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Tool (for wood) (Snipe bill plane)
Charles Reed, William Ash
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Charles Reed (Maker)
Place of Origin
Utica; New York; Oneida; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Steel
- Beech
- Boxwood
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.267 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.267 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Snipe bill plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Charles Reed (Maker); William Ash (Maker)
Place of Origin
Utica; New York; Oneida; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "REED" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "UTICA" (italicized) stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Tang of blade
Inscription: "W\m/ ASH & C\o/" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Wood
- Steel
- Beech
- Boxwood
Dimensions (inches)
5.6 (H) x 0.7 (W) x 9.4 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.2 (H) x 1.9 (W) x 23.9 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The stock height is 8.8cm. The wedge measurements are: L: 16.7cm, W: 2.3cm, H: 0.5cm. The blade measurements are: L: 18.6cm, W: 1.2cm, H: 0.4cm.
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 snipe bill planes, see page 359-360.Book: Goodman, W. L. 1978 British Plane Makers from 1700: 2nd Edition.
• For reference to William Ash & Co, see page 167.Book: Pollak, Emil & Pollak, Martyl. 2001 A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes.
• For reference to Charles Reed, see page 338.