RARE EARLY VINTAGE STANLEY #3 SWEETHEART PLANE 3 patent

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*************** ***RARE TYPE 12 FIRST OF SWEETHEARTS*** STANLEY NO.3 SWEETHEART SMOOTH PLANE For your consideration is offered this fine example of vintage Stanley/Bailey no.3 SW smooth plane. Plane is harder to find early type of "sweetheart" plane also referred type 12, manufactured by Stanley in early 1920's when SW logo was introduced first time and plane design went through some changes- except 3 patent dates behind frog , t was a little change in frog design and size of brass adjustment wheel and front rosewood knob is taller than previous style . Plane is great collector's quality, all parts original, both rosewood handles are solid with surface wear only . Casting is in good condition, one scratch on bottom and couple of areas with micropitting, no cracks . Iron blade with nice SW logo has almost full lenght , cutter part of blade 1-7/8" long is smooth and should sharpen well. Original black japanning finish is 95% with wear on frog mainly . Original lever cap unique for this time period only. T is no damage, cracks or repairs. Please see photos to observe condition. This vintage plane shows little use but it is in excellent well preserved clean condition. Stanley planes made during 1920-30's time period are with their's qualities very popular among woodworkers. Please observe pictures to judge condition yourself. This is excellent vintage woodworking tool or plane to be added to any vintage tool collection. Great Christman gift! . Thank you for visiting my auction! Don't forget check my other auctions for more great vintage tools. Shipping rates : USA - $9.00 (priority mail 2-3 days) shipped ASAP, Canada - $20.00 by airmail post. International bidders are welcome , Australia, UK - $30.00, New Zealand $25.00 by airmail post . Others please email for exact shipping fee. Insurance is optional - $2.05 and winning bidder is to let me know, if requires insurance. TERMS AND CONDITIONSPOSTAGE / INSURANCENo crazy shipping prices!! I will always combine shipping to save you $$$$. If you bidding on more than one item wait until auctions are over and I send you invoice with combined shipping rate. I usually ship by USPS PRIORITY MAIL to get item fast to you. Tracking information is available with this service. Shipping amount is quoted at the end of the auction.Insurance for USPS Priority is added at winning bidder's discretion, is optional, and winning bidder needs to notify me at the end of auction if insurance is required. Amount is dependent on the sale price. I assume no responsibility for damaged or lost package if not insured. Fee . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Coverage$1.65 ................ $0.01 to $50, $2.05 ................ $50.01 to $100, $2.45 ................ $100.01 to $200$4.60 ................ $200.01 to $300, $5.50 ................ $300.01 to $400, $6.40 ............. $400.01 to $500$7.30...............$500.01 to $600$7.30 plus $0.90 per $100 or fraction tof over $600 to $5,000.International Shipping Policies AddendumI gladly ship worldwide. If not quoted at the end of auction, bidder is to email me for exact shipping fee. Items will be shipped via USPS Priority Air Mail. All international sales are final, and no refunds, items sold as is.. PAYMENTPayment may be made by PayPal, Postal Money Order or Cashiers Check and must be received within seven (7) days of auction end . Bidders who use Postal Money order will have item shipped as soon as money order is received. WINNING BIDDERSBorne2play is not liable for any injury, damage or loss incurred in connection with this sale.Purchaser assumes responsibility for item(s) upon transfer of the item(s) to the shipper.If I do not hear from you within SEVEN (7) business days, I will assume you do not intend to honor your bi... read more

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