Museum Object Number1957.0100.011 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Tools
Gift of Nathaniel M. Dominy
William Shepley (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman. "British Planemakers from 1700" (1978) pg. 147.
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1770-1796
1. Mark; Toe of stock; "SHEPLEY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; Toe of stock; "G ยท TUCKER" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; Heel of stock; "13" stamped incuse.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Beech; Steel
5.7 (H) , 9.5 (L) , 1.3 (W)
14.4 (H) , 24.1 (L) , 3.3 (W)
The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 8.3cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 16.6cm, W: 2.7cm, H: 0.9cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 17.2cm, W: 2.5cm, H: 0.3cm.
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of hollow and round planes, see page 331-332.