Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476 - AS OF SEPT 25

$ 4,995.00
  • Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476

Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476 - AS OF SEPT 25

$ 4,995.00
Item #: EXCELSIOR 104476

Great mark. 9 7/8 inches long. It has the usual shoulder splits, but otherwise a fine example. One of the best. 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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Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476
Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476
Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476
Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476
Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476
Fine F. NICHOLSON LIVING IN WRENTHAM Yellow Birch 18th Century Plow Plane 1683-1753 - EXCELSIOR 104476

Great mark. 9 7/8 inches long. It has the usual shoulder splits, but otherwise a fine example. One of the best. 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.