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Stunning Ornate Embellished Dutch Bit Brace

15 ½” long. Rotating center handle. Covered with abalone inlay and pin striping. Signed by Dominic Micalizzi of Brooklyn, NY, a contemporary plane maker. It is not clear whether he made the tool or simply embellished it. One of a kind.  #4689   $900

 

Stunning Sculpted Connecticut Style Adz Horse And Rider Handle

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A one of a kind tool right out of The Art Of Fine Tools. Antique tools just don’t come any better or rarer than this. 9” tall 4” edge.    Item # 3238    Yours for $2300

 

Stunning Medieval Sculpted Axe

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A full size reproduction of the axe that brought 19,250 pounds at auction. 100 were made. This axe is number 100. It depicts a bearded knight on one side and a fighting cock on the other. The image of his squire appears in his beard. The axe has genuinely lovely patina and a 6” edge. 7 ¼” long.   Item # 3241      Yours for $850

 

Stunning Hennig Patent 1901 Ornate Hammer

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The most beautiful tool ever produced. 7 ¼” by 4 ¼”. Crisp and fine. Ornately decorated with scrolls, vines and flur de lis all topped off with a woman’s face on each side. Item # 2862    Yours for $175    Sorry...SOLD

Massive Ivory Doctor’s Lady

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The largest we have ever seen, in pristine, flawless condition. 10 9/16” long. These were used when a tradition of modesty prevented the woman from exposing herself to the doctor. She could point to the spot on the ivory figure to show where it hurt.  Item # 3558     Yours for $950

 

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The Famous " La Fleur " Hammer

The only one known in existence. Solid ebony handle.  Item #LaFleur  Yours for $1800

 

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Mitteldorfer Straus 1901 Patent Goat Head Hammer

The larger of the 2 sizes. 3 5/8" from the tip of the claw top the tip of the nose. Fine condition with its original handle.  Item # 4439   $275

 

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