Pace stick
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bamboo and brass
Measurements
985 x 75 mm
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 33164.1
Summary
A bamboo and brass pace stick. Tapered bamboo legs hinged at the top with a brass fitting and shod at the ends with a conical brass terminal.Part way down a piece of cord, passing through both legs, determines their opening width. The top of one leg is engraved; PATENT / 103.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.