Object Number 1957.0026.011 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Round plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Luke Marley (Maker)
Bibliography: Pollak and Pollak. "A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes" (2001) pg. 266.

Place of Origin

New York, New York, United States, North America

Date

1820-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Heel of stock; "H.J.C." stamped incuse.
2. Mark; Heel of stock; "6" stamped incuse.
3. Mark; Heel of stock; "L · H · HAL[?]" stamped within a serrated rectangular border, cut off at edge.
4. Mark; Toe of stock; "H.J.C." stamped incuse, stamped over next mark.
5. Mark; Toe of stock; "N. YORK" stamped incuse, partially effaced, stamped over previous mark.
6. Mark; Toe of stock; "MARLEY" stamped incuse.
7. Mark; Toe of stock; "N\o/ 40 ELM" stamped incuse.
8. Mark; Toe of stock; "L. H. HALSEY" stamped incuse.
9. Mark; Proper right side of stock; "J. FIRMER" stamped incuse, partially effaced.

Subjects

Dominy Family Woodworking

Materials

Wood; Iron; Steel

Dimensions (inches)

4.7 (H) , 9.4 (L) , 1.3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

11.9 (H) , 23.8 (L) , 3.3 (W)

Measurement Notes

The plane was not able to be disassembled. The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 6.5cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 13.6cm, W: 2.6cm, H: 0.8cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 15.8cm, W: 2.7cm, H: 0.3cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[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.