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Scanned photos of 2016-391 (NC-842) from David Englund's files.

Scanned fact sheet for 2016-391 (NC-842) from David Englund's files.

Molding Plane, Altered (NC-842)

Dateca. 1753-1784

Maker Cesar Chelor

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Wrentham

MediumWood, iron, and steel

DimensionsLength: 10" Height: 2 7/16" Thickness: 15/16"

Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund

Object number2016-391

DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a reverse ogee step on the discharge side and a recut sole. Top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and small angled steps followed by gouge cuts on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a flat-backed “D” shaped finial and simple single curve notch.
MarkingsCE*CHELOR / WRENTHAM