An excellent iron and brass surveyor's or Gunter’s* land measurement / surveying chain.

This interesting Gunter’s chain measures 2 POLES or one-half "chain" in length, with 50 links each connected by iron and brass rings, measuring 11 yards (33 feet) in length.
Each 5th link with a brass tally ring - other connecting rings iron. Swivel iron handles - each with a brass connector plate and stamped with the initials L J, one plate with a partially illegible makers mark also stamped with a touch-mark on edge (shown below).
This chain is in excellent condition, no pitting on iron (see "19th Century Scientific Instruments", Gerard L. E. Turner, page 260 for a similar example).
If you are looking for a fine early 2 P Gunter’s / surveyor’s chain, this one is for you - satisfaction guaranteed. A special addition to your collection of surveying instruments OR your dealer inventory.

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* Edmund Gunter (1581 - 1626) developed the iron chain for ground measurement (surveying).

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