Rare F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM 18th Century Moulding Plane - 110341

$ 395.00
  • Rare F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM 18th Century Moulding Plane - 110341

Rare F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM 18th Century Moulding Plane - 110341

$ 395.00
Item #: 110341

9 7/8 inches long. Great mark. Some tack holes from previous fences and missing stop. Francis NICHOLSON (circa 1683-1753) was the earliest documented plane maker in the USA. Working in Wrentham, MA. When he died, he left most of his tools to his plane maker son, John. To his slave, plane maker Cesar CHELOR, he left tools, land, and his freedom.

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9 7/8 inches long. Great mark. Some tack holes from previous fences and missing stop. Francis NICHOLSON (circa 1683-1753) was the earliest documented plane maker in the USA. Working in Wrentham, MA. When he died, he left most of his tools to his plane maker son, John. To his slave, plane maker Cesar CHELOR, he left tools, land, and his freedom.