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Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Robert Thomas
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Robert Thomas (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
- Boxwood
- Beech
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.234 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.234 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Robert Thomas (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "THOMAS / I WARDOUR S[T] / OXFORD ST" stamped incuse.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "J.EDGAR" stamped in a rectangular border.
Type: Inscription
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "3/4" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Steel
- Wood
- Boxwood
- Beech
Dimensions (inches)
6.25 (H) x 1.75 (W) x 9.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.88 (H) x 4.45 (W) x 23.495 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for the overall plane from the previous cataloger. The stock's measurements are: L: 23.7cm, W: 4.3cm, H: 8.5cm. The blade measurements are: L: 18.1cm, W: 2.7cm, H: 0.3cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 15.7cm, W: 2.6cm, H: 0.8cm.
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 molding planes, see page 338-342Book: Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to Robert Thomas, see page 152