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Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The ruler with differing scales on each side.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century
Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century
$500
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
immortalize the most important French rulers and nobility in classic Sèvres bisque porcelain. Beginning with
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Early 19th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
$34,500
H 30 in W 17.25 in D 2.5 in
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 Ruler

Materials

Brass

19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings
Located in Malmö, SE
rulers and their royal wives. All individually set in narrow likely gilt Silver frames with thin convex
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1880s Indian Other Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique 19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings
19th century Indian Seven Mughal Rulers Miniature Paintings
$15,000 / set
H 14.97 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Extension Ruler Rustic Wood Folding Decorative Item Attributed to Lufkin or
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's
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Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Bronze

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 Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
$240 Sale Price
74% Off
H 1.2 in W 12 in D 0.2 in
Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City
Located in San Diego, CA
An antique book mark / ruler advertising Jas. G. Wilson's blinds and shutter shop at 74 West 23rd
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Early 20th Century American Antique Ruler

Materials

Bone

Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City
Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.125 in
Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
By Padgett & Braham Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
A very pleasing and hard to find amber coloured glass was used to create this smart desk-top ruler
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
$1,566
H 0.75 in W 12.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique nautical rolling ruler. An English, ebony maritime or draughtsman's instrument
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

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
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1920s American Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
A copperplate print from 1752, showcasing portraits of six Incan rulers from different periods
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1750s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Mauchline Wooden Postal Ruler and Paper Folder with Beach & Cliffs, Cromer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare Scottish Mauchline wooden postal ruler and paper folder decorated with a scene of the
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Sycamore

Large 19th Century Wooden Architect's Ruler from Late 19th Century England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century architect's ruler, crafted in England, spans an impressive six feet. Made from
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Set Sardonyx Banded Agate Pencil Ruler Letter Opener
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Victorian three piece writing set is in truely pristine condition. It is cut out of fine banded agate, the pieces of stone have been carefully chosen to highlight the st...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Agate

Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I, Ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
– 17 April 1711) was Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy from 1705 until his
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1740s European Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

18th Century Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ottoman Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire Till Sultan Abdul
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18th Century Turkish Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Old Genealogy Chart of the Rulers of Margraviate Brandenburg in Germany, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Genealogie de la Maison de Brandebourg (..)'. Genealogy of the rulers of the
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18th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of eight rulers of the house of Bijapur including Sultan Yusuf Adil Shah
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Mid-19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'
Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'
$284 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in
Engraving of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1808
Located in Langweer, NL
first Emperor'. Engraving of the deity Quante-Cong (or Shangdi), first ruler of China. This print
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Early 1800s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Old Lithograph of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
ruler of China. This print originates from 'Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World
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1840s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD
Located in London, GB
Ghurid Rulers Of India, Mu'izz Al-Din Muhammad B. Sam (567-602h). Gold 10-Mithqals/Dinars, Balad
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Shannon Ruler is a historical rolling parallel ruler, patented in the late 19th century, designed for
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
set, large vertical Glass Silver inkwell And The Original "shannon ruler". main pic at bottom of paper
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Art Deco White Gold 15" Engraved Square Boxy Cable Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
link chain Chain Length: 15" (measured next to ruler) Link Thickness: 1.8mm (0.07") (at the boxy link
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Textured Hand Engraved Floral Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 15.5" Measured next to ruler Closure: Spring Ring Clasp Pendant Width: 18.7mm (0.73") approx. Pendant
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Textured Hand Engraved Floral Dangle Lavalier Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Textured Hand Engraved Floral Dangle Lavalier Pendant
$1,493 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.9 in W 0.73 in L 15.5 in
Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip
Located in Montclair, NJ
" (measured next to ruler) Link Thickness: 2.4mm (0.09") Clasp: Spring Ring & Dog Clip Inside Clasp Dimensions
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19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Solid Gold Pearl Black Enamel Mourning Necklace Dangle Tassels
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 31.8 Grams Chain Type: Fancy Rolo Link Chain Length: 15 inches (measures next to a ruler) Chain Width
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

An antique bronze figure of Lorenzo De Medici, after Michelangelo
By Michelangelo
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
15th century Italian Statesman and the powerful ruler of the Florentine Republic. He is depicted deep
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique engraving of Cyrus the Great, King of Persia, Remondini, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
most significant rulers in ancient history. The portrait, captioned “CIRUS PERS. REX.” (Cyrus, King of
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1750s Italian Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

A Set of 12 Antique Indian Company School Miniature Paintings
Located in Long Island City, NY
Company. Favourite subjects were scenes of Indian daily life, local rulers, and sets of festivals and
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Ruler

