Lot de 2 anciens calibres ou roulettes de charron, l'un en fer forgé, l'autre en bois - Working tool

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Two antique wheeling gauges or carters’ rollers, one forged iron and the other wood and metal, dating to roughly 1850–1900, in good condition with minor wear from age, originated in Europe.

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ANCIENT TOOLS - FOLK ART

Set of 2 superb wheel gauges/rollers or wheelwright calipers

This tool was used to measure the circumference of wooden wheels in order to adjust the iron banding. The wheelwright rolled the disk around the rim to transfer the exact measurement onto the metal band to be shaped.

- The first is forged iron. The metal disk is notched or marked along its edge. A long forged iron handle is fixed to the center by a rivet. The tool also has a suspension hole at the end of the handle.
Length = 31 cm, disk diameter = 15 cm.

- The second is wood and metal and was used in the 19th century
Length = 43 cm, disk diameter = 18 cm.

Total weight of the tools = 1.025 kg

Pieces that are part of an important collection of tools

ANCIENT TOOLS - FOLK ART

Set of 2 superb wheel gauges/rollers or wheelwright calipers

This tool was used to measure the circumference of wooden wheels in order to adjust the iron banding. The wheelwright rolled the disk around the rim to transfer the exact measurement onto the metal band to be shaped.

- The first is forged iron. The metal disk is notched or marked along its edge. A long forged iron handle is fixed to the center by a rivet. The tool also has a suspension hole at the end of the handle.
Length = 31 cm, disk diameter = 15 cm.

- The second is wood and metal and was used in the 19th century
Length = 43 cm, disk diameter = 18 cm.

Total weight of the tools = 1.025 kg

Pieces that are part of an important collection of tools

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Lot de 2 anciens calibres ou roulettes de charron, l'un en fer forgé, l'autre en bois
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Wood, metal & wrought iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
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Depth
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Estimated period
1850-1900
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