Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Measuring Devices (hierarchy name)
5. measuring devices (instruments)
6. [measuring devices for extent]
7. quantity measuring devices
8. [quantity measuring devices for substances]

Anotations

Scope note:

Narrow rectangular wooden rods, varying in length from about 16 1/2 inches to 24 inches, with a small brass projection for positioning the rod in the bung hole of a cask, designed to measure the wantage or shortage of partially filled casks; usually calibrated with tables for casks of various capacities.