H x W x D: 6 1/16 × 1 1/4 × 9 13/16 in. (15.4 × 3.1 × 25 cm)
Type:
edge planes
Place used:
Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1753-1784
Description:
A wooden table edge molder. Unusual appearance and checking cracks in the endgrain suggest plane was possibly stripped of its protective finish. There are several spots of iron staining and minor dark stains on the sides. There are exit holes from past insect activity, and the ends have several small, short drying cracks. In relief on the toe, oriented vertically, is [CE CHELOR / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM].