WW1 Military Tool

[4b1t]

Gents,

Trying to identify this measuring/marking tool.  Essentially looks like a big pizza slice cutter.

The maker Joseph Evans and Sons was in Sheffield UK from late 1800s to after WW1.  They were known for manufacturing engineer tools.  This one is dated 1898.  It has the British military Broad Arrow acceptance mark and Canadian military C Broad Arrow acceptance mark.  The wheel has a witness mark and one complete revolution is about 18 inches.  The wheel edge is ground but not to a sharp edge, enough to mark wood or leather or cut something soft (like a pizza).

Pics are shrunk to post but you get the idea, a wheel with a handle.

Any info appreciated.

[john k]

With the mark at 18 inches, it sounds like a wheelwrights traveler.   Which was used to fit iron tires to wooden wheels.  From that time period, could have been for harness repair as well, figuring lengths, in the days before a  metal tape measure. 

[4b1t]

With the mark at 18 inches, it sounds like a wheelwrights traveler.   Which was used to fit iron tires to wooden wheels.  From that time period, could have been for harness repair as well, figuring lengths, in the days before a  metal tape measure.

Thank you for the prompt response.  Makes sense, during that period most military transport was horse drawn with leather tack (wagons, guns, limbers) and shod with wooden wheels.

Outstanding!

[Chillylulu]

If it was a lot older it could have been used to build an ark or something. 18" is one cubit.

Seriously,  I agree with John.

Chilly