A scarce early beechwood moving fillister plane by JOHN GREEN of York, circa1780 - 1808.

Clear embossed mark 'IOHN GREEN' to the toe.

Brass depth stop with steel soled foot fitted into a dovetailed slot in the stock.

Moveable fence with two fixings.

Fitted with good length blade and original wedge.

Boxwood wear strip with replaced (beech?) section at the heel, please see images.

Previous owner's stamps 'A THOMPSON' and 'McLEOD'.

Six old, treated and wax filled, worm exit holes, please see images.

All parts move freely and tighten securely.

A few minor surface knocks and scratches, please see images.

9⁷/₁₆ inches overall length.