Tools
A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
New York, New York, United States, North America
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1820-1850
Wood; Iron; Steel
1957.0026.002 A- C
Object Number1957.0026.002 A- C |
Tool (for wood) (Strike block plane)
Tools
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
A. & E. Baldwin (Maker)
Bibliography: Pollak and Pollak, "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes." (2001) pg. 31.
Made planes in New York City from 1830-1841.
New York, New York, United States, North America
For the stock
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
For the blade
1820-1850
1. Mark; Toe of stock; "A & E BALDWIN" arched over "NEW YORK" each stamped within rectangular borders.
2. Mark; Top of blade; An unintelligible line arched over "WARRANTED / CAST STEEL" stamped incuse.
Dominy Family Woodworking
Wood; Iron; Steel
6.3 (H) , 16.6 (L) , 2.7 (W)
16 (H) , 42.2 (L) , 6.9 (W)
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 6.5cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 14.6cm, W: 5.3cm, H: 1.9cm. The blade measurements are: L: 16.3cm, W: 5.1cm, H: 1.4cm.
Text available soon.
[Book] Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For more information on strike block planes, see page 366.