4” long. Paper tag is only the antiques dealer’s inventory gibberish, no ID info. 4” long. NOT for measuring children’s’ feet (favorite answer so far.) Whatzit? https://www.flickr.com/photos/189102681@N07/shares/G3b2i9
Perhaps to measure out punishment then? (Cited from: https://www.antiquers.com/threads/nobuddy-nose…winchester-wood-thing.66219/)
Is this a test? Is "nose" a clue? It says Winchester Trade Mark. So something to do with guns, a gauge of some sort? Barrel? Ammo?
That's the Winchester Rifle Company mark for sure. Right font and everything. I still have no idea what it is, but kids' feet aren't the answer.
similar..........kinda....... https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-winchester-9566-boxwood-brass-303676276
This post will not be fully displayed until you register or login! A watchmaker in our machinist’s club wrote: “The rule is used to measure watch glass sizes. The type you find in old pocket watches.” I know nattink. (Cited from: https://www.antiquers.com/threads/nobuddy-nose…winchester-wood-thing.66219/)
