Marking Gauge

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Marking Gauge

Description

Mahogany marking gauge with its wooden thumbscrew. Steel wire nail projecting through shank designed for scratching wood. The thumbscrew is in a rabbeted half moon over the bar/block

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

late 18th-early 19th centuries

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

According to Jeff Miller (verbal communication 8/7/2023) this could date from the late 18th century or early 19th century. The inventory card proposes a date of about 1860.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

33.5 cm

Material

Wood (mahogany), Metal (steel)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good