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Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
William Shepley
1770-1796
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Shepley (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1957.0100.011 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Nathaniel M. Dominy
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Object Number
1957.0100.011 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
William Shepley (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1770-1796
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "SHEPLEY" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "G · TUCKER" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "13" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Beech
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
5.7 (H) x 1.3 (W) x 9.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.4 (H) x 3.3 (W) x 24.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock (A) height is 8.3cm. The wedge (C) measurements are: L: 16.6cm, W: 2.7cm, H: 0.9cm. The blade (B) measurements are: L: 17.2cm, W: 2.5cm, H: 0.3cm.