Object Number 1995.0006.288 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

George Davis (Maker)

Place of Origin

Birmingham, Warwick, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1823-1872

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Stock, on toe; Stamped in block letters "J. EDGAR" in a serrated rectangle.
2. Mark; Stock, on toe; Stamped in block letters "G. DAVIS"

Materials

Iron; Beech; Beech

Dimensions (inches)

6.25 (H) , 9.25 (L) , 0.93 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.88 (H) , 23.5 (L) , 2.38 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements of componenets: A) Stock: L= 24 cm, W= 2.5 cm, H= 8.3 cm B) Iron: L= 19.5 cm, W= 1.5 cm, H= .3 cm C) Wedge L= 15 cm, W= 2.5 cm, H=.5 cm

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Goodman, W. L. 1968 British Plane Makers from 1700.
• pg 113
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• pg 338-42