Leather Splitter w/ Plier Type Adjuster  I believe that this was made by Osborne Tool Co. the famous maker and seller of  leather working tools of Newark, but am not sure.  I have had plenty of the plain models, but this is the first one I have ever had with this unusual adjusting feature on the side.  It appears to be in pretty good condition noting that there is a missing thumb screw at the top left, and that there are 2 different washers under the main hold down screws.  Neither of these minor attributes hinders operation or functionality of the piece.  The main point is the unusual squeeze type adjuster on the side.  After squeezing you move the handle around and up and down to adjust the thickness of the cut and when released it is supposed to lock in place.  The outer wheel that it rides on is numbered 1 thru 10 and I assume represents 1/8" increments.  I can find no makers marks or patent information or other info anywhere on it, but it is a quality piece and sure to be a welcome addition to the collection.

Good . . . . .  $395.00       SOLD

Krebs 1884 Patent 9" Leather Splitter   This is a very well made and precision leather splitter. The patent # is 306,760.   The thickness of the cut is regulated with  the ratchet type device on the rear.  You would set it to the desired thickness there, then pull the lever in the front to open it a bit, feed the material in and pull.  It clicks into position with great accuracy.  There are approx 50 click positions, and the depth bar moves about 1/2 inch overall over that range.   The blade is sharp and looks to be full thickness.  There is easily 95% or more of the original japanning.  There is one tensioning thumbscrew missing on one side to help set the upper roller.  Different and very unusual.

  Good+ . . . . . . $495.00

2 Patented Leather Splitters   The smaller 9" splitter on the right is marked with the original patentee's name Harmon and location of Weare, NH.  It has 2 patent dates stamped on the edge of the frame.  The larger 10" on left is marked with the location of Newark, NJ and I believe says it is an Osborne, but it is hard to make out.  I believe that Osborne bought out the patent and produced these later under their name.  Mr. Harmon is a listed maker in the Early American Directory of Makers as a maker / inventor of leather splitters.  The original patent is from 1859 and he took out a second one in the early 1860's. Both splitters are pretty much identical in design and different from others you typically see in that the blade is fixed and it is the table that moves or flexes to regulate the thickness of the cut. 

I saw one of these a few years ago on a fellow's bench at a flea market where he was using it to make belts and it worked like a charm for him.  The blade is fixed and the table has the capacity to flex downward and the thickness of the cut is regulated by the amount of pressure you apply with the rollers which are adjusted with the geared knobs at the top on either side.  There is a spring release for the rollers as shown in the other pics.

10' on Left  Good+......$250.00

8" on Right   Good+.....$250.00

Primitive Leather Splitter   The blade is sharp and looks to be full thickness.    Different and very unusual.

  Good . . . . . . $125.00

Four Rosewood & Brass Draw Gauges   The blade is sharp and looks to be full thickness.    Different and very unusual.

  Good . . . . . . $95.00 / Choice

4 Draw Gauges / Leather Tools   These draw gauges came form the same stash as well.  He bought everything  he saw.  These have been lightly cleaned and with new blades will be ready to go back to work, or make for nice display pieces as is. 

1. Top Draw Gauge w/ Checkered Steel Handle .... Good+ ......$75.00   SOLD!

2. Draw Gauge Wood & Steel ---- Latta Patent .... Good+ ...... $85.00    SOLD!

3. Rosewood & Brass w/ applied Trigger ....... Good+ ...... $125.00   SOLD!

4. Steel Draw Gauge w/ 6" Bar  Good+ ...... $65.00    SOLD!

Osborne Latta Patent Draw Gauge This draw gauge is adjusted but swinging the head to loosen the bar and then is locked in place by twisting the head to tighten it.  The bar is 6" and clearly marked Osborne.  The patent info in on the head.

  Good+ . . . . . . $95.00

Judy's Leather Vice This is a great little tool.  It sits on your knee and you operate it by moving your foot to apply pressure.  Never seen another one before.   

  Good+ . . . . . . $95.00

Combination Leather Tool This is neat leatherworking combo tool.  I count at least 5 different functions including punch, rivet setter, button hole cutter and more. 

  Good+ . . . . . . $55.00

Rosewood & Brass Draw Gauge This draw gauge has a longer than usual bar and that has a hole strategically placed for proper hanging on a nail over the bench so it would not get lost under all the leather on the bench.

  Good+ . . . . . $95.00

50+ Circle Leather Cutting Tools   These leather cutters also came form the same stash and were being collected by the same little old lady's husband who basically never used them.   When I got them they were in the same drawer that they had been in for the last 15 years.  The tape you see is the fellows inventory #'s as he actually collected them and any other tool he could buy.  What you see is what you get.   There are approx 50 of them, please look at the close-ups to get a better idea.  They range in size from 2 1/2" down to 1/8" or smaller.  Some are marked, some are not.  I would like to sell them as a group, but will break out specific ones for a premium.     

Excellent . . . . . . $300.00 / lot  

Leather Tool / Draw Gauge This is typically referred to as a Plough Slitter.  I believe the form is English although i believe there are American versions as well.   

  Good + . . . . . . $125.00

9 Rosewood Handle Leather Tools   The blade is sharp and looks to be full thickness.    Different and very unusual.

  Good . . . . . . $25.00 / Choice

8 Rosewood Handle Leather Tools   These edgers are by various makers. Dodd, Gomph, and Osborne mostly. 

  Good . . . . . . $150.00 / Lot

7 Rosewood Handle Leather Tools   These are by various makers. Dodd, Gomph, and Osborne mostly. 

  Good . . . . . . $150.00 / Lot

Leather Workers Head Knife / Round Knife  Head knives were made by various makers including such names as Dodd, Gomph, and Osborne.  This is a nice 6" Osborne. 

  Good . . . . . . $60.00

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