Antique Forester's Log Measuring Caliper c.1890 Polaroids The wheels on one side

The wheels on one side swivel to maneuver the cart

There is a slight bend in the pole visible from one side only

Last used in a theater in Oakland

The toy was first introduced and sold to the public in 1913 at the Toy Fair held at the Broadway Central Hotel in New York City

A cast iron bottle capper with wooden handle

Antique Forester's Log Measuring Caliper c.1890 Polaroids The wheels on one sideABOUT A large antique adjustable caliper used to measure the size of trees to cut. Double sided with measurements on each side. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1890 1910. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 77. 75 in. W 21 in. D 1 in. HISTORY Unknown.