Bidspirit auction | Footprint No. 4 Cast Iron

Footprint No. 4 Cast Iron Smoothing Plane Made in England - A vintage Footprint Tools smoothing plane, approximately size number 4, manufactured in Sheffield, England. The tool consists of a cast iron body with a black japanned finish. The lever cap features a rectangular white and gold label displaying a silhouette of a human footprint above the word FOOTPRINT. Behind the rear handle, the main casting includes the raised text MADE ENGLAND. The tool is equipped with a steel iron and chip breaker, secured by a plated lever cap. The handles are crafted from wood, comprising a front knob and a rear tote. The plane includes a brass depth adjustment nut and a lateral adjustment lever for blade alignment.