Try square
John Rabone & Sons
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Boxwood and brass
Measurements
358 mm (W); 772 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Birmingham
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26120
Summary
Boxwood try square the stock of which has a brass protective plate. The broken blade is marked off on both sides in inches graduated in eighths of an inch. The blade is also stamped on one side with the maker's mark; J. RABONE (and) SONS / BIRMINGHAM / MADE IN ENGLAND. The stock is marked in crayon; Is out of Square.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
John Rabone & Sons, manufacturer