S.A. JONES & CO , HARTFORD CON , Boxwood, Mortising / Marking Gage Gauge

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S.A. JONES & CO , HARTFORD CON , Boxwood, Mortising / Marking Gage Gauge
S.A. JONES & CO , HARTFORD CON , Boxwood, Mortising / Marking Gage Gauge
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Solomon A. Jones made carpentry tools in Hartford, Conn., from 1838 to 1841, 12 years before Stanley began! In as found condition, lovely deep patinated Boxwood. Hardware has patinated original finish (it has NOT been polished).
The craftsmanship in this Gage is exceptional; the mortise in the rubbing block for the tightening screw looks like it was cut by a laser, a difficult operation to perform this cleanly.
The forward point will require replacement if the Gage is to be used otherwise this fine tool is ready to display in a top drawer Early New England Gage collection.
H. Stevens neatly stamped his name on the side of the rubbing block.
A rare Gage from an early maker who only put his name on his work for 3 short years.
Item will be mailed in sturdy waterproof packaging, Shipping is via USPS Priority Mail. Buyers outside of the US will pay for shipping of their choice at actual cost.
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