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Well, I've pretty much drawn a blank. There was a 5 1/2 plane with quite a few similarities and a blade with an identical stamp on another forum. But no one could identify that either. I shall have to accept it will remain shrouded in mystery for the time being and just enjoy using it. Many...

Following up on your information on the iron, another possibility is WS Tools of Birmingham which became part of Woden. They made a feature of using crucible cast Sheffield steel blades but the rather indistinct pictures from their catalogue shows their logo on the lever cap.

That's interesting, thanks. I've heard of Ward Chisels but didn't know they made planes and Dronfield and Chapman are entirely new to me. I will explore further. Interesting info on the steel too.

Hi. I was rummaging in my shed and found a rusty old No 4 plane on a shelf. Which was quite nice, like finding a ten bob note in the pocket of a rarely worn jacket. It must have come with some job lot won in an Ebay auction and been forgotten. Judging by the smears on the sole and the chunks...