27th Jan, 2022 9:30
The Collectors Sale
RAF Pattern Tautness Meter, by Stanley
English, c.1915, engraved 'Stanley, London', the scale engraved 0 - 1000 LBS PULL WITH FLEXIBLE CABLES, in the original case with label for STANLEY, LONDON to inside of lid. case width 22cm
Footnote: these gauges were used to set the tension on airplane rigging cables in WWI
Sold for £174
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1915, engraved 'Stanley, London', the scale engraved 0 - 1000 LBS PULL WITH FLEXIBLE CABLES, in the original case with label for STANLEY, LONDON to inside of lid. case width 22cm
Footnote: these gauges were used to set the tension on airplane rigging cables in WWI
Auction: The Collectors Sale, 27th Jan, 2022
