Astragal Molding Plane (NC-662)
Dateca. 1739-1763
Maker
John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 10" Height: 3 1/8" Thickness: 1 1/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-442
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side. The top and side edges have narrow 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 moderately relieved elliptical finial and simple curve single curve notch.Mark(s)I*NICHOLSON
On toe: raised "AW" and "S.N," both within a rectangular cartouche
