A unique collection of selected top-grade tools in bespoke cabinet. Plus autographed book.

These hand-tools are from the world’s best makers, carefully selected to meet the discerning cabinet maker’s practical requirements. Some are now out of production and scarce. Renowned makers include Lie-Nielsen (a near-full range of L-N planes, plus chisels), HNT Gordon, Colen Clenton, Brian Boggs, Bridge City (numbered, limited edition specialty tools), Glen Drake, Auriou, Henry Taylor, Toshio Odate and other prominent Japanese makers. Plus well-known makers like Veritas, Clifton, Stanley. Several pieces are antiques. For serious enquiries a full inventory is available on request. The bespoke cabinet is of cherry wood, matched ply and a feature piece of weathered timber from a derelict antique sleigh from Montana. The opening main doors each have their own inner hinged panel and inner compartment, making a total of eight fitted display/storage panels. All fittings are brass. The lock is a rare Arab antique. A conventional padlock gives added security. Cabinet dimensions (closed ) are W1.22 x H1.03 x D 0.38m. It hangs on a French cleat. Original packing for many of the tools is included. Some Lie-Nielsen planes have L-N proprietary anti-rust sleeves.
A cherished life-time collection being sold with heavy heart by the owner/maker, for health reasons. This cabinet and tool collection feature in the book Under Wood’s Spell by James Howell (Phantom House Books, 2024) an autographed copy of which is included in this sale. See photos.