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Plane, 2016-255
Cornice Plane, Ogee / Reverse Ogee (NC-889)
Plane, 2016-255

Cornice Plane, Ogee / Reverse Ogee (NC-889)

Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 12 7/8" Height: 2 11/16" Thickness: 3 3/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-255
DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with an integral fence and top discharge. The tote, which has a decorative raised medial ridge, is offset to the right, and sits in a mortise behind the 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. A working life iron strike button is set into the forestock.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM

On toe: raised "THO.WEEKS" within a crenelated rectangular cartouche, struck twice, and an illegible mark