Object number
69/96
Description
A marking gauge, used to mark parallel lines from a fixed margin. It is made of wood with a brass screw and trim. It is marked 'W. Newton'. The gauge is part of a set of cabinet maker's tools, many of which are marked 'W. Newton', suggesting this may have been the name of the cabinet maker from whom the donor acquired the set.
Physical description
1 gauge: wood, metal
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘GAUGE (Marking) // 69/96 // CRAFTS Wood // ... // CUTTING GAUGE // Wood // Brass // [pencil drawing] // Marked W Newton’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11554.tif - High resolution image
