Molding Plane, Altered Side Bead (NC-608)
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 7/8" Height: 3 3/16" Thickness: 9/16"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-486
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a lower addition to the body that is now detached. The top and side edges have narrow flat chamfers, the front far side chamfer terminating in its original lamb’s tongue cut. Fitted with a sharpened iron and working-life replacement wedge.Mark(s)F*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM
On top of body: "VIIII", incised.