Patented in 1882, this mitre planer is in excellent condition, still retaining some of its original red and green paint. The plane body carries two original 3 1/2" wide) blades marked by the Simonds Manufacturing Co. of Fitchburg, Mass), which are clean and in excellent condition. The plane body glides effortlessly in its track and will cut precision mitres in each direction. Small chip in one corner of plane as per photo. Bought off an retiring picture framer about 25 years ago. Age is probably around 100 years, may be older as patent was 1882. I see one sold on ebay in 2015 for $2400 NZD. There is more information on the internet with a few sales made. Manufactured by Langdon Mitre Box Company and sold by Millers Falls, Massachusetts This is a heavy tool, about 25kg, so pickup preferred, I will transport free locally, Wellington to Levin. I will also arrange free shipping at buyers risk outside this area.