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2016-433, Plane
Molding Plane, Altered Cove (NC-860)
2016-433, Plane

Molding Plane, Altered Cove (NC-860)

Dateca. 1739-1763
Maker John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 5/8" Height: 2 13/16" Thickness: 1 1/2"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-433
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with coved step on the discharge side and a recut sole. The 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.
MarkingsI*NICHOLSON / IN / CVMBERLAND

On toe: deep square punch