Spiers Steel Jack Plane P40

Original, quality late 19th century steel bodied Jack plane with rosewood infill and a cast brass screw down cap. The sides of the steel body are dovetailed to the sole and have a decorative top edge. The rosewood infill consists of a shaped and square grip to the front infill and a closed handle / grip to the rear and the brass bolt down cap to hold the cutting iron is stamped "Spiers Ayr" for the maker Spiers of Ayr in Scotland, a well known tool and plane maker of this quality. The 2.5" steel cutting iron is stamped for its maker "Hearnshaw Bros". The saw grip closed handle has a nice worn area to the top point for comfort, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. A superb example in fine condition, not easy to find these today.