have 1 in box  I paid £75  but finding it difficult to sell !

[mart]

I have 1 in box  I paid £75  but finding it difficult to sell !

Antique and vintage tools sell pretty well here in the U.S. !!  Many collectors here !!