Woodie ID - G.N. Delap?

[Jared Withers]

I found this plane at and antique mall this weekend and brought it home. Wondering if anybody can identify it's age and origin? It is stamped "G.N. DELAP" on the toe and heel. I'm not sure if this is a maker or owner's mark (I've never seen a maker stamp the heel). 22" long. Blade is laminated, stamped Buck Brothers and looks full length, possibly never sharpened based on the machining marks. The plane body shows signs of use (finger and palm marks worn through the finish) but was obviously well cared for. There is a brass bolt through the tote that looks original.

Only needed a honing and is now performs admirably as a try plane.

Any insights appreciated. Thanks!

Jared

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[Jim Koepke]

Jared,

For some reason your images are not opening for me.

My attachment may appear as I was hoping to try something to make your open.

jtk

[Andrae Covington]

Hm, your pics don't show up for me, I just see

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Anyway, I didn't find Delap in the Pollak book. Like you, I've never seen a maker's mark on the heel, so I believe that was just a previous owner.

[Jared Withers]

Pics Retry

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[Andrae Covington]

Ah, there's the pics. Wow, if there ever was a mark on the toe under the owner's name, it's much too faint now. Maybe one of our woodie aficionados can identify via some detail or other, like the brass screw on the tote?

[george wilson]

It looks like my Nurse plane. The iron says Buck,I'm pretty sure. It is a late 19th. Early 20th.C. plane from the way the edges are rounded,not beveled. Interesting brass screw in the tote. Original,or added later? Looks original to me,but it is the first I've ever seen like it.