Cornice Plane, Ogee / Reverse Ogee (NC-896)
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 12 7/8" Height: 2 7/8" Thickness: 3 3/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-259
DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with an integral fence and top discharge. The tote, which has a decorative raised medial line, is offset to the right, and sits in a mortise behind the throat secured with a nail. The top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a round-topped wedge. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick for pulling the plane while it is being pushed.Mark(s)F*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
On toe: raised "WD" within a recuagular cartouche; four-petaled flower inside of an octagon, struck four times
