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Antique Brass Ruler

19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler

19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler

$247Sale Price|74% Off

H 1.2 in W 12 in D 0.2 in

19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

Old oak counter/display case with 24 drawers
Old oak counter/display case with 24 drawers

Old oak counter/display case with 24 drawers

$3,330

H 35.83 in W 70.87 in D 22.84 in

Old oak counter/display case with 24 drawers

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

compartment. There's also a brass ruler on the top. Completely original and in very good condition. A display

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1920s British Edwardian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Oak

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass

By Stanley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique Neoclassical Marble Ruler with Brass Caps, Late 19th Century
Antique Neoclassical Marble Ruler with Brass Caps, Late 19th Century

Antique Neoclassical Marble Ruler with Brass Caps, Late 19th Century

Located in Palm Springs, CA

features a brass ball cap. The ruler is in good condition although one black end piece has some chips and

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Marble

Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian
Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian

Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique cased rolling ruler. An English brass cartographer's or architect's

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

design added compass points and a protractor scale to the opposing edge Brass rollers allow the ruler to

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument
Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument

Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique parallel rulers. An English, coromandel and brass articulated

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley
Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

- Made in England' Brass rollers aid the ruler in gliding smoothly across maps or documents High quality

Category

Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Bronze

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A bleached oak draper's table designed for Liberty's by Sir Robert Lorimer
A bleached oak draper's table designed for Liberty's by Sir Robert Lorimer

A bleached oak draper's table designed for Liberty's by Sir Robert Lorimer

Located in Edinburgh, GB

rectangular top with an inset brass ruler above a frieze drawer on slow twist legs. Provenance: Liberty's

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Oak

Oak Drapers Table, France circa 1910
Oak Drapers Table, France circa 1910

Oak Drapers Table, France circa 1910

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H 29 in W 107 in D 29.75 in

Oak Drapers Table, France circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

original period finish. Inset brass ruler on surface. Measures 107”L x 29.75”d x 29”h

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

1900s Cast Iron Table Top Mercantile Scale with Brass Scoop
1900s Cast Iron Table Top Mercantile Scale with Brass Scoop

1900s Cast Iron Table Top Mercantile Scale with Brass Scoop

Located in Philadelphia, PA

brass ruler showing increments up to one pound, and holding a suspended, adjustable weight. The opposite

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass, Iron

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

Located in Milan, IT

and brass, ruler, etc. Very good condition. Measures: Box cm 25.2 x 16.5 x 5, inches 9.9 x 6.49 x 1.96

Category

1850s French Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 19th Century Wooden Architect's Ruler from Late 19th Century England
Large 19th Century Wooden Architect's Ruler from Late 19th Century England

Large 19th Century Wooden Architect's Ruler from Late 19th Century England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large 19th century wooden architect's ruler with brass edges from late 19th century England. Ruler

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Wood

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter
Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter

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H 34.65 in W 115.75 in L 34.65 in

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter

Located in Gloucester, GB

with original brass inlaid ruler - Panelled sides with decorative columns - Original brass cup

Category

Late 18th Century English George II Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Pine

Cast Iron and Brass Guillotine Paper Cutter, c.1930-1950
Cast Iron and Brass Guillotine Paper Cutter, c.1930-1950

Cast Iron and Brass Guillotine Paper Cutter, c.1930-1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A cast iron guillotine paper cutter with brass ruler on the side. The arm works properly

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass, Iron

Collection of Vintage Rulers c.1940
Collection of Vintage Rulers c.1940

Collection of Vintage Rulers c.1940

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H 72 in W 1 in D 1 in

Collection of Vintage Rulers c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Collection of brass and steel rulers. CREATOR Lufkin Rule Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE

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19th Century Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920

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H 36 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Collection of brass and Boxwood folding rulers. Two 24" and one 36". CREATOR Stanley

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter
Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter

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H 34.65 in W 115.75 in D 24.41 in

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter

Located in Gloucester, GB

with original brass inlaid ruler - Paneled sides with decorative columns - Original brass cup handles

