This is a very Early plane in totally original condition. There is some damage to the front knob but this does not affect function. It is a very efficient smoothing plane which I have used regularly as part of my furniture making, mainly on oak, and it works as well as a new tool. The blade is very sharp and the sole has been honed dead flat with a diamond stone. There are no cracks to the sole. The original owner stamps are evident in both front and rear totes. Plane will be well packed and sent tracked delivery.