G. Piper Boston
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PIPER, G., Boston, Massachusetts
  • Rules, wantage rods and pocket books.
  • Born in England in 1777, died 1844
  • Ca. 1820
  • Marks: G. PIPER BOSTON
  • Bacheller discusses link between Piper and Valerius S. Merrifield and possible link to the Merrifield & Co.
  • 170 minor divisions on slide rather than more commonly found 280.
  • References
    • Bacheller, Milton H., Jr. 2000. American Marking Gages, Patented and Manufactured. Plainville, Massachusetts.
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