1953 Merc poverty caps

[53MERC]

Does anyone have a Mercury original poverty hubcap on their car or laying around that I could get you to measure? I have the original 15" steel rims that came on my car new.
I'm trying to get the INSIDE diameter measurement so I can order after market poverty caps if I can't find original Merc caps.
I have heard it's 10-1/2" and I have also heard 10-1/8".
I am looking for a real measurement off of a real hubcap. Some of the measuring methods posted online leave room for error.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Merc Cruzer]

See if any of these, work for you.

 

[53MERC]

Roy,
It looks like 10-1/4" if I am seeing that correctly.
Thanks for posting those pictures.

 

[Merc Cruzer]

You are correct. Good luck in your search.

 

[RalphG]

I've found various poverty caps fit my 52 Merc wheels. Currently running a pair of 53 Meteor caps on the front. A slightly newer Meteor cap on one rear wheel and a random old "moon disk" I found at an auction. I could do a measurement if it helps you.