Category

Late 18th Century English George II Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Pine

1920's Paper Hangers Work Table with Original Tools and Scissor Task Lamp
1920's Paper Hangers Work Table with Original Tools and Scissor Task Lamp

1920's Paper Hangers Work Table with Original Tools and Scissor Task Lamp

Located in Las Vegas, NV

walnut folding table, brass and wood ruler/straight edge, small case with paste brushes, cutting tools

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Steel

A Handsome Walnut Drapers Console
A Handsome Walnut Drapers Console

A Handsome Walnut Drapers Console

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H 34.25 in W 118 in D 22.75 in

A Handsome Walnut Drapers Console

Located in New York, NY

Two Integral Brass Rulers. Circa Mid - Late 19th Century

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Walnut

Oval Coffee Table with Napoleon III Marble in Bois de Rose Dated 1880, France
Oval Coffee Table with Napoleon III Marble in Bois de Rose Dated 1880, France

Oval Coffee Table with Napoleon III Marble in Bois de Rose Dated 1880, France

Located in Bari, IT

marble top surrounded by a brass ruler. In the lower part we have a single central drawer. It is in

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Rosewood

Three-Drawer, Two-Door Tailor's Table
Three-Drawer, Two-Door Tailor's Table

Three-Drawer, Two-Door Tailor's Table

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H 35.75 in W 65.25 in D 20 in

Three-Drawer, Two-Door Tailor's Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

This table was originally owned by a tailor. There is a brass ruler on the top front of this

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1860s Great Britain (UK) Antique Brass Ruler

Antique Victorian Shop Counter Haberdashery
Antique Victorian Shop Counter Haberdashery

Antique Victorian Shop Counter Haberdashery

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H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 141.74 in

Antique Victorian Shop Counter Haberdashery

Located in Grantham, GB

a brass ruler, which would be nice to replace at some point. It has been later painted in a black

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Pine

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Vintage KLH Model Twenty One FM Receiving System
Vintage KLH Model Twenty One FM Receiving System

Vintage KLH Model Twenty One FM Receiving System

$276Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 12 in D 7 in

Vintage KLH Model Twenty One FM Receiving System

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage KLH Model Twenty one FM Receiving System Dimensions. 12 W ; 7 D ; 6 H

Category

1970s Islamic Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Wood

Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40
Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40

Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40

$16,953 / set

H 72.05 in W 60.63 in D 30.32 in

Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40

Located in Roma, RM

Pair of display cases, Italy 1930 – 40 Single display case dimensions 154 W x 183 H x 77 D cm

Category

1930s Italian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920
Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920

Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920

$4,670

H 37.8 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in

Antique Oak Glazed Shop Counter France, circa 1920

Located in TOURCOING, FR

A superb antique French shop counter in solid oak, featuring a glazed display top and original brass fittings. This beautifully crafted piece was designed for presenting fine goods i...

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1920s Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm
Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm

Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm

$13,189Sale Price|20% Off

H 93.9 in W 112.6 in D 24.61 in

Large Antique George III Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase 238 x 286 x 62 cm

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large Antique George III quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck pediment above a dental moulded cornice above four quality figured mahogany glazed doors. The doors o...

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19th Century English George III Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Other

Antique Rosewood Stanley No. 12 1/2 Veener Plane c.1904-1943
Antique Rosewood Stanley No. 12 1/2 Veener Plane c.1904-1943

Antique Rosewood Stanley No. 12 1/2 Veener Plane c.1904-1943

By Stanley

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Cabinet makers veneer scraper plane with Rosewood handles and bronze knobs. CREATOR Stanley Tools Inc. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1904-1943. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Bronze, Steel

GERMANY 1915 Art Nouveau Antique Duck Head Cigar Cutter In Plated Silver
GERMANY 1915 Art Nouveau Antique Duck Head Cigar Cutter In Plated Silver

GERMANY 1915 Art Nouveau Antique Duck Head Cigar Cutter In Plated Silver

$748Sale Price|25% Off

H 5.8 in W 1.18 in D 0.87 in

GERMANY 1915 Art Nouveau Antique Duck Head Cigar Cutter In Plated Silver

Located in Miami, FL

An art-nouveau cigar cutter made in Germany. This is a beautiful cigar cutter created in Germany during the late art-nouveau period, back in the 1910-1920, The cigar cutter has been...

