Here it is, research indicates that it was made in the 1880 or 1890s. That would mean that I paid less than 15 cents a year for it, not too bad ;) I do have the parts which do not appear in this picture, but they were removed to better examine the plane for identifying marks in order to determine its age. The sole of the plane is remarkably flat, and it is a great candidate for restoration to good working condition as several horrible things have already deprived it of much of its value as an historical specimen. Both sides should arch up, but the left side has had a substantial chunk broken out of it at some time. Some time after that the red paint was applied to the back of the plane. At the moment I am contemplating electrolytic rust removal, which may take off some of the paint as well. It should do this without removing any metal that has not actively turned to rust, and so seems to be the best method to restore the condition of the plane while leaving it as sturdy and useable as possible.

The wooden and brass parts will receive diferent treatment, to be described soon.