J Gibson Albany NY wood sash molding moulding plane w/ diamond escutcheons

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You are bidding on one interesting J Gibson wood sash molding or moulding plane as pictured.It is marked "J GIBSON ALBANY" and owner "DR" (nice bordered stamp) on the front end, and I don't see any markings on the back end.Overall length is about 9-1/2".It features the unusual sash profile, and the diamond shaped escutcheons on the side. Other than the center groove, the profile could almost be that of a mother plane used to make other sash planes. The left iron cuts the groove formed by the left side boxing plus the quarter round shape next to it, and the right iron cuts the groove formed by the right side boxing.John Gibson was born in Ireland and made planes in Albany, NY, off and on under his own name from 1823 to 1852. He was also partners for a while with his brother Joseph Gibson and separately with Simeon Rowell. Please see the book American Wooden Planes 4th Edition for more information about Gibson and his partners.The "DR" mark on the front end was probably an owner, but like some other makers, could it have been the initials of the apprentice who made the plane? Perhaps a relative of Simeon Rowell? Simeon's son was named Charles, so that doesn't fit. Especially if this plane was a mother plane? Just some speculation without any proof, but it is fun to ponder the possibilities.Condition is good, with a variety of stains in the wood. The right hand boxing has two cracks and one large chip all at or towards the back end. The two halves of the body seem to fit tightly together except for a slight warp only at the back end. There are a few chips and dings in the wood, but it is fairly crisp overall. Both irons and both wedges appear to be original to the plane.SHIPPING: 3 pounds when boxed, insurance is included. No International shipping (see below if you are in Canada).I sell what I enjoy, and I collect antique woodworking tools and I enjoy photography! The queue is overflowing with tools right now, as they seem to be finding me faster than I can list them. So please keep watching my auctions as I have LOTS more to list! Or if there is something specific that you are looking for, please let me know so that I can get it listed for you to consider.Searching my listings: I have lots to see, but undoubtedly not all of it interesting to you. I suggest you That will lead you to my extensive system of categories.You might ask: How can I know when you start new listings? The answer: please ETHICS IN DESCRIPTIONS: I also buy for my collecting on eBay, and I have been burned too many times by misleading (duh did I forget to mention .......) descriptions, and auctions with pictures only of the left side because the right side was trashed. Life is much simpler for me if I disclose what I know or see about an item before you bid, and especially before you receive it in the mail. I come from the handshake school of doing business, and hopefully you are like me and understand what that means. What goes around, comes around.RETURN POLICY: I believe that if you give honest descriptions, and include enough pictures, you shouldn't need a return policy. However, that doesn't mean that I won't make an occasional mistake. Please bid with the assurance that if I have made an error in my listing, I WILL take care of you. And if you have made an error, and bought the wrong size, for example, I will still take care of you (but I'll let you pay the return shipping!).SHIPPING INSIDE THE US: I would rather that you spend your money on my stuff, and not on shipping. So I try to pick the best shipping option for each listing, based on what is the least expensive, and what is needed to protect the item. I package... read more

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