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	Quantity	1		# of bids	6 bid history | with emails
	Time left	Auction has ended.		Location	Florida
				Country/Region	USA/Jacksonville
	Started	Aug-29-00 17:54:39 PDT		mail this auction to a friend
	Ends	Sep-08-00 17:54:39 PDT		request a gift alert
	Seller (Rating)	xsellr8 (1628)
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	High bid	clruble@fidnet.com (0)
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Welcome to The Virtual Antique & Bottle Shoppe! Honored Members of eBay's PowerSellers Program This scarce 20 m. survey chain has a maker's mark which reads "CHESTERMAN J C SCHEFFIELD ENGLAND." The maker's mark is on both four point tallies as well as the central tally. Handles and tallies made of brass. I'm not sure why the tallies on this chain are reversed on one half (1 point opposing 4 point, etc.). Both handles are marked "20M." There is some light surface rust but no serious corrosion. This is an exceptional piece of 19th century surveying equipment which, after a little attention, will make a great display. The survey chain was developed in 1620 by Edmund Gunter, professor of astronomy at Gresham College, London. He was in favor of decimalization, and a square chain is 1/10 of an acre (1 acre = 4,840 sq. yards). The chain, however, is based on a much older measure, known variously in different parts of Britain as the rod, pole or perch, which was 16 1/2 feet (c. 5 m) in length, or one-quarter of a chain. Ten chains equal 1 furlong, which is 1/8 of a mile. Each 10th link is marked by a piece of brass notched for identification. By the mid-19th century, there were other chains in use, including lengths of 100-feet (30 m), used in North America, 50-feet (15 m) and 20-meters, with centimeter links. The product of wrought-iron smiths, the surveyor's chain is difficult to date unless there happens to be a maker's mark recorded somewhere. Please click here to view our other auctions DISCOUNT! We'll ship any number of items together for a flat rate of $4.95 - even 2 or 3 weeks worth! (excluding items listed with $10 shipping) Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure! Click above to register and get $5 free! Also Accepting Master Card - Visa - American Express Directly. Payment by PAY PAL, credit card or money order shipped within 48 hours of receipt, personal checks held 7 days (first transaction only.) Buyer pays $4.95 shipping/handling/insurance within U.S. We ship Priority Mail or UPS ground (our choice) and personally insure items not covered by carrier. Florida residents add 6% sales tax. Liberal return policy if not completely satisfied. Thanks for taking the time to look and please click the link above for more items of a similar nature. Click here to email us with questions Ruby Lane Antiques & Collectibles

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