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2016-276, Plane
Ovolo Molding Plane (NC-799)
2016-276, Plane

Ovolo Molding Plane (NC-799)

Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 15/16" Height: 2 15/16" Thickness: 7/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-276
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side. Top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and lamb’s tongue cuts on the far side. Fitted with sharpened iron and wedge with a slightly relieved round finial and simple single curve notch. Forestock is pierced and two iron brads, through the crack is a working life repair.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM

On toe: Raised "E+H" within a rectangular cartouche.