Working History — 1820-1870
Plane, smoothing plane
This smoothing plane, with a coffin shaped stock, forms part of a group of tools found in a fine early 19th century tool chest. It is marked with the owner's name 'W Gray'. A metal name plate found in one of the drawers of the toolchest carries the name 'William Gray' and the address 'Cavendish Grove, Wandsworth Road' which was close to Vauxhall Bridge. Gray was living in this area in the mid 19th century. Such a plane was used to smooth curved wooden surfaces.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- 68.29/107
- Object name:
- plane, smoothing plane
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- Production date:
- 1820-1870
- Material:
wood
- Measurements/duration:
- L 189 mm, D 68 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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