Mortice gauge
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ebony and brass
Measurements
175 mm (H); 76 mm (W); 400 mm (D)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152626
Summary
Mortice gauge. A brass and ebony mortice gauge. Oval ebony stock with brass top plate. The stock is stamped 'C.J.GODFREY'. There is a tightening screw with inlaid brass plate. 'C.J.G.' stamped twice on the base of the stock. Brass cylindrical stock with half-length shaft. Adjustable screw at the base of the stock.
Provenance
Part of the John Williams Bequest, gifted to the National Trust in 1998.
Marks and inscriptions
On stock: C.J. GODFREY Base of stock: C.J.G.