Antique Stanley No. 0 Cherry Wood Brass 28" Plumb Level V Logo 1912–1918 USA

Description

View Antique Stanley No. 0 Cherry Wood Brass 28" Plumb Level V Logo 1912–1918 USA with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The design incorporates a longitudinal spirit vial for checking horizontal surfaces and a transverse plumb vial visible through the circular side opening for checking vertical work. A recessed wooden handhold provides a comfortable grip, while the brass plate protects the main viewing area. Antique Stanley No. 0 Cherry Wood Brass 28" Plumb Level V Logo 1912–1918 USAA handsome early American carpenter’s tool, this 28-inch Stanley No. 0 plumb and level combines beautifully preserved cherrywood with a substantial brass vial plate and dark circular side fittings. Its warm reddish wood, attractive grain, and golden brass give this practical working instrument wonderful display appeal.Made in New Britain, Connecticut, the level is clearly stamped “STANLEY / NEW BRITAIN, CONN. / U.S.A.,” with “No. 0” beneath the viewing window. The distinctive arrangement of the U.S.A. lettering identifies the stamp collectors call Stanley’s “V trademark,” dating this example to approximately 1912–1918.This was the era of the Model T, expanding American neighborhoods, and the First World War. Long before laser levels, craftsmen relied on tools like this to set door frames upright, check windowsills, and bring their work into alignment. Its substantial wooden body and protected glass vials reflect the straightforward craftsmanship of an essential carpenter’s tool.The design incorporates a longitudinal spirit vial for checking horizontal surfaces and a transverse plumb vial visible through the circular side opening for checking vertical work. A recessed wooden handhold provides a comfortable grip, while the brass plate protects the main viewing area.Especially appealing is the condition of the cherrywood, which survives in better-than-average condition with rich color and attractive grain. All vials retain their fluid and work, making this a particularly pleasing example for a collector or traditional woodworking enthusiast.• Maker: Stanley• Model: No. 0 plumb and level• Made in New Britain, Connecticut, USA• Approximate date: 1912–1918• Cherrywood body with brass and dark metal fittings• Measures 28" long × 3 1/8" wide × 1 3/8" thick• Weighs 2.76 lbsCondition: Better-than-average antique condition. The cherrywood is beautifully preserved, with light scratches, small dents, and scattered working marks consistent with age and use. All vials retain their fluid and are functional. The brass plate retains crisp, legible Stanley markings and shows fine surface scratches and scattered discoloration. Please review all photographs for details.A beautiful addition to a Stanley tool collection, traditional woodworking shop, or display of early American craftsmanship. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Levels, Plumb Bobs. Brand: Stanley.

Brand

Stanley

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Country of Origin

United States