FINE SET OF ENGLISH BRASS ARTILLERY CALIPERS.

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An article on pages 111-125 in Volume 33 No. 4 of "Arms Collecting" discusses the English gunner's caliper by David S. Weaver. The article identifies this example as the third standard form which dates between 1760 and 1830. As with earlier forms, this is a 6" inside/outside caliper with scales for diameter of shot and bores of guns identified by the weight of shot fired, with additional scales for angles and degrees and diameters in inches. There are tables for weight of powder for proof and service of iron and brass guns as well. However, this form has the added table "quantity of powder for filling the chambers of brass mortars & howitzers" which are identified for sea and land use. The table for brass guns is expanded to include light, medium, and heavy cannon. The third standard form was a more utilitarian instrument and was made of thicker brass sheet. It also has a slot headed screw rather than an engraved rivet for the pivot. This form is still hand engraved, although many of the fanciful designs of the earlier forms are not present. This form was made by many of the leading instrument makers of the period and is the form most frequently found today. This example is listed on page 120 of the article and is inscribed "Gilkerson Tower Hill London". The caliper tips have small dovetailed pieces of iron to prevent wear. The calipers are complete with an original copy of the above listed volume discussing the forms. CONDITION: Very good with all inscribed tables and markings remaining crisp. A few scattered marks from use and retaining a polished surface. A very scarce military instrument. PROVENANCE: Purchased from Dave Kleiner.

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This item is part of The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
 Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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FINE SET OF ENGLISH BRASS ARTILLERY CALIPERS.
FINE SET OF ENGLISH BRASS ARTILLERY CALIPERS.
Lot number: 1187
Seller: Morphy Auctions
Event: The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
Ends: Wednesday, October 30 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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