Molding Plane, Altered (NC-602)
Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 7/8" Height: 3 1/16" Thickness: 5/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-405
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a recut sole. Top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with small angled steps followed by gouge cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a flat-backed “D” shaped finial and simple single curve notch. Rear stock is pierced.Mark(s)CE*CHELOR / WRENTHAM
On toe: raised "W.B" within a rectangular cartouche
