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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: selenah on November 12, 2008, 12:24:52 PM

Title: Antique Pedal tool..Any thoughts on what it is or what its worth?
Post by: selenah on November 12, 2008, 12:24:52 PM

Hi Everyone,
  My mother just bought a house that had this antique pedal tool in the cellar.  We are stumped even as to what it is...our early guesses are some sort of wood working tool or an antique saddle punch...It has a 5 pointed star brand logo on the base and that is the only marking on the entire thing....any thoughts or even guesses are welcome.

Thanks

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Title: Re: Antique Pedal tool..Any thoughts on what it is or what its worth?
Post by: D&b antiques on November 13, 2008, 12:01:04 PM

 I would suggest the tool was designed by star tool co.from 1867 to 1883. I would advise contacting the Meekers who buy & sell antique tool's.

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Title: Re: Antique Pedal tool..Any thoughts on what it is or what its worth?
Post by: cogar on November 14, 2008, 05:01:16 AM

After checking all your pictures out I've decided what you have is a foot operated mortising tool. It was used to cut square or oblong holes in wood for making strong joints such as in door/window frames or cross bracing/legs for tables, etc.

Here is your picture followed by a Google Web picture.

Title: Re: Antique Pedal tool..Any thoughts on what it is or what its worth?
Post by: selenah on November 17, 2008, 08:18:54 AM

Thank you so much for your help....I did contact the meekers unfortunately, it is something bigger than what they typically sell but, they were very helpful in putting me in the right direction.

Thanks again.  Any other suggestions on buyers would be great....I figure it would serve a museum or private collector better than it will my mom. :)