Round Molding Plane (NC-626)
Date1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
d. 1784
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 10" Height: 3" Thickness: 1 7/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-406
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with coved step on the discharge side. Top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and turn out on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron, and a working life replaced wedge. Mark(s)CE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM On iron: "XI," incised
