Gauge, Marking

Name/Title

Gauge, Marking

Entry/Object ID

2017.34.1.16a-b

Description

Marking gauge, wood (boxwood), square rod 3/4" x 3/4" marked off from 0" to 6" inserted into squarish block inset wtih brass moustache, adjustable brass thumbscrew at top, end with 0" split with metal brad held vertically with top and bottom exposed, side screw holds brad in place, loosening thumbscrew allows numbered rod to slide to desired length, pressure on brad makes small mark, manufacturer unknown, 8 1/4"h x 2 1/2"w x 2 1/2"d, c. 1880s-1890s to 1920s. Lesser quality than rosewood example 2017.34.15 but better quality than ordinary. Formerly L-2

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1929

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 17.25"h x 15.125"w Image Size: 13.25"h x 11"w sight line