Lot no. 33
Clog-maker’s gauge
Made of wood and from a single piece of timber. Straight, tapered and graduated shaft, with notches. Ends in a ball followed by a clog at the top. Placed flat, it rests on the heel and sole of the clog.
Late 19th – Early 20th century
H. 42.5 cm
Note: a ‘pige’ is a template ruler used to measure the inside of a clog
Featured in the book ‘La passion du savoir-faire – collection Pierre Hénin’, Atelier Baie, 2011, page 40
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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