B64-546. EARLY EUROPEAN IRON PLANE. Wrought iron body with 4" soldered sole, rounded heel, decorative scalloped edge, particularly at toe, 1-1/4" cutter, wood fill behind the cutter and wooden wedge that could be original. The wedge is held by an iron rod peened at the ends. Part of Cliff Sapienza's collection of fifteenth and sixteenth century planes from the alpine area of Northern Italy and Switzerland. In fine condition for its age, a museum quality example of the earliest days of European iron tools. Condition: Good+, Estimate: 400-800