Mortice gauge
William Marples and Sons
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass and mahogany
Place of origin
Sheffield
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152621
Summary
Mortice gauge. A mahogany and brass mortice gauge which has a head with a tightening screw. It is impressed with the stamp 'HIBERNIA. Wm. MARPLES and SONS SHEFFIELD' and the initials 'C.M.'. Stock with square section and a brass adjustment screw.
Provenance
Part of the John Williams Bequest, gifted to the National Trust in 1998.
Marks and inscriptions
HIBERNIA. Wm. MARPLES and SONS SHEFFIELD / C.M.
Makers and roles
William Marples and Sons, manufacturer