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2016-304, Plane
Astragal Molding Plane (NC-870)
2016-304, Plane

Astragal Molding Plane (NC-870)

Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 15/16" Height: 3 3/16" Width: 1 1/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-304
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 the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a round finial and simple single-curve notch.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM

On toe: raised "W.P" within a crenelated cartouche, raised "HP" monogram with three pellets within a crenlated cartouche. On iron: "BUTCHER," incuse