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2016-487, Plane
Hollow Molding Plane (NC-623)
2016-487, Plane

Hollow Molding Plane (NC-623)

Dateca. 1720-1784
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 5/8" Height: 3" Thickness: 11/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-487
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape that has its toe end cut down. The top and sides edges of the heel have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts, while the toe chamfers are altered. Fitted with a wedge that has a slightly relieved elliptical finial and simple single curve notch, iron is missing.
MarkingsOn toe and heel: "R.E.H," incuse; on top: "XX,", incised