Molding Plane, Altered (NC-695)
Dateca. 1753-1784
Maker
Cesar Chelor
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/8 × 6 × 10 in (4.1 × 15.2 × 25.4cm)
Body: Length: 10" Height: 3 1/16" Thickness: 1 5/8"
Body: Length: 10" Height: 3 1/16" Thickness: 1 5/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-412
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with coved step on the discharge side and recut sole. Top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and small angled steps followed by gouge cuts on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a flat-backed “D” shaped finial and simple single curve notch. Working life iron strike button set into the heel.Mark(s)CE*CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
