Narrow bead molder made by Cesar Chelor

Cesar Chelor, American, 1720 - 1784 · 1753-1784

A wooden bead molder. There is evidence of older dents, abrasions, and scratches, but the plane is covered in a dark stain that obscures damage from past use. There is uneven staining and dark stains on the stock's proper right side. There is minor checking crack at the stock heel's proper left side. In relief on the toe, oriented vertically, is [CE*CHELOR / WRENTHAM].