Rabbet Moulding Plane

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Rabbet Moulding Plane

Description

Flat beech wood rabbet moulding plane. Its iron blade ends with a steel cutting edge. Has an open eye on left

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Barry and Way

Date made

1840 - 1850

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1844.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"Barry and Way / N. York"; "8/8"; "GJB"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2.4 cm

Length

23.7 cm

Dimension Notes

Width of cutting blade: 2.1 cm

Material

Metal (iron), Wood (Beech), Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good