Convex Radius Cutting Plane

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Convex Radius Cutting Plane

Description

Wood and steel convex radius cutting plane. Also referred to as a "compass plane." Is complete with its wooden fence.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

A. Cumings

Date made

1845 - 1855

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1849.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"MOULSON BROTHERS / WARRANTED / CAST STEEL / IMPROVED / WELDED"' "A.CUMINGS / BOSTON"; "W. H. DEVITT / 8 / 4"

Notes

According to the 3 x 5 inventory card the inscription W. H. DEVITT refers to one of the object's possible owners.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

5.5 cm

Length

20 cm

Dimension Notes

Width of the cutting blade: 3.5 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Retains its original thick wooden wedge