Crown molding plane made by Francis Nicholson

Francis Nicholson, American, 1683 - 1753 · 1728-1753

A wooden crown molding plane. There are dents and abrasions, and losses near where a strike peg would be, stock's toe at top. There is minor stains throughout, most notably on the wedge. There is newer abrasions on the sides, wedge top, and heel top. There are distinct checking cracks, most visible on the end grain. In relief on the toe is [F*NICHOLSON / LIVING*IN / WRENTHAM]. In relief on the proper left side at right is [ID].