National Museum of African American History and Culture
Jack plane made by Cesar Chelor
Cesar Chelor, American, 1720 - 1784 · 1753-1784
A wooden jack plane. In relief on toe is [CE*CHELOR / LIVING IN / WENTHAM]. Below is another relief that reads [HR]. The stock has minor checking cracks on top of it. There is no striking button present, which may account for surface loss near toe.
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