{"product_id":"antique-atkin-sons-wooden-compass-plane-rare-curved-tool-21cm","title":"Antique Atkin \u0026 Sons Wooden Compass Plane - Rare Curved Tool (no blade)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCrafted from solid beech with a beautifully worn patina, this compass plane features a distinctively curved \"sole\" or base, allowing it to follow the internal arc of a workpiece. It carries the clear and impressive maker's mark of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003eAtkin \u0026amp; Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham\u003c\/b\u003e, beneath their iconic horseshoe and \"Benefactum\" trademark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAtkin \u0026amp; Sons were premium toolmakers in the mid-to-late 1800s, and specialized curved planes like this are far less common than standard flat bench planes. While currently missing its metal iron (blade), the block retains its original wooden wedge and serves as an exceptional sculptural display piece for a workshop, study, or tool collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe plane is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003egood original antique condition\u003c\/b\u003e with significant historic character:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Body:\u003c\/b\u003e The wood shows a deep, rich patina with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003ehistoric scuffs, minor nicks, and surface wear\u003c\/b\u003e consistent with a long working life (see detail photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade\/Iron:\u003c\/b\u003e Please note this tool is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003emissing its metal blade\u003c\/b\u003e. The original wooden wedge is present and fits securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/b\u003e The Atkin \u0026amp; Sons stamp and trademark are deeply impressed and remain very legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild:\u003c\/b\u003e Structurally sound and solid, with no major cracks or splits to the main block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Furniture Recycling Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492171424127,"sku":"605\/0063","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6024\/files\/IMG_5530.jpg?v=1778360292","url":"https:\/\/www.furniturerecyclingshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-atkin-sons-wooden-compass-plane-rare-curved-tool-21cm","provider":"Furniture Recycling Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}