VINTAGE Complex Molding Plane C. L. Spaulding Elmira N.Y.
A vintage complex molding plane marked C.L. Spaulding, Elmira N.Y. refers to 19th-century woodworking tools produced by William Spaulding (1822–1897) in Elmira, New York. These specialized wooden planes were often crafted to create specific, intricate, or complex molding profiles in furniture and architectural trim.
· Maker: William Spaulding was an active toolmaker based in Elmira, NY.
· Time Period: Mid-19th Century (likely mid-to-late 1800s).
· Context: Spaulding is known for his work in the Elmira area, sometimes associated with tools sold through dealers like Riggs & Watrous.
These planes are highly prized by collectors for their, often, high-quality, dense wood construction (commonly beech or boxwood) and the unique, intricate profiles they cut.
Typical characteristics of molding planes by C.L. Spaulding:
