old planes

The last one is a purple (cordovan) block made in the US through about 1980. About $15.

You sure the transitionals aren’t Stanleys? Lateral adjusters look to be two piece, not sure by the pics.

What # is on the casting for #3? A pic showing the iron side would be helpful.

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The first two don’t have Stanley on them anywhere. This is the only other photo I have of the third one.

Is #3 a Stanley 78? Looks to be missing some key parts if it is, which will hurt the value a bit.

If the rabbeting plane is a Stanley 78, its worth about $15-$20 because its missing some important parts. Of course, it might be a dado plane. I also think the transitionals are Stanleys. There should be something stamped into the toe (very front). If they are Stanleys, the nicer one is worth about $25-$30 and the other one about $5 because its missing the blade, chip breaker and lever cap.

-- Dave, Colonie, NY