Vintage WEBB, WM. P./WASHINGTON, D.C.
1 3/4" Round Molding Plane
Born ca 1820 per Directory of American Toolmakers
So this plane has some age
Plane is marked “Wm. P.Webb WASHINTON, D.C.”
Blade is marked “W.BULCHER” with an arrow and Maltese Cross below the name
W Butcher is supposed to be a William Butcher who had a hand in making tool steel blades from 1830 - 1870
By the 1850s, W. & S. Butcher was one of the most important manufacturers in Sheffield. The firm was recognized as a specialist in edge tools, files, and razors, besides pocket cutlery, scissors, and Bowie knives. In the 1850s, apparently about 500 workers were employed.
So with the marks on the plane and bale we have here a rare very vintage round molding plane
Blade is sharp but can use cleaning
CONDITION
Very Good
Very Good
No issues noted
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