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An exceptionally rare find
The Pike & Dean Patent Plane is an exceedingly rare antique woodworking tool. Patented on March 23, 1875 (Patent #161,213) by Asahel H. Dean of Philadelphia, these metallic planes are highly prized by tool collectors due to their unusual design and extreme scarcity.
The Ring Lever Cap: The most distinct characteristic of the Pike & Dean plane is its unique lever cap design, which features a loop or "ring" cast into the left cheek. This lever system was designed to lock the cutter in place while making blade replacement easy.
All of the planes feature "PIKE & DEAN’S PAT. MAR.23.75" stamped into the side of the cast-iron body.
Because Pike & Dean was a smaller partnership rather than a mass-production juggernaut like Stanley, very few of these planes have survived in their original, complete condition.
The finer details - 7” long with a 1” 3/4 iron. There is a nice clear stamp. There are very minor chips at the rear of the sole. Minor chips on the handle and a tiny crack at the base of the front knob. All in all it’s in exceptional condition for something that’s 150+ years old.
A once in a lifetime chance to own an incredibly rare infil plane, which will be the pride of any collection.
Payment by bank transfer only
UK shipping only, sent via Royal Mail fully insured although collection would be more suited. Please email or call to discuss further
An exceptionally rare find
The Pike & Dean Patent Plane is an exceedingly rare antique woodworking tool. Patented on March 23, 1875 (Patent #161,213) by Asahel H. Dean of Philadelphia, these metallic planes are highly prized by tool collectors due to their unusual design and extreme scarcity.
The Ring Lever Cap: The most distinct characteristic of the Pike & Dean plane is its unique lever cap design, which features a loop or "ring" cast into the left cheek. This lever system was designed to lock the cutter in place while making blade replacement easy.
All of the planes feature "PIKE & DEAN’S PAT. MAR.23.75" stamped into the side of the cast-iron body.
Because Pike & Dean was a smaller partnership rather than a mass-production juggernaut like Stanley, very few of these planes have survived in their original, complete condition.
The finer details - 7” long with a 1” 3/4 iron. There is a nice clear stamp. There are very minor chips at the rear of the sole. Minor chips on the handle and a tiny crack at the base of the front knob. All in all it’s in exceptional condition for something that’s 150+ years old.
A once in a lifetime chance to own an incredibly rare infil plane, which will be the pride of any collection.
Payment by bank transfer only
UK shipping only, sent via Royal Mail fully insured although collection would be more suited. Please email or call to discuss further