Cornice Plane, Ogee / Reverse Ogee (NC-722)
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 13" Height: 2 2/8" Thickness: 4 1/4"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-256
DescriptionPlane of large rectangular shape with a top discharge, fence has been removed. The stout tote is offset to the right and sits in a mortise behind the throat secured with a nail. The top and side edges have wide flat chamfers that terminate with lamb’s tongue cuts. Fitted with a sharpened iron and a round-topped wedge. Forestock is pierced to receive a traverse stick, which has been secured in place, for pulling the plane while it is being pushed.Mark(s)F*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM
On toe: "SL," incuse
