Hands Wide Ogee Plane rule Ends of plane are marked

Ends of plane are marked with the previous woodworkers name stamps

The box says it is 'Made in Western Germany'

I believe this postcard is pre-1900 (Victorian era)

The round plane complements the twin iron hollow plane

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Hands Wide Ogee Plane rule Ends of plane are markedAn early and very rare wooden plane by Hands. Hands is believed to have made this plane before 1760. Body Width: 60mm Length: 250mm (9 7 8 Inch) Condition: all parts move freely, usual tarnishing scratches dents for this type of tool of this age, scattering of black staining light pitting to cutter face, please see photos for condition.