Plane
W. Greenslade
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, brass, metal
Measurements
240 x 215 x 75 mm
Place of origin
Bristol
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153363
Summary
Plough Plane. A wood and metal plough plane with two brass topped handles. The gauge is composed of two shaped wooden blocks nailed together with a brass screw. A metal blade is held in place by a wooden peg. Two diamonds in the brass are located on the handle.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
Duplicated on both ends of object: D. AMES On end of object: W. GREENSLADE/BRISTOL On end of object: EXHIBITION MEDALS/LONDON. DUBLIN/PARIS. MELBOURNE
Makers and roles
W. Greenslade, manufacturer