>From  BugBear
It's quite odd that some classes of tools
are more-or-less-traditionally ornate, and
some are not.
I don't think I've ever seen a "decorated"
chisel, saw or (English) plane.

But try squares, "ultimatum" braces
pattern-maker's
trammels, and plumb bobs are quite
often high decorated.
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Paul,

and don't forget those most fantastically decorated tools, the ebony /
rosewood and brass levels.
Some of the Scottish plane makers, like Galloway for instance had a
decorative touch. But it mostly didn't happen further south. Any
thoughts from a local perspective??
Peter,
In Melb.

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