Vintage TOPP'S Framing Square & Bevel Gauge Tool - 1892 Patent This is a vintage TOPP'S FRAMING SQUARE & BEVEL GAUGE . It has a light wood handle with brass trim and a sliding steel square. It is marked with two patent dates of Nov. 1, 1892 and Dec 9, 1893 (Canadian patent) on the steel. G.A. Topp & Company of Indianapolis, Indiana , was a maker
of bevels and squares that was known to be in business in Indianapolis from
1892 to 1905 and perhaps later. He bought the 1892 US and 1893
Canadian patents from Thomas R. Cook of Irvington, Indiana . The blade is marked with the distinctive "horse head" trademark and measures 12" in its longest dimension. I rate this square in GOOD + CONDITION overall. It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for display. Most of the numbers and markings are visible, but some of the etchings are faint. A nice example of this patented Framing Square for you to add to your antique measuring tool collection!
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