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2016-444, Plane
Ogee Molding Plane (NC-865)
2016-444, Plane

Ogee Molding Plane (NC-865)

Dateca. 1739-1763
Maker John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 15/16" Height: 3 3/16" Thickness: 1 1/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-444
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side. The top and side edges have narrow 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

On toe: raised "IS" within a lightly crenelated rectangular cartouche