Preston Tools

Old level made by Edward Preston Birm, Eng, retains both bubbles.

A round bottom looped handled adjustable spokeshave made by Edward Preston. Retains a good length cutter marked Preston EP Trade Mark, Patent. A fine old Preston spokeshave that retains an estimated 95% of its finish, with all parts working smoothly.

A fine mouth shoulder plane with rosewood infills and wedge made by Edward Preston. The rear of the plane body is marked with the Edward Preston and Sons trademark. Blade is marked Preston EP Trade Mark. The blade has been extended where a previous user has professionally added/welded a section of blade (see photo).Infills and wedge are marked with the previous woodworkers name stamps. Sides and sole of plane are marked with scratches, marks and dents (as expected with a plane of this age).

Adjustable bullnose plane made by Edward Preston. Retains a good length blade marked 'Preston EP Birmm Eng Patent. All parts are marked with the same cast number '15'. Blade is marked with speckling of black staining. Body of plane has speckling of mainly light pitting across sides and sole.

A boxwood folding rule marked E. Preston & Sons B’Ham Eng, Trade marked EP (Preston logo) Warranted Box, also marked Hayward Hookey & Towell. When closed the rule is slightly sprung, outside of rule has faded slightly with some marks and staining. Inside of rule is clean and clearly marked and has bevelled edges to insides of the rule, hinge is marked with some angled measurements. The measurements are marked out in inches on both sides up to 24” long overall. A nice old collectable Preston folding rule that maintains one locating pin.

Boxwood folding rule made by Preston marked E. Preston & Sons Birm Eng no. 3114. Rule is marked out in inches up to 24” long. Retains locating pin.

Boxwood folding rule made by Preston marked E. Preston & Sons Trade Mark EP Birm Eng no. 3815 Warranted Boxwood. Rule is marked out in inches up to 24” long. , has one bevelled inside face that has two chips. Has some staining to outside face. Retains locating pin.

Folding rule made by Preston marked E. Preston & Sons Birmingham, Trade Mark EP, Warranted Box. This old rule is marked out in inches up to 24” on both sides of rule. Rule is slightly sprung, retains locating pin.

An Ovoloe shave made by Preston. Retains both original cutters marked Preston EP trade Mark 5/8 x 1 3/4. A nice old tool in good condition, still maintains an estimated 85% of it’s japanning.

Quirk router made by Preston. The body of this old Preston tool has been re-painted by the previous user. Includes one side fence and one cutter.

Quirk router made by Preston. Cutter is marked Preston EP Birm Eng. The body of this old Preston tool has been re-painted by the previous user. Includes one side fence and one cutter.

Fillister Router made by Preston, includes one side fence and cutter marked Preston EP Birmm Eng. Both the cutter router are marked with some light staining marks. The screw holding the side fence in place is believed to be a replacement. Body maintains an estimated 85% of its japanning.

Oveloe Shave 5/8 made by Preston, cutters are marked Preston EP trade mark. Body maintains an estimated 80% of finish.

Oveloe woodworking shave made by Preston. Retains two good length cutters marked Preston EP Trade Mark 5/8 x 1 3/4. One of the blade retaining screws has been replaced. Body retains an estimated 90% of its japanning.

Ovoloe sash shave 9/16, made by Preston, retains good length cutters marked Preston EP Trade Mark 9/16 x 1 1/2. Body has loss of its black enamel with an estimated 75% intact.

Edward Preston Fillister Router, includes a side fence and cutter marked Preston EP Birmm Eng. Both the cutter and side fence have wear with pitting marks, heavy in places.

A fine scarce nickel plated side rabbet plane no. 1369 marked Preston EP Patent. Retains original good length cutters marked E.Preston & Sons Birm Eng Patent. This fine old Preston side rabbet plane is in excellent condition and still retains 98% of its nickel plating.

Bullnose rabbet plane no. 1366 with rosewood wedge. Retains a good length Preston cutter. The nose of the plane / front section of sole has been ground by the previous woodworker so the very front section of the plane no longer sits flat on the surface, there is a 1 – 1.5mm gap. This old Preston bullnose woodworking plane retains little of the original finish.

An adjustable brass engineers level made by Preston no. 1602, brass base is marked E. Preston & Sons England EP with the Preston logo, warranted correct.