Mortise and Marking Gauge

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Mortise and Marking Gauge

Description

Lignum vitae mortise and marking gauge with a plated head and screw slide. Brass thumbscrews and shoes and an oval bar.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1870 - 1880

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Notes

Made about 1872. Patented October 22, 1872.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Transcription

"Patented Oct. 22, 1872

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

18 cm

Materials

Material

Wood (lignum vitae), Metal (brass), Metal (steel)

Material Notes

Inventory card lists wood as rosewood.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good