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2016-489, Plane
Round Molding Plane (NC-852)
2016-489, Plane

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