4477366. MEASURING TOOL FOR ROPES AND CHAINS, boxwood and brass, signed John Rabone and sons, probably the last quarter of the 19th century.
This instrument-making firm started in Birmingham in 1784, and operated until 1963. They were known for precision tools
Dimensions 12x5 cm.
Easy operation and age-related wear, the brass has darkened in the surface. The object feels well preserved and tight in the construction.