Cornice Plane
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 13" Height: 2 1/2" Width: 4 3/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-258
DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with an integral fence and top discharge. The working life replaced tote is offset to the right and sits in the original mortise behind the throat. The top and side edges have wide flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a working life replaced wedge. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick for pulling the plane while it is being pushed. Two working life repairs, one on each side, with nails that go through splits in the body.Mark(s)F*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM
On toe and heel: a number of incuse punches
