Gauge used for setting the size of rosary beads when being turned. Part of a set of tools illustrating the methods of making rosaries. For the other constituent parts see [1889.2.2 .1 - 4] and [1889.2.2 .6

Collection type: Object
Description: Gauge used for setting the size of rosary beads when being turned. Part of a set of tools illustrating the methods of making rosaries. For the other constituent parts see [1889.2.2 .1 - 4] and [1889.2.2 .6 - .13]. [CW [OPS move] 5/9/2017]
Long description: Gauge used for setting the size of rosary beads when being turned. Part of a set of tools illustrating the methods of making rosaries. The gauge has a short iron point at either end. One point has an unfinished rosary bead attached to it. The gauge has been turned and tapers at either end. It is decorated with two bands of three incised lines. [SM (Verve) 08/12/2014]
Geographical reference: Myanmar (Burma)
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Myanmar (Burma)
Person: Field collector Richard Carnac Temple; PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1889
Date collected: By 1889
Acquisition information: Donated: 1889
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Turned, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
Dimensions: Width: max 15 mm, Length: max 246 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1889.2.2.5

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