Smoothing Plane

Name/Title

Smoothing Plane

Description

Smoothing plane. Its iron blade ends with a steel cutting edge. Wooden block tapers from the middle to either end.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Smith Lyon

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

The metal blade was warranted by the Sandusky Tool Company, Sandusky, Ohio.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"U. S. L. H. E."; "SMITH LYON / NEW YORK"; "STEEL / SANDUSKY TOOL CO / WARRANTED'

Translation

United States Lighthouse Equipment

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

6.5 cm

Length

19 cm

Dimension Notes

Width of cutting blade: 5 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (iron), Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good