October 27, 20169 yr comment_81011 I searched for it under picture framing thinking it might be used for sizing matting but struck out there too. Having a small rack and pinion adjustment and then hand stamped numbers sounds like it may have been repurposed but from what? Report
October 27, 20169 yr Author comment_81013 I am kind of stuck on the whole solid brass thing, why is anything solid brass? Because it is exposed to high moisture or water correct? Solid brass = ships instrument? Mapping tool? Report
October 27, 20169 yr comment_81015 12 minutes ago, John Morris said: I am kind of stuck on the whole solid brass thing, why is anything solid brass? Because it is exposed to high moisture or water correct? Solid brass = ships instrument? Mapping tool? That's what I thought and searched for it under navigation tools and struck out there also. Report
October 27, 20169 yr comment_81016 I also thought it might be an early slide rule and came close there but no cigar. Report
October 27, 20169 yr Author comment_81017 Cool research source Dan, love the graphic. It may have already been mentioned here, but it also appears to be some sort of gauge that should attach to a machine. Report
October 27, 20169 yr comment_81050 9 hours ago, John Morris said: I am kind of stuck on the whole solid brass thing, why is anything solid brass? Because it is exposed to high moisture or water correct? Solid brass = ships instrument? Mapping tool? Or it was simply easier to work with than steel. Or readily available. John Report
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