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UPSON NUT CO., Unionville, Connecticut & Cleveland, Ohio
  • Metal Planes, Planes and Rules
  • from before 1854 until 1911
  • Marks: 1) UPSON NUT CO., 2) THE UPSON NUT CO./UNIONVILLE,CT.
  • From DAT: Stanley Rule & Level Co. acquired an Upston Nut Co. in 1893; that was quite probably actually this company but, if so, may only reflect an acquisition of the Connecticut facility and be when they otherwise moved to Ohio.
  • References
    • Roberts, Kenneth D. 1978. Wooden Planes in 19th Century America Volume I. Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire: Ken Roberts Publishing Co.
    • Rosebrook, Donald. 1999. American Levels and Their Makers Volume I - New England. Mendham, New Jersey: Astragal Press.
    • Smith, Roger K. 1981. Patented Transitional & Metallic Planes in America 1827 -1927 Athol, Massachusetts
    • Smith, Roger K. 1992. Patented Transitional & Metallic Planes in America Volume II. Athol, Massachusetts
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