B65-541 BLOCK PLANE. Metallic Plane Co. No. 8. The plane shown in Figure 262b of PTAMPIA II. Japanning is about 50% and there's some surface oxidation, but no rust or pitting and, unlike in most examples, the beech knob is still firmly attached to the properly marked "Excelsior" cutter and it has the "patented" mark on left cheek (along with scratched user initials). Good+ 150-300