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Vintage Marples No. 2153T Rosewood Mortise & Marking Gauge with Original BoxMade in Sheffield, England (c. late 1960s – early 1970s)
For sale/sale is a beautiful vintage Marples No. 2153T Combination Mortise and Marking Gauge in dense, dark red Rosewood with heavy brass wear strips, brass pull-slide, and brass thumbscrew locking stock.
This gauge comes complete with its original Marples box featuring the classic three-shamrock (Trefoil) trademark logo.
Item Details & Features:
Manufacturer --- Wm. Marples & Sons (Sheffield, England)Model --- No. 2153 TWood Species --- Premium dark red Rosewood with deep, rich grain.Hardware --- Heavy solid brass face plates (wear strips), knurled brass thumbscrew, brass slide strip, and crisp steel spurs.Stampings --- Stamped on the stock: \"MADE IN MARPLES ENGLAND\" over \"Nº 2153 T\".Packaging --- Includes original cardboard box with traditional Marples Shamrock trademark labeling.Condition --- The Gauge: Outstanding vintage condition. The wood shows rich tone and luster. The brass components display light natural patina consistent with age. Smooth mechanical action on both the brass slide and stock thumbscrew. Spurs are intact.Box --- Original box included; shows light age-appropriate shelf wear/discoloration, but retains clean, legible classic Marples branding
Please see photos for exact condition of the gauge and box.NoA fantastic addition for vintage tool collectors or woodworkers looking for a high-quality, Sheffield-made layout tool ready for use or display.
Will be carefully packed and padded for shipment.
