I have a tool that has a gauge on it and is made of wood and metal. Any ideas on what this is supposed to do?

John III

Pic 2 - the back

Pic 3 - bottom has a brass plug that says "escape"

Pic 4 - a lever on the left side moves a pointer on the right side.

Pic 5 - the pointer mechanism

Any idea on what this tool does, when it was made, or what company it might be for?

Thanks,

John

Since no one else will muster up....

I would guess a level probably used in application to see which way water is flowing.

That's what I would guess. Perhaps others will expound or blow me out of the water.

regards,
bb

A member at a local watch club said it was most likely a gauge made at the Elgin Watch Company. There is a part missing that goes in the across from the pointer that holds a wheel. My understanding is that this is a tool to measure the tolerances of the escape wheel. He said the pointer could be changed out to measure other wheels. They would change out the brass plug as needed.