Rare & Awesome S. DEAN 18th Century Yellow Birch Crown Molding Plane

Planes bearing this imprint are thought to have been made by Samuel Dean (born in 1700 in Taunton, MA., died in 1775) who worked as a joiner in Dedham, MA from 1732-47, making him among America’s earliest plane makers.  AWP5 “B” mark (probably his earliest mark) rated 3 stars rarity.  A super example with its original faceted and pinned tote.  The wedge is a replacement, otherwise a spectacular survivor for over 275 years.  A plane older than the country itself, and made when George Washington was just a youngster.  There is excellent research and information available about Dean at: https://www.earlyamericanplanes.com/ .   A special piece of American history.