Vintage Stanley No 12 3/4 Veneer Scraper Plane Complete 1920s Rosewood Bottom
Antique Stanley No. 12¾ Veneer Scraper Plane – 100% Complete with Original Stamped 1920s-1930s Blade & Extra Scraper Iron
Description:
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare Stanley No. 12¾ Veneer Scraper Plane. While the cast iron body is traditionally stamped "No 12" by the factory, this is the premium 12¾ variant, explicitly distinguished by its factory-installed, two-part rosewood sole.
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare Stanley No. 12¾ Veneer Scraper Plane. While the cast iron body is traditionally stamped "No 12" by the factory, this is the premium 12¾ variant, explicitly distinguished by its factory-installed, two-part rosewood sole.
This tool is 100% mechanically complete and has not been cobbled together with modern reproduction hardware. It is in beautiful, uncleaned "collector-find" condition, showing fantastic honest patina without being ruined by aggressive over-restoration.
Key Features & High Points:
- Original Factory Japanning: The cast iron body retains an impressive 85% to 90% of its original shiny black japanning, far above average for a tool of this age.
- Premium Rosewood Sole: The heavy, two-piece rosewood wooden bottom blocks are structurally sound, well-preserved, and retain beautiful deep wood coloring.
- Early Arched Brass Hardware: Features the early-style adjustment nut crisply stamped "Stanley Rule & Level Co." around the face.
- Original 1920s–1930s Stanley Blade: Includes the correct, tall factory scraper iron featuring the authentic, legible "Stanley, New Britain, Conn. U.S.A." trademark stamp.
- Bonus Vintage Iron Included: Also comes with an additional vintage square handheld cabinet scraper blade found alongside the tool.
- Complete & Intact: All hard-to-replace original components are here, including the full-length turned wooden crossbar handle, the front clamping cap, and the rear tilting pitch adjustment screws.
Condition Notes:
The plane is in great vintage condition with mild surface oxidation, light workshop grime, and dust consistent with its age. The rosewood blocks show typical light seasonal seam separation but remain perfectly stable and tight to the body. No cracks or welds to the cast iron framework.
The plane is in great vintage condition with mild surface oxidation, light workshop grime, and dust consistent with its age. The rosewood blocks show typical light seasonal seam separation but remain perfectly stable and tight to the body. No cracks or welds to the cast iron framework.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to judge the physical condition for yourself. This is a top-tier centerpiece addition for any serious antique Stanley tool collector or a premium "user" piece for a traditional woodworker.
Shipping:
Will be meticulously padded and packed securely with loose parts wrapped separately to ensure the heavy cast iron frame does not damage the rosewood sole during transit. Selling exactly as pictured 081326 GP
Will be meticulously padded and packed securely with loose parts wrapped separately to ensure the heavy cast iron frame does not damage the rosewood sole during transit. Selling exactly as pictured 081326 GP