Description
Good honest Stanley Bailey No. 4 1/2 Plane Type 13 dated 1925-1928 with smooth sole. Made in USA. All the Type 13 typical signs are there (rosewood woodware, Sweetheart USA iron, one patent date: Apr-19-10 on body, etc).
This plane is in amazing with no obvious signs of restoration. The japanning looks as close to 100% as you will find from a plane that’s nearly 100 years old. The handle and knob are both sound, with no evidence of repairs or refinishing. We’ve done nothing to this. The blade is very close to sharp, and appears to be almost full length too.
It will take very little work to make this bench ready. Or in this condition it could adorn the shelf of a Type 13 collector.