Description

Gladwin Patent Combination Plane & Tool Handle – Rosewood Body – Patented April 9, 1878

An exquisite and uncommon version of Porter A. Gladwin’s ingenious 1878 design, this Combination Tool Handle features a solid rosewood body, elevating its aesthetic and collectible appeal. Patented on April 9, 1878 under U.S. Patent No. 202,105, the tool was designed to serve dual functions: as a handle for interchangeable bits and as a miniature plane.

🔹 Solid rosewood construction – finely grained and beautifully preserved
🔹 Patented April 9, 1878 – U.S. Patent No. 202,105
🔹 Accepts a variety of tools—chisels, screwdrivers, and more
🔹 Integrated slot for a plane iron, allowing the handle to double as a small plane
🔹 Approx. 5″ long x 1¼” wide – compact, elegant, and mechanically clever
🔹 Rare variant—most examples were cast iron; rosewood versions are seldom seen

This tool exemplifies the inventive spirit of the late 19th century, combining utility with craftsmanship. The rosewood body not only adds warmth and sophistication but also reflects the premium nature of this particular example.

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