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2016-297, Plane
Ogee Molding Plane-Sprung (NC-671)
2016-297, Plane

Ogee Molding Plane-Sprung (NC-671)

Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 7/8" Height: 3 1/8" Width: 1 3/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-297
DescriptionSprung plane of standard rectangular shape with a step on the discharge side; spring lines present on the toe. Top and side edges have wide flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and lamb’s tongue cuts on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a round finial and simple single curve notch. The forestock is pierced.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM