Museum Object Number1995.0006.314 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Tools
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Charles Reed (Maker)
William Ash (Maker)
Addresses: Cornelia St from 1843-1844. Washington St from 1849-1850. Bibliography: Pollak & Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes." 2001, pg. 338.Bibliography: Goodman, W.L. "British Planemakers from 1700." 2nd edition, 1978, pg. 167.
Utica, Oneida, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
For the stock
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
For the blade
1. Mark; Toe of stock; "REED" and "UTICA" (italicized) each stamped in a serrated rectangular border.
2. Mark; Top of blade; "W[?]ASH&C\o/" stamped incuse.
Iron; Steel; Wood; Beech
3.4 (H) , 9.3 (L) , 2.9 (W)
8.7 (H) , 23.5 (L) , 7.3 (W)
Measurements above are for the stock, The blade measurements are: L: 19.3cm, W: 5.9cm, H: 0.4cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 17.2cm, W: 2.3cm, H: 1.5cm.
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[Book] Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For reference to Charles Reed, see page 338.
[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to William Ash and Co, see page 167.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For a description of molding planes, see page 338-342.