About 90-95 percent of original japanning with some dark spots, micro pitting and scratches on sides and bottom of sole. Iron stamped "STANLEY RULE & LEVER CO" (6-5/8" long x 1-3/4" wide) in great condition. Chip breaker in great condition, both have micro pitting, dark spots and light scratches with BAILEYS PATENT DEC. 24,1867 stamped into chip breaker. A few light scratches, micro pitting, nicks around hole and darkness in lever cap.
Type 4 frog with 90 percent original japanning as scratches, dark spots, tiny nicks and a little pitting with brass adjusting nut as patent dates stamped into it. No chips or cracks on wood beaded front knob or tote handle (tiny nick on rear bottom of tote), both have small nicks and scratches from normal wear. Plane as been very lightly cleaned, oiled and waxed, please see pictures. The item "Antique Vintage Stanley No. 3 Type 4 (1874-1884) Pre-Lateral Woodworking Plane" is in sale since Wednesday, January 1, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Planes". The seller is "vandenlee" and is located in Thousand Oaks, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.