19th Century English Rosewood Marking Gauge With Original Wooden Locking Screw

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A finely crafted 19th-century English marking gauge handcrafted from richly figured rosewood and retaining its original turned wooden locking screw.
… Read more A finely crafted 19th-century English marking gauge handcrafted from richly figured rosewood and retaining its original turned wooden locking screw.
Used by cabinetmakers and joiners to scribe precise layout lines, this elegant single-pin marking gauge reflects the craftsmanship and quality of traditional woodworking before the age of machine production.
The dark rosewood body has developed a beautiful, naturally aged patina over generations of use. It features a turned circular fence, a chamfered stem, a single steel marking pin, and its original wooden locking screw—all characteristic of early hand-crafted examples.
Equally compelling today as a collectible woodworking tool or decorative object, it makes an exceptional addition to a library, study, workshop, or curated interior where the beauty of traditional craftsmanship is appreciated.
Acquired by the current owner in the 1970s, it has remained part of a long-held private collection for more than five decades.
Additional antique woodworking tools from the same collection are available separately. Please visit our Chairish shop to view the complete collection. See less