Cornice Plane, Ogee / Reverse Ogee (NC-564)
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 13 1/16" Height: 2 1/2" Thickness: 3 1/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-260
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 the throat secured with a nail and peg. 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. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick for pulling the plane while it is being pushed.MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
On toe: raised "T.S" within a crenelated rectangular cartouche; "E.HOWE," incuse
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