Reverse Ogee / Astragal Molding Plane (NC-700)
Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 10" Height: 3 1/4" Thickness: 1 9/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-359
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a reverse ogee step on the discharge side. Top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and angled steps followed by gouge cuts on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a flat-backed “D” shaped finial and simple single curve notch.MarkingsCE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
On toe: raised "E" and "S" within a crenelated cartouche, along with two circular "X" marks
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1739-1763
ca. 1739-1763
ca. 1739-1763