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Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
T. J. M'Master & Co, William Butcher
1821-1839
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
T. J. M'Master & Co (Maker)
Place of Origin
Auburn; New York; Cayuga; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Boxwood
- Beech
- Steel
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.273 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.273 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Molding plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
T. J. M'Master & Co (Maker); William Butcher (Maker)
Place of Origin
Auburn; New York; Cayuga; 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
Date
1821-1839
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Heel of stock
Inscription: "INCH" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "T.J.M'MASTER, & C\o/" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "AUBURN" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Toe of stock
Inscription: "N.Y" stamped within a serrated rectangular border.
Type: Mark
Location: Tang of blade
Inscription: "W. BUTCHER" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Boxwood
- Beech
- Steel
Dimensions (inches)
6 (H) x 2.2 (W) x 9.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15 (H) x 5.7 (W) x 24.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for assembled plane. The height of the stock is 8.5cm. The wedge's measurements are: L: 17.3cm, W: 2.7cm, H: 1.3cm. The blade's measurements are: L: 19.0cm, W: 3.2cm, H: 0.5cm.