A Rapier No. 12 Cast Iron Block Plane by Anglo Scottish Tool Co. Ltd.

A mid-20th century No. 12 block plane manufactured by the Anglo Scottish Tool Co. Ltd. under the Rapier brand name in Gateshead, England. The tool is constructed with a cast iron body featuring a red painted interior finish. The toe of the body is cast in relief with the word RAPIER and the bed behind the front knob is cast with the model designation Nº 12. The lever cap retains a partial red text reading RAPIER and black text identifying the manufacturer as ANGLO SCOTTISH TOOL CO LTD, GATESHEAD 11 ENGLAND. The plane is equipped with a steel iron and a turned wooden front knob. A knurled adjustment wheel is positioned beneath the lever cap for blade regulation.