Maker

Grey & Rushton (Coventry, England)

Model

N/A

Serial Number

N/A

Dimensions

Height 720 mm

Image

Description

According to a son in law (C. Mills) of the manufacturer (John Rushton), this Vernier Height Gauge is made of 'gauge steel', a high carbon steel hardened and tempered in oil. The instrument was generally used in conjunction with a surface plate and a sriber to mark (scribe) the height of a work piece.

History & comments

The company of Grey & Rushton was formed in 1941 and continued production of inspection tools until about 1967 at their premises at 93 Far Gosford Street, Coventry and Clinton Street, Leamington Spa.

Conservation

In a fine wooden box

Condition

Mild rust on metal surface

Remarks

• Another height gauge with similar characteristics, made by Chesterman is also available in the collection (0102). 
• Many thanks to C. Mills for providing the information on this tool and its manufacturer.
• Catalogued by T. Ko
• Updated by F. Pall & J. M. Rüeger

Dates

Manufactured in 1950 (approx). Catalogued in 1997 & 2005