7003-285 METALLIC PLANE CO. smoothing plane. With the original lever-activated cutter adjustment based on Storke's 1875 patent rather than the faucet handle design used later. 9" corrugated sole with adjustable throat, marked on left cheek, proper marked "Excelsior" cutter, original beech tote has crack at base, japanning 50% with surface rust, mostly on the knob and lever cap. Good- 60-120 (CBM779)