Sliding Gauge
Early 1930s (manufactured)
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This is a sliding button gauge produced in Germany in the 1930s, with measurements in millimetres and also in two other measurements named London and Paris. The central T-shaped section slides along a channel in the centre of the L-shaped section, which makes a space on the left hand side into which a button would be placed. When pushed back together so that the button is snuggly between the two bars, the gauge gives a reading of the diameter of the button.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Forged steel, with engravings |
| Brief description | Steel sliding gauge for measuring the diameter of buttons, consisting of two parts slotted into one another, which make an sideways 'L' shape when closed. Measurements are stamped on one side, and manufacturer's name on the back. |
| Physical description | Steel gauge, L-shaped, with T-shaped part that slides down a channel in the middle of the L-shaped part. The T-shape has a metal knob halfway down. Both parts have measurement marked on them. The back is engraved with the name of the manufacturer. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "Sylbe & Pondorf A.G.
Schmölln-Thg." (Engraved on back of the gauge.) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr F. Beck |
| Summary | This is a sliding button gauge produced in Germany in the 1930s, with measurements in millimetres and also in two other measurements named London and Paris. The central T-shaped section slides along a channel in the centre of the L-shaped section, which makes a space on the left hand side into which a button would be placed. When pushed back together so that the button is snuggly between the two bars, the gauge gives a reading of the diameter of the button. |
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| Accession number | T.6-2013 |
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| Record created | February 19, 2013 |
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