Molding Plane, Altered Round (NC-596)
Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 97/8" Height: 2 13/16" Thickness: 11/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-400
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a recut sole. Top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron, and a working life replaced wedge. MarkingsCE*CHELOR / WRENTHAM
On toe: raised "AW" within a crenelated rectangular cartouche
ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1739-1763
ca. 1739-1763
ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1720-1753
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ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1720-1753
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