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Scanned photos of 2016-256 (NC-722) from Englund files.

Scanned survey sheet for 2016-256 (NC-722) from Englund files.

Cornice Plane, Ogee / Reverse Ogee (NC-722)

Dateca. 1720-1753

Maker Francis Nicholson

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Wrentham

MediumWood, iron, and steel

DimensionsLength: 13" Height: 2 2/8" Thickness: 4 1/4"

Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund

Object number2016-256

DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with a top discharge, fence has been removed. The stout tote is offset to the right and sits in a mortise behind the throat secured with a nail. The top and side edges have wide flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a round-topped wedge. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick, which has been secured in place, for pulling the plane while it is being pushed.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM

On toe: "SL," incuse