Cornice Plane, Ogee / Reverse Ogee (NC-721)
Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsOverall (including traverse stick): 13 3/16 × 9 5/8 × 6 5/16 in (33.5 × 24.5 × 16cm)
Body: Length: 13 3/16" Height: 2 15/16" Thickness: 4 5/16"
Body: Length: 13 3/16" Height: 2 15/16" Thickness: 4 5/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-348
DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with an ogee step that protrudes down to form a fence and top discharge. The tote, which has a decorative bisectional top, 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 gouge cuts on the step. Fitted with a sharpened iron and round-topped wedge. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick, which has been secured in place, for pulling the plane while it is being pushed.Mark(s)CE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
