Ell Rod, European, 1802

Made:
1802 in Europe
European Ell Rod of hard brown wood with carved faces

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European Ell Rod of hard brown wood with carved faces
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European Ell Rod of hard brown wood with carved faces, and inscribed in relief "Anno, 1802, ACB." Ell = 26 7/8" allowing for worn end. Handle carved with a "closed hand" and a hollow cage containing three loose wooden balls

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1950-106
type:
linear measure (ell)
credit:
Sotheby and Compan