Calliper gauge, to measure external barrel height

Made:
1719-1780 in London
maker:
John Gilbert
Boxwood calliper gauge by John Gilbert, London,  18th century

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Boxwood calliper gauge by John Gilbert, London, 18th century
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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
Materials:
boxwood, brass and complete
Measurements:
overall (closed): 13 x 980 x 225 mm
type:
callipers (barrel)
credit:
Kebabian, Paul B.