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Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Samuel Newbould, Nathaniel Dominy IV
1769
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Newbould (Maker)
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Yew, European
Museum Object Number
1957.0093.053 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0093.053 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
Samuel Newbould (Maker); Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
Date
1769
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "ND" (conjoined) stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "1769" stamped incuse, partially effaced.
Type: Mark
Location: Top end of blade at edge
Inscription: "[NEWBO]ULD" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Yew, European
Dimensions (inches)
4.1 (H) x 2 (W) x 6.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.4 (H) x 5 (W) x 15.9 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 5.1cm, the length is 15.2. The wedge measurements are : L: 9.6cm, W: 3.9cm, H: 1.5cm. The blade measurements are: L: 15.7cm, W: 3.6cm, H: 0.3cm.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For more information on smooth planes, see page 331-332.Book: Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to Samuel Newbould, see page 173.Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Round planes come in a set of various sizes and are used in conjunction with matching concave soled "hollow" planes to create various decorative edges in wood. They are often used to make moldings and generally come in sets of 16 pairs. For more informati