19th Century Austrian Long Plane

Description:

19th Century Austrian Long Plane, c. 1812, 54-in. fruitwood body with five turned and carved handles, tombstone shaped escapement, delicately incised carved flowers and cross adorn the top, one side reads "1812," the other "MS," iron blade marked "MK" with four floral petals.

Literature: Codes & Symbols of European Tools, p. 81.
Provenance: The property of Laurent Adamowicz.
Estimate $2,000-4,000


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