Plough plane
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, metal and brass
Measurements
240 x 210 x 115 mm
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153365
Summary
A plough plane for cutting grooves and dados. It has two brass-tipped and topped pegs securing wooden blocks with brass and metal attachments and screws and a blade with wooden peg through one block.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
End of wooden blocks: GLEAVE/MANCHESTER Ends of wooden blocks: H WHITTAKER Appears 6 times at ends of wooden blocks: H.Broughton