W. Butcher No. 5 Wooden Hand Plane Warranted Cast Steel Antique Tool

Description

View W. Butcher No. 5 Wooden Hand Plane Warranted Cast Steel Antique Tool with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Antique W. Butcher No. 5 wooden hand plane featuring an early “Warranted Cast Steel” cutter iron and traditional hardwood body construction. W. Butcher tools are well known among antique tool collectors and early woodworking enthusiasts, and the iron alone carries collectible value. Antique W. Butcher No. 5 wooden hand plane featuring an early “Warranted Cast Steel” cutter iron and traditional hardwood body construction. This compact coffin-style plane retains a wonderful untouched patina with honest age and wear from years of workshop use.The cutter is clearly marked:“W. BUTCHER5WARRANTEDCAST STEEL”The iron also features the desirable crossed-arrow trademark design beneath the W. Butcher name, giving the plane additional collector appeal and helping identify it as an early Sheffield-era style tool steel marking.This example likely dates to the late Victorian to early Edwardian era, approximately 1880s–1910s, when W. Butcher Sheffield cast steel woodworking tools were widely produced and used by carpenters and cabinetmakers.W. Butcher tools are well known among antique tool collectors and early woodworking enthusiasts, and the iron alone carries collectible value. The plane includes the original wood wedge and iron assembly and displays beautifully as an authentic late 19th to early 20th century woodworking tool.A great piece for primitive tool collections, early carpenter displays, Americana décor, or restoration.CONDITIONHonest antique condition with age-related wear, scratches, discoloration, oxidation, and drying/checking to the wood body. There are visible cracks/splits in the wood body including areas near the front corner and side opening as shown in photos.The wedge and iron remain installed properly and the plane displays very well overall. The cutter iron shows surface rust/patina from age and storage. Untested for woodworking performance or cutting sharpness.Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.MEASUREMENTSApproximately 8” long x 2.75” wide x 5.25” tallSHIPPINGShips fast & secure via USPS Priority Mail or USPS Ground Advantage (your choice). Packed carefully to ensure safe delivery. (Note: I can usually do the same day or next morning shipping, depending on the time of day.)I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible. If multiple items are purchased, I will pack them together and refund any excess shipping costs.RETURNS / CUSTOMER SATISFACTIONCustomer satisfaction is very important to me. If there is an issue with your purchase, please contact me within the 30-day return period and I will work with you to resolve the situation.The item shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive. I take great care to photograph and describe items accurately so buyers know exactly what to expect.If a return is necessary, please open a return request through eBay so the process can be handled properly. Refunds are issued after the item has been returned in the same condition it was received.Your satisfaction and positive feedback are extremely important to my business. If you have any concerns with your purchase, please contact me so I have the opportunity to resolve the issue.Thank you for supporting Back Roads & Relics.antique wood plane, W Butcher plane, warranted cast steel, crossed arrows logo, Sheffield tool, Victorian woodworking tool, coffin plane, antique woodworking tool, wooden hand plane, primitive carpenter tool, collectible hand tool, antique carpenter plane Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Planes. Brand: W.Butcher.

Brand

W.Butcher

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Country of Origin

United States