B-563. BENCH PLANE. Cyrus Hardy Patent. Most examples of the very rare Hardy patent sold by Boston Metallic Plane Co., with its large holes in the sole that reduced friction but increased breakage, are jack planes or longer. This is a 9" smoothing plane, only the second we've seen. It has six tapered holes tapped into the sole which look original, as if to attach a wooden sole, which would make no sense but that's what it looks like. Tip of the tote skillfully repaired, lever cap has some grooves scored into it, otherwise very clean. Sandusky cutter. From the collection of Cecil Holmes. Good+ 400 - 800 **All absentee bids must be submitted by end of day Friday, Nov. 1st. Current high bids can be obtained by calling our office at (800) 248-8114. See Auction Rules page for more information**