Character
Revonoc is a trade name of Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. (H.S.B. & Co.), Chicago — a major hardware wholesale distributor. Planes sold under this mark were likely manufactured by Stanley or Siegley. The suffix "C" denotes a corrugated sole.
The name Revonoc is "Conover" spelled backwards — a reference to the Conover tool-making family. The corrugated sole was a popular option around the turn of the twentieth century, intended to reduce friction during use.
Construction
Bailey-pattern cast iron body with a corrugated sole — the "C" suffix in the model designation. Actual manufacturer attribution (Stanley vs. Siegley) depends on frog shape, lateral adjuster and casting profile. The corrugation runs longitudinally across the full sole width.
Dating
H.S.B. & Co. hardware brands date approximately 1895–1920. The corrugated sole was fashionable circa 1900–1920 and helps narrow the production window.
Notes
This page documents the Revonoc No. 2C as held in the collection. Manufacturer attribution (Stanley or Siegley) and exact variant await physical verification.