Marking Gauge

Name/Title

Marking Gauge

Description

Marking gauge (also described as a slitting plane). Very long wooden block with fitted but removable gauge. Iron blade with wedge and a turned hand-hold on end.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1870 - 1890

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1880.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3.5 cm

Width

3 cm

Length

54 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good