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Steel Band Chain

1977/012

66 ft chain of flat steel wound on a cruciform holder

c.1900

SKU: 1977/012 Categories: , ,

Description

66 ft chain of flat steel wound on a cruciform holder and with brass handles (lacks one handle pin). Divided into 66 ft on one side and 100 links on the other. Secured by a leather strap.

Used for measuring distances on land or structures. Being as strong as a chain of links it is lighter more compact and easier to use.

This item was donated by Carfrae & Morrison CE, Edinburgh. Professor Paxton donated to Heriot-Watt University a collection of letter and day books relating to Carfrae and Morrison. They are indexed on University’s Heritage and Information Governance website (https://www.calmview.eu/Watt/CalmView/Default.aspx?).

Additional information

Acquisition Number

1977/012
Item Type

Short Description

66 ft steel band chain
Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1900
Sub-items

None
Supporting Items

None
Makers Number

None
Marks

"CHESTERMAN'S PATENT SHEFFIELD/J.C.". Both handles stamped "66 ft"
Dimensions (mm)

Cruciform holder: 255 (dia); Band 19 (W)
Donor

Date Donated

December 1977
Materials

Steel, brass and leather
Condition

Good
Display Location

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