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2016-274, Plane
Astragal Molding Plane (NC-868)
2016-274, Plane

Astragal Molding Plane (NC-868)

Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 7/8" Height: 3 3/16" Width: 1 3/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-274
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side. Top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and lamb’s tongue cuts on far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a moderately relieved elliptical finial and simple single curve notch.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM