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2016-357, Plane
Reverse Ogee / Astragal Molding Plane (NC-886)
2016-357, Plane

Reverse Ogee / Astragal Molding Plane (NC-886)

Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 10 1/16" Height: 3 3/16" Thickness: 1 3/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-357
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with reverse ogee step on the discharge side. Top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the ogee step and small steps followed by gouge cuts on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a moderately relieved elliptical finial and simple single curve notch.

MarkingsCE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM

On toe: raised "J.S" within a crenelated rectangular cartouche