The top of the calipers are made with a box-joint type mechanism below the hinge, the sides of the box help support the male half and keep the calipers in line, being stronger than a scissors type arrangement.

Right - side detail of the button ornamented hinge and the three leaves.

Below left - top detail of the button ornamented hinge

Below right - detail of the meeting of the two halves of the box joint.

18th Century Style Calipers

Overall Length 9”

Width at bow 5”

    $ 345.00 - available

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