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Gauge

Object Name:
Gauge
Object ID:
1994.506.03
Description:
Gauges (2). .1 gauge, wood measuring. A long upright rectangular handle has two wood pins near ends. One pin length is 0.7" and the other is 0.75". Ends of handle are undercut and on top surface, one side of handle has long concave chamfer. Checking at both ends of handle. On bottom surface of handle where legs protrude are rectangular patterns around each pin that is perpendicular to long sides.
.2 gauge, wood measuring. Pin length 1.35". Pins longer and more tapered and have a multi-faceted carved points on ends than .1. Distance from point to point is 4.9". Inside distance at base of pins is 4.5" and outside of base at pins is 5.1". Ends undercut and small checks at ends of handle. On bottom surface of handle where legs protrude are rectangular patterns around each pin that is perpendicular to long sides. A long upright rectangular handle with two wood pins near ends. One side of handle has long concave chamfer.
Material:
Wood
Metal
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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