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2016-253, Plane
Cornice Plane, Ovolo / Ogee (NC-864)
2016-253, Plane

Cornice Plane, Ovolo / Ogee (NC-864)

Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 13 1/16" Height: 2 5/8" Thickness: 3 3/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-253
DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with an integral fence and top discharge. The stout tote is offset to the right and sits in a mortise behind throat secured with a nail. The top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a round-topped wedge.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM