2013/027
Chesterman stainless steel caliper gauges in a fitted leather case
Chesterman stainless steel caliper gauges (2 No) in a fitted leather case. The shorter gauge (1) is graduated in 1/32nds of an inch to 3 in and in 0.5 mm to 70 mm on one face and in 1/48ths and 1/50ths of an inch to 3 in on the other face. The longer gauge (2) is graduated in 1/32nds and 1/50ths of an inch to 6 in on one face only (the other side being blank). On both gauges there is a locking lever on the sliding caliper.
| Acquisition Number | 2013/027 |
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| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Chesterman caliper gauge |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | c. 1950 |
| Sub-items | Fitted brown leather case with press stud fastener |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | (1) "LONDON" and "1401"; (2) "LONDON" and "1403". |
| Marks | Chesterman, Sheffield |
| Dimensions (mm) | (1) 132 overall length x 20 x 2 (2) 125 overall length x 20 x 2. |
| Donor | Professor Roland Paxton FMBE PhD DEng FRSE CEng FICE, Edinburgh |
| Date Donated | December 2013 |
| Materials | Stainless steel |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location | William Arrol Building. Level 3. West Stairs. Case 10. Lower Shelf. |
