Name/Title
Mortise and Marking GaugeDescription
Rosewood and brass mortise and marking gauge. Plated head, screw slide. Brass thumbscrew and shoe, oval bar, marked steel points.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
American, unknownRole
HousewrightDate made
1870 - 1880Time Period
19th CenturyNotes
Dated October 22, 1872.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
"Oct 22, 72"Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallLength
18.5 cmMaterial
Metal (brass), Metal (steel), Wood (rosewood)Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Where rosewood had split it was filled with lead repairs.