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2016-271, Plane
Molding Plane, Altered Thumbmold (NC-634)
2016-271, Plane

Molding Plane, Altered Thumbmold (NC-634)

Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 15/16" Height: 3 1/16" Width: 3/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-271
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side and a recut sole. Top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and lamb’s tongue cuts on the far side. Fitted with sharpened iron and a working-life replaced wedge.

MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM