I saw two really unusual planes while browsing an out-of-the-way antiques shop today. Can you help?
First plane: A really weird plane marked #3, though it seemed a tad smallish for a #3. It was marked "DRP& Co." on the topside of the sole, ahead of the tote. Then I noticed the back of the frog was marked "Germany" in that creepy font often seen on highway signs in Germany. I had the feeling it was early 20th century, but does anyone have an idea what this plane is?
Second item: A Union plane, no other markings except for lever cap, only 8 1/2 inches long, Could this be the model sometimes presented on eBay as a 'Union #2'?
Each of these were marked $25, and looked like they spent eternity in a damp basement.
I did bring home an equally rusty #4 1/2 Stanley plane, however. It will go into the 'corral' until I get some unfettered liesure time to spend on some restoration work.
Any opinions on the other two orphans above? Thx in advance!!
First plane: A really weird plane marked #3, though it seemed a tad smallish for a #3. It was marked "DRP& Co." on the topside of the sole, ahead of the tote. Then I noticed the back of the frog was marked "Germany" in that creepy font often seen on highway signs in Germany. I had the feeling it was early 20th century, but does anyone have an idea what this plane is?
Second item: A Union plane, no other markings except for lever cap, only 8 1/2 inches long, Could this be the model sometimes presented on eBay as a 'Union #2'?
Each of these were marked $25, and looked like they spent eternity in a damp basement.
I did bring home an equally rusty #4 1/2 Stanley plane, however. It will go into the 'corral' until I get some unfettered liesure time to spend on some restoration work.
Any opinions on the other two orphans above? Thx in advance!!