Astragal Molding Plane (NC-871)
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 number2016-321
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 slightly relieved round finial and simple single curve notch. The far side bottom edge is rabbeted to receive the working life fence, which is secured with four flat head screws.MarkingsF*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM
On toe: Large "I B," incuse
ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1720-1753
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ca. 1739-1763
ca. 1739-1763
ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1739-1763