Mayes Bros. Tool Mfg. Co. Brass & Wood Torpedo Level

Object/Artifact

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Railway Village Museum

9" Brass & Wood Torpedo Level

9" Brass & Wood Torpedo Level

Name/Title

Mayes Bros. Tool Mfg. Co. Brass & Wood Torpedo Level

Entry/Object ID

2021.10.33

Description

Brass & wood torpedo level measuring 9" long made by Mayes Bros. Tool Mfg. Co.

Use

A torpedo level is a small bubble level usually about nine or so inches in length. It can check for level and plumb.

Acquisition

Accession

2021.10

Source or Donor

Chuck Koch

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Mayes Bros. Tool Mfg. Co.

Time Period

mid-20th century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Side of brass top.

Transcription

Mayes Bros. Mfg. Co. Port Austin, Mich.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

1/2 in

Length

9 in

Material

Brass, Wood