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Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Alex Mathieson & Son
1856-1870
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
Alex Mathieson & Son (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Dundee; Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
- Beech
Museum Object Number
1995.0006.277 A- C
Credit Line/Donor
The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
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Object Number
1995.0006.277 A- C
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Hollow plane)
Category
Tools - The Alexander Forbes Tool Collection
Creator (Role)
Alex Mathieson & Son (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Dundee; Scotland; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1856-1870
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Toe
Inscription: Stamped incuse in block lettering "ALEX MATHIESON & SON" "DUNDEE"
Type: Inscription
Location: Heel
Inscription: Stamped incuse "16"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Beech
Dimensions (inches)
6.25 (H) x 1.75 (W) x 9.375 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.88 (H) x 4.45 (W) x 23.813 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements of components: A) Stock: L= 24, W= 4.3 cm, H= 8.5 cm, B) Iron L= 20 cm, W= 3.5 cm, C) Wedge could not be removed and measured. (Measurements listed above are from the previous cataloguer)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Goodman, W. L. 1968 British Plane Makers from 1700.
• pg 135