Museum / Archive

Aylmer-Malahide Museum and Archives

Description

A marking gauge consisting of an elongated, square beam and an oval headstock, both made from dark coloured wood and brass. The headstock has a square hole in the center through which the beam passes. The headstock has a brass circle hole on one side where a locking screw can twist to allow the headstock to lock or move.

Material

wood, metal

Category

T&E for Materials

Sub-category

Woodworking T&E

Accession Number

2007-003-0054

Length

15.50

Width

7.00

Height

5.00

Units

cm

Item History

This artifact dates from before 1840 according to the original gift form.

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