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TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool
TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool

TJ M'Master & Co Marking Gauge Convict Labor 1821-1838 Antique Wood Tool

$ 18.47

Availability: 43 in stock
  • Condition: USED. Please see all photos. Cracks at both ends of the shaft. Thumbscrew has wear on top, but threads are in good shape. Slitter and nails are worn down and have rust. Gauge shows wear and use with nicks and scratches, thumb screw marks. Please see all photos and let me know if you have any questions.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Brand: T. J. M'Master & Co.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

    Description

    Antique Wood Marking Gauge
    T. J. M'Master & Co.
    Length: 9-3/8" (approx.).
    Not marked with scales.
    Wood thumb screw.
    Head is marked "T. J. M'MASTER & Co, AUBURN" (Auburn is very faint).
    Maker Info:
    "Truman J. McMaster (b.July 9, 1797 in Ballston Spa, NY, d.Sept 24, 1880) was a brother of Zalmon J. Alonzo Deluzon McMaster (b. Feb 22, 1812). He was part of Dunham & McMaster from 1821-25 with Samuel Dunham. Using convict labor, he made planes at Auburn prison 1825-29 and at Sing Sing prison from 1829-38. In 1839 he defaulted on his contract and it was taken up by Young & McMaster with that McMaster being Alonzo D. McMaster. The 1833 contract at Sing Sing prison called for 30 convicts at 37-1/2 cents per day." This is the D1 maker stamp which has a rarity rating of 1 Stars (uncommon)
    -
    A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes
    (Thomas Elliott, 4th Edition).
    Condition: Please see all photos and full condition notes above.
    If you collect
    marking gauges
    , I have several now in my
    eBay store
    , as well as other
    collectible vintage and antique tools
    . I'm always happy to combine shipping.  If you'd like a quote prior to purchase, please let me know all the items you're interested in, as well as your shipping zip code. Thank you for your interest!