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2016-319, Plane
Molding Plane, Altered Quarter Round (NC-914)
2016-319, Plane

Molding Plane, Altered Quarter Round (NC-914)

Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 10" Height: 2 7/8" Thickness: 1 1/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-319
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 a working-life replaced wedge. Forestock is pierced.
MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM