Object number
60/389
Collection
Creator
Description
Moulding plane used to create profiles. From Mr W. W. Field, a wheelwright in Winson, Gloucestershire. Inscribed ‘Madox’ and ‘I. Field’ .
Moulding planes have curved or shaped blades and are used to create mouldings, or profiles, in wood. This moulding plane belonged to Mr W. W. Field, a wheelwright in Winson, Gloucestershire. Mr Field retired circa 1960 and the business closed. The end of this plane is inscribed ‘Madox’ (manufacturer) and ‘I. Field’ (probably a previous owner). William Madox was an eighteenth century London plane maker.
Physical description
1 plane: wood
Production place
Greater London [region]
Production date
1750-01-01 - 1799-12-31
Production period
Eighteenth century, second half
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Associated subject
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3452.tif - High resolution image
