Object number
55/344
Creator
Description
This wooden marking gauge was made and used by Mr F. W. Privett, a joiner and woodcarver. It has a lance wood arm, carved mahogany bridge and an ebony wedge. A marking gauge is used by craftsmen to mark parallel lines spaced from a fixed margin, usually the face side or edge of the workpiece.
Physical description
1 marking gauge: wood (mahogany); ebony; lance
Production place
Basingstoke
Production date
1900-01-01 - 1924-12-31
Production period
Early-twentieth century
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Material
Associated subject
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_870.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_872.tif - High resolution image
