Brass Sliding Caliper (Vernier Caliper) with Dual Scale

ID: k02436
Category: Technology/Equipment
Subcategory: Tools
Location: Old store

Condition: Used

Description: This charming pocket tool from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries is crafted from solid cast brass with an authentic dark patina, representing a fascinating technical document of the evolution of measurement units. The uniqueness of this piece lies in its dual scale, combining the classic metric system in millimeters (METER) with the older system of Rhenish inches (RHEINL), which was widely used in German-speaking countries and Central Europe before the widespread introduction of the metric system. The caliper features a fully functional sliding jaw with its original steel locking element. Fine scratches and general wear reflect its long history in a craftsman's workshop, making it a highly attractive item for collectors of old tools and historical scientific instruments.

450 Kč / €19