This is a blacksmith-made or early forged iron caliper/divider, likely used for measuring the outside diameter of round objects. Hand-forged iron construction.Pivoting legs with inward-turned measuring points.Curved spring bow between the legs.Friction-adjustment pivot at the top.No evidence of modern machine manufacturing. Late 1800s to early 1900s is a reasonable estimate.

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