04-20-201804-20-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 20, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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18th Century Compagnon-made Plane

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$3,321$2,700
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3093MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 20, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

18th Century Compagnon-made Plane, Europe, 19 1/2-in. body decorated with a draped woman abed, pierced scrolled handle, deeply carved Greek key-decorated sides, the wedge marked and dated "1746."

Provenance: American Heritage Museum, Sandwich, Massachusetts.

Literature: Codes & Symbols of European Tools, cover detail and p. 27.
Provenance: The property of Laurent Adamowicz.
Estimate $3,000-5,000


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Keywords

Laurent Adamowicz, Sandwich