Calliper gauge, to measure external barrel height
- maker:
- John Gilbert
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Boxwood calliper gauge by John Gilbert, London, 18th century. Used for excise purposes to gauge the external height of a barrel, 1719-80.
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1998-884
- Measurements:
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overall (closed): 13 x 980 x 225 mm
- type:
- callipers (barrel)
- credit:
- Kebabian, Paul B.
