Object Number 1995.0006.314 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection

Creator (Role)

Charles Reed (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.

William Ash (Maker)
Bibliography: Goodman, W.L. "British Planemakers from 1700." 2nd edition, 1978, pg. 167.

Place of Origin

Utica, Oneida, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

For the stock

Secondary Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

For the blade

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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.

Materials

Iron; Steel; Wood; Beech

Dimensions (inches)

3.4 (H) , 9.3 (L) , 2.9 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.7 (H) , 23.5 (L) , 7.3 (W)

Measurement Notes

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.

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[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.