Cubit measuring rod

Southern Europe, early 19th century

Malleable iron square bar marked into regular 3.5–3.6 cm segments. Forged ring terminals centred by rosettes made of soldered and twisted bands.

H: 61.5 cm / W: 3 cm / Diameter: 2.8 cm

UMP 3217

Purchased from the Marassi company of Dubrovnik in 1911.