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instrument

human history
  • Other Name

    feeler gauge (descriptive name)

  • Description

    feeler gauge

    engineering tools for measuring gaps; flat-waisted, blade-type instrument with rounded end; blunt; ring for attachment or suspension at "handle" end suggests this may be one of a set, the remainder of which are lost

    markings: maker's mark impressed: "J.W. WOOD / LIVERPOOL"

    associated with John Wynne, cabinet maker: 89674 John Wynne, NZEF WW1, reservist attested May 1918

  • Accession Number
    2015.34.42
  • Accession Date
    12 May 2015
  • Department
instrument 2015.34.42

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