Working tool (6) - Ellemaat / size in feet

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Antique wrought-iron length gauge from the 19th century of European origin, in good condition with small signs of aging and spot marks.

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Description from the seller

Antique forged length gauge - 60 - 64 cm

Size in 2 Feet R, Oud ell, Ndl 1/2 ell, 2foot AM - 70 - 87 cm

Size with dark handle - 50 - 58 cm

Size round handle (two triangles) - 50 - 66 cm

Size 1/2 meter f, g (1850, 1851) and brand WIW
- 50 - 62 cm

Size 1/2 meter P Q R S (1880, 1881, 1882, 1883)
And company name J & A van de Sande Breskens
- 50 - 62 cm. (cord)

The hand-forged iron gauge has no notches left

The ell and also the foot were given different measurements by different towns.

In 1820 the metre was introduced

Shipping by registered mail (well packaged in a thick tube and insured)

Antique forged length gauge - 60 - 64 cm

Size in 2 Feet R, Oud ell, Ndl 1/2 ell, 2foot AM - 70 - 87 cm

Size with dark handle - 50 - 58 cm

Size round handle (two triangles) - 50 - 66 cm

Size 1/2 meter f, g (1850, 1851) and brand WIW
- 50 - 62 cm

Size 1/2 meter P Q R S (1880, 1881, 1882, 1883)
And company name J & A van de Sande Breskens
- 50 - 62 cm. (cord)

The hand-forged iron gauge has no notches left

The ell and also the foot were given different measurements by different towns.

In 1820 the metre was introduced

Shipping by registered mail (well packaged in a thick tube and insured)

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
6
Country of Origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
87 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Title additional information
Ellemaat / size in feet
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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