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Title: Gabriel wood plane
Post by: GaryD on November 28, 2013, 07:32:24 PM

I found an old plane (maybe a plow plane) at an antique mall.  It was stamped "Gabriel" on one end.  It needed some work, thumb skews were intact.  Don't know anything about these, but thought it was interesting.  The tag said early 1800's.  Think they were asking $20 or so.  Are Gabriel collectible at all?  Condition is rough.  Thanks for any info.

Title: Re: Gabriel wood plane
Post by: dowdstools on November 28, 2013, 09:01:44 PM

I'd have to check my reference material to see if Gabriel was a maker. It could just be an owner's stamp.

Title: Re: Gabriel wood plane
Post by: Lewill2 on November 28, 2013, 09:13:16 PM

English maker, Gabriel 1770-1793 2 different locations.
Gabriel & Sons 1794 - 1796
Gabriel T. & C. 1814 - 1822

Seems he/they are commonly found English made planes. His Gabriel & Sons marked planes were in the Seaton Tool Chest.

Title: Re: Gabriel wood plane
Post by: tucker on December 05, 2013, 05:30:18 AM

bit more info,christopher gabriel,born 1746 falmouth cornwall.married alice trowell 1769,
moved to golden lane,city of london 1770.-1793.=banner lane from 1793.plane mark should be
in zigzag border.fairly common but good maker.

Title: Re: Gabriel wood plane
Post by: BruceS on December 08, 2013, 01:57:01 PM

An interesting thing about old wooden planes.   I've found many old planes with the Mfg. stamped on one end and the owners name stamped on the other end.

Title: Re: Gabriel wood plane
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on December 08, 2013, 02:46:57 PM

I saw an all wood core box plane at a pattern makers shop last week. There is a name on the end, but it is too faint to read. I will post a photo later. Anyone have any information?