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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in San Francisco, CA

Highly desirable Brazilian mid 20th century rosewood four-seat sofa with upholstered cushions Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1960s Reupholstered some years ago ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Antique Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph & Cabinet W/ 93 Record Music Tubes
Antique Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph & Cabinet W/ 93 Record Music Tubes

Antique Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph & Cabinet W/ 93 Record Music Tubes

By Thomas Edison

Located in Dayton, OH

An exception Early Thomas Edison Model A Cylinder Phonograph with original horn, tube cabinet & 93 records. Phonograph box and cabinet are made from oak in Late Victorian manner wit...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Metal

1920s Mahogany & Brass Antique Tool Carpentry Scribe
1920s Mahogany & Brass Antique Tool Carpentry Scribe

1920s Mahogany & Brass Antique Tool Carpentry Scribe

By Stanley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mahogany Wood & Patinated Brass Antique Old Carpentry Marking Tool circa 1920s USA Carpenter Scribe Marking Gauge Vintage Wood Working Tool in Wood and Brass 8 Lx 5W x 2.25 H inches ...

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1920s American Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table

Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table

By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik

Located in Uxbridge, GB

We have for sale a very elegant rosewood writing table by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen c1958. This is a really nice, really well made piece. The piece was originally designed ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Model of Ulm Cathedral
Antique Model of Ulm Cathedral

Antique Model of Ulm Cathedral

$48,000

H 104 in W 81 in D 37 in

Antique Model of Ulm Cathedral

By Michael Molz

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning and rare scale model of the Ulm Cathedral, completed in 1925 by Michael Molz of Los Angeles. It is in remarkably good condition and features stained glass windows. The Ulm...

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Early 20th Century North American Gothic Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Wood

9 Antique French Boule Lyonnaise Cloutees Studded Nailed Petanque Balls 3" & 4.5
9 Antique French Boule Lyonnaise Cloutees Studded Nailed Petanque Balls 3" & 4.5

9 Antique French Boule Lyonnaise Cloutees Studded Nailed Petanque Balls 3" & 4.5

$560Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

9 Antique French Boule Lyonnaise Cloutees Studded Nailed Petanque Balls 3" & 4.5

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of 9 antique French bowling game/boules cloutees / nailed balls - spheres of wood studded throughout with nails for durability. Four large, five small. Dimensions: Large - 4.5...

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Iron

Joseph Meerbott Kinetic Sculpture
Joseph Meerbott Kinetic Sculpture

Joseph Meerbott Kinetic Sculpture

$4,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 28 in W 33 in D 16 in

Joseph Meerbott Kinetic Sculpture

By Joseph Meerbott 1

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful enameled metal kinetic sculpture by Joseph Meerbott. In two pieces, some minor loss to enamel.

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Metal

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box
Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box

$1,043

H 10 in W 38 in D 19 in

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box This Handsome and very sturdy box has a deep moulded top and a plinth at the base and the box has sturdy carrying handles. This is a good qualit...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Pine

1960s Industrial Nail Pliers Pincers Tool Steel Iron Rustic Patina
1960s Industrial Nail Pliers Pincers Tool Steel Iron Rustic Patina

1960s Industrial Nail Pliers Pincers Tool Steel Iron Rustic Patina

By Stanley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Tool Nail Pliers Pincers Pullers. Made in the USA. 1960s Signs of vintage age and wear Great design and form. Wonderful advertising carpentry prop. 12.25 H x 1.88W x 1.75 D i...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Steel, Iron

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique brass ruler available at 1stDibs. An antique brass ruler — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique brass ruler, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique brass ruler, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Edward & John Barnard each produced at least one beautiful antique brass ruler that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Brass Ruler?

Prices for an antique brass ruler start at $175 and top out at $151,137 with the average selling for $1,499.
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    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
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