Ruling Pen
Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Presented within a distinctive purple velvet tray
Ten pieces including a pair of compass and ruling pens
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
H 0.6 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
black velvet lining
Maker's marks to case lid and interior
Pair of compass, trio of ruling pens and
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pointer and an extending beam
Pair of large compass dividers and three bow compass
The pair of ruling
Category
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Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.82 in D 5.32 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
well
Comprehensive set of instruments with 14 pieces
A trio of compass, 3 ruling pens and 3 bow
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.83 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
8 piece set ideal for those on tour
Pair of compass, ruling pen and bow compass included
Second
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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
essential tools for the travelling draughtsman
Comprises a pair of compass, two bow compass and ruling pen
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 8.86 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
blue velour lined compartment
Includes a bow compass, pair of combination compasses and a ruling pen
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Scientific Instruments
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Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 4.53 in
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Three spring bow compass alongside three ruling pens with celluloid handles
A suite of accessories
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Accessories include an extending beam and spare graphite tip
Ruling pen engraved 'Foreign' typical of
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
precision
Also offering a ruling pen and small canister of graphite tips
Fabric jotter cloth with
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
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Ruling Pen For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic ruling pen available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal and nickel, every ruling pen was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the ruling pen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ruling pen bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Ruling Pen?
Prices for a ruling pen start at $406 and top out at $1,107 with the average selling for $531.
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