Offered here is a classic Vintage Stanley No. 110 Block Plane, produced during Stanley’s highly collectible “Sweetheart Era” (circa late 1920s to early 1930s). This is a solid, dependable woodworking tool designed for fine trimming, smoothing end grain, and general bench work—built during what many collectors consider Stanley’s Golden Age of toolmaking.

A standout feature of this example is the original “Sweetheart” (SW) logo blade, one of the most desirable and recognizable markings in Stanley tool history, placing this piece firmly in the early 20th-century production era.

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Key Features

* Model: Stanley No. 110 Block Plane

* Era: Late 1920s – early 1930s (“Sweetheart Era”)

* Blade/Iron: Original Stanley iron featuring the highly collectible Sweetheart logo (SW stamp)

* Body: Solid cast iron construction with original black japanning present

* Markings: “STANLEY” cast into the toe and “MADE IN USA” on the heel

* Knob: Genuine Brazilian rosewood front knob (more desirable than later beech/plastic versions)

* Adjustment: Traditional thumb nut depth adjustment system for precise control

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Condition

This plane presents as a well-preserved period-correct example. The components appear original and correctly matched to the era, including the Sweetheart blade, cast body markings, and rosewood knob. The japanning remains largely intact, showing honest age appropriate wear consistent with a nearly century-old working tool.

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Why This Piece Stands Out

* Desirable Stanley Sweetheart-era collectible

* Original rosewood front knob (premium material)

* Fully usable woodworking tool or excellent display piece

* Strong appeal to both tool collectors and woodworkers

* Increasingly hard to find in original, unaltered condition

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Ideal For

* Vintage hand tool collectors

* Woodworkers seeking reliable vintage tools

* Stanley tool enthusiasts

* Display / shop decor collections