Tools
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
William Weldon (Maker)
East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1766
Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Steel
1959.0158.001 A- C
Object Number1959.0158.001 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Jointer plane)
Tools
Museum purchase
Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
7/25/1737-10/23/1812
Married Katharine Hallome on June 30, 1753. Children: Mary (d. in infancy) and Anna (twins).
2nd Marriage: Married Hannah Baker on November 28, 157 (or 1759), Children: Jonathan (d. in infancy), Hannah, Mary (d. in infancy), Urania, Leah, Nathaniel V, Phoebe, Clara.
William Weldon (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman. "British Planemakers from 1700" (1978). pg. 175.
East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America
For the stock.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
For the blade.
1766
1. Mark; Toe of stock; "Nathaniel Dominy / 1766" stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Top of blade; "WELDON" stamped incuse.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Beech, American; Steel
6.7 (H) , 33.6 (L) , 3.1 (W)
17 (H) , 85.3 (L) , 8 (W)
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 6.9cm. The wedge measurements are : L: 13.9, W: 6.9cm, H: 1.7cm. The blade measurements are: L: 18.9cm, W: 6.6cm, H: 0.4.
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For more information on jointer or trying planes, see page 368.