Round Molding Plane (NC-613)
Dateca. 1720-1753
Maker
Francis Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 13/16" Height: 3" Width: 1 3/8"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-322
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a coved step on the discharge side. Top and side edges have flat chamfers that terminate with gouge cuts on the step and taper off on the far side. Fitted with a sharpened iron and wedge with a slightly relieved round finial and simple single curve notch.Mark(s)F*NICHOLSON / WRENTHAM
On side: "M" and "W," crudely incised