Rare H. Buchhop mitre plane

Updated August 6, 2026

Antique Henry Buchhop (often referred to as H. Buchop) miter planes are extremely rare pieces of American woodworking history, making recent, direct sold comps nearly impossible to find at any given time. Because they rarely appear on the open market, collectors rely on private sales and specialized vintage tool auctions rather than public platforms like eBay. Historical records specifically identify Henry Buchhop as a specialized cabinetmaker and toolmaker working right out of New York City during the mid-to-late 1800s.Verified Historical Timeline:1867: Henry Buchhop is first documented as a cabinetmaker in the New York City Directory, operating at 133 Sixth Avenue.1872: He is recorded working out of 147 Avenue A.1878: His shop moved to 458 W. 50th Street, where he continued his trade.Why It Matters:Because of its age (roughly 150 to 160 years old), it perfectly fits the legal definition of an antique (which is anything over 100 years old). These specific types of New York piano and cabinetmaker planes are historic artifacts. Because he built them in very limited numbers for high-end woodworkers in the city, finding a surviving model with a clear "H. BUCHHOP" stamp makes it highly valuable to antique tool collectors. **All information obtained from Google lens and AI searches. **

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