I was at a local shopping mall that was having an antique show the other day
and spotted an infill shoulder rabbet plane. The plane had some pitting on the
sides, a crudely made replacement wedge, a good-sized nick in the blade, and a
coating of lacquer(?) applied over all of the exterior surfaces, but, hey,
what do you expect for a plane found in front of J.C. Penny's? The rosewood(?)
infill was in very nice shape but I could not make out the marking on the
blade. I got the plane for $25 + tax, got it home and removed the lacquer with
mineral spirits. Upon cleaning up the blade I found the following inside of an
engraved oval:

 W THACKERAY
 PLANE MAKER
 ARMLEY YORKS

The plane is 1.25" wide and 7.625" long. Do any of you know any history on
this maker? When his planes were produced? Any help would be appreciated.

This is my first infill plane so I am kind of excited about finding it. I will
make a new wedge and will regrind the blade.

thanks,

Bill B.