Boardman gill baluster measure

this early 19th century baluster measure was made by the Boardman group. REFERENCE # 322 IN AN American pewter collection. it is initialed “j.d.” and dated “1853”. Some of the MEASURES WERE verified with dates and initials. Others are signed by the maker also. In any event the initials and dates are more than satisfactory to assign manufacture to the Boardman company. the condition of this measure is excellent.