Round Molding Plane (NC-852)
Date1737-1784
Possibly by
Francis or John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 15/16" Height: 3 1/16" Thickness: 1 3/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-489
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with coved step on discharge side. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on step and while the far side chamfer stops are worn. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a slightly relieved elliptical finial and simple single curve notch.MarkingsMaker's marks undistinguishable
On toe: "A.JONES," incuse; on heel: "IW," incised
ca. 1739-1763
ca. 1720-1784
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ca. 1753-1784
ca. 1720-1753
ca. 1739-1763
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