B66-712 SET OF THREE BEVELS. Different Types of Van Amringe Patent. The combination bevel patented by Benjamin Van Amringe of Oakland is one of the most gimmicky and attractive of patented bevels as well as an uncommon California patent. 99% of existing examples are the final version, but there were two earlier types and this lot includes all three. Type 1 is only 12" long with a mahogany body; it has the two bevel blades but not the level vials or saw blade. It's stamped with Van Amringe's first 5/23/83 patent (with co-inventor James Cumming) and "California Bevel Works" which apparently made the first version. Type 2 is 15-1/2" long, mahogany, has the two blades but still no level vials or saw blade. Nothing is stamped on the body, but each blade is now engraved with both patent dates; there is elaborate casting on the circular heads of the locking screws. Type 3 is the final version that was marketed, it has a 14" ebony body with two bevel blades and a saw, level and plumb vials, brass fittings including a plaque with Van Amringe's name and "Oakland California" engraved. This unique collection with assembled by legendary California collector and dealer Dave Paling and we doubt you'll ever see another. All three are in good clean condition with normal wear but no damage. Unique, in the proper sense of the often misused term. If you just want a clean example of Type 3, see Lot 445. From the collection of Steve Dice. Good+ 2000-4000