Antique Stanley No. 13 LignumVitae Square Head Mallet 3+ Pounds ca. 1863-1929

Description

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The largest and heaviest all-wood mallet that Stanley offered from the 1860's to 1929. The No. 13 is absolutely stunning to hold. It weighs over 3 pounds and has a very nice heartwood/sapwood contrast. There is some damage from use, but overall is very solid. A previous owner has added a wedge to the top of the handle. This would not have been an original feature. A great addition to any hand-tool or Stanley Tools collection. 12 inches long with a 7" x 3" x 4" head. It has a great "13" stamp on the handle. Stanley never marked these with the "STANLEY" trademark, making them a unique item that requires an intermediate to advanced knowledge about them.
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When applicable, I try to grade the condition of every tool and part objectively using John Walter's grading system from his "Antique & Collectible Stanley Tools" price guide as described below. This is not necessarily an industry standard for grading, and grading vocabulary will vary from collector to collector since there is some subjectivity involved (i.e. "mint" vs. "near mint"). For these reasons, I will also try to list a description of these grades in each listing in order to clarify the grade given to each item. Please refer to the details below and read the "condition" portion of this listing for the condition grading assigned to this item.
MINT: 100% of original finish remaining. No signs of wear or rust - probably never used. No problems or issues.
EXCELLENT: 95-99% of original finish remaining. Very slight wear with no rust. No problems or issues.
GOOD PLUS: 85-95% of original finish remaining. Used but well maintained. Scuffs, light wear, very little rust.
GOOD: 65-85% of original finish remaining. Moderate wear and/or rust. Minor deficiencies - owner's initials, nicks, etc.
GOOD MINUS: 50-65% of original finish remaining. Has seen hard use, but remains serviceable. Scratches, nicks, dents, cracks, chips, improper replacement parts.
FAIR: 25-50% of original finish remaining. Heavy wear and rust. Some parts are broken, missing, or improper - serious flaws.
POOR: 0-25% of original finish remaining. Pitted, abused, heavily worn. Serious damage and missing major parts.