Molding Plane, Altered (NC-691)
Dateca. 1739-1763
Maker
John Nicholson
MediumWood, iron, and steel
DimensionsLength: 9 7/8" Height: 2 9/16" Thickness: 1"
Credit LineBequest of David V. Englund
Object number2016-479
DescriptionPlane of standard rectangular shape with a recut sole and removed step. The top and side edges have flat chamfers with the front far side terminating with a lamb’s tongue cut while the heel and discharge side chamfer stops have been altered. Fitted with a moderately relieved elliptical finial and simple single curve notch.Mark(s)I*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM
On toe: "MI," in square punch-dots; on body: "C+F," incised
