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Scanned photos of 2016-424 (NC-720) from Englund files.

Scanned survey sheet for 2016-424 (NC-720) from Englund files.

Cornice Plane, Ogee / Reverse Ogee (NC-720)

Dateca. 1739-1763

Maker John Nicholson

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Wrentham

MediumWood, iron, and steel

DimensionsLength: 13 1/16" Height: 2 12/16" Thickness: 3 13/16"

Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund

Object number2016-424

DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with an integral fence and top discharge. The stout tote is offset to the right and sits in a mortise behind the throat secured with two nails. The top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a round-topped wedge. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick or rope to help pull the plane forward while it is being pushed.
MarkingsI*NICHOLSON