Materials

Paint

French 19th century Ormolu, Bronze and Marble statue of the Luxor Obelisk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Muhammad Ali Pasha, Egypts ruler, presented the obelisk to France as a diplomatic gift. This gesture was
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Ruler

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Art Deco Gold 0.15ctw Old Diamond Detailed Floral Filigree Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Link Length: Measure 7.25 Inches Next to a Ruler. Will comfortably fit 6.75” wrist (measured on wrist
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Engraving of Philip I of Castile, “Philips de Eerste”, Netherlands, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
dynasty. He was the father of Emperor Charles V, one of the most powerful rulers of the 16th century
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1720s Dutch Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Hand Engraved Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Sides & Top Line Link Length: 6.5” (measured on ruler) can comfortably fit 6.25” wrist Closure: Push
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19th Century Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Marquise Diamond & Sapphire Hand Engraved Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ruler. Will comfortably fit up to a 6.25 inch wrist. (measured on a wrist) Clasp: Hook with Double Fold
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Earliest Depiction of Bali, Dutch Engraving of the King of Bali, c.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
earliest known European depiction of Bali. The ruler sits beneath a parasol, a symbol of royal authority in
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Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Art Deco Gold Platinum Camphor Glass Diamond Wide Filigree Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Wide Filigree open work Line Link Length: Measures 6.75 inches Next to a Ruler. Will comfortably fit
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Important Historical Tapestry Brussels– Cyrus the Great – 17th Century - No 1534
By Brussels Manufactory
Located in Paris, FR
Persia—a surprisingly positive figure in the biblical tradition, despite being a pagan ruler. Probably
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17th Century Belgian French Provincial Antique Ruler

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Dual Cable Link Chain Necklace w/ Slide Charm
Located in Montclair, NJ
inches (measured next to a ruler) Chain Width: 1.7mm each, 3.3mm together (approx.) Charm Dimensions
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
for ruler, pens, ink bottles, candles, etc. in this section there are candelabra and sconces that fit
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18th Century Georgian Antique Ruler

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Yellow Gold 7" Curb Cuban Link Chain Bracelet w/ Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
next to ruler) - will comfortably fit up to a 7.0” wrist (measured on wrist) Closure: Spring Ring Clasp
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19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Cloud Study - 19th Century Oil on Paper
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Alongside her, Jupiter, the king of the gods and ruler of the heavens, was associated with thunder, storms
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper, Oil, Wood Panel

Cloud Study - 19th Century Oil on Paper
Cloud Study - 19th Century Oil on Paper
$1,837
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Atahualpa – Last Inca Emperor of Peru – Baroque Engraving c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
rulers, designed to both educate and fascinate viewers with depictions of ‘exotic’ leaders. Such prints
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Early 18th Century European Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Blue Ivory Rust Tan from Silk Road Rug Inc Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hundreds of years when the first schools were established by the Safavid rulers to establish the area as
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Early 20th Century Tabriz Antique Ruler

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rare Antique Print – Christ with Nicodemus & Samaritan Woman at the Well, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, who comes to Him secretly by night to inquire about spiritual rebirth (John
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Portrait of Osman I (1254-1323), 17th Century follower of PAOLO VERONESE (
By Paolo Veronese
Located in Blackwater, GB
Ottoman Rulers. Presented in an later antique gilt frame. Unsigned Measurements: 35" x 30.5" framed
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19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kichizaemon Raku Seinyu XIII "13th" Signed Antique Japanese Raku Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
master, Sen-No-Rikyu. According to legend, in 1598 a few years after Chojiro's death, ruler, Hideyoshi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ruler

Materials

Ceramic

The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
, executed as figura serpentinata. Pluto, identified by a crown as ruler of the underworld, forces Proserpina
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19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
$4,504
H 16.15 in W 6.5 in D 5.52 in
Set of 6 Italian Grand Tour Caesar Plaques w/ Porphyry Cameo in Bronze Frames
Located in New York, NY
imperial portraiture, alternating between clean-shaven rulers and figures with beards, emphasizing
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1870s Italian Grand Tour Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu

Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm II, King of Prussia, early 19th century
Located in Langweer, NL
biographical series of European rulers. The delicate stipple and tonal shading capture both the authority and
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1820s German Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

FIVE EMPERORS Ancient Roman coins 2nd Cent. AD Silver Bracelet
Located in Roma, IT
first emperor born outside Italy, setting a precedent for non-Italian rulers. He is also remembered for
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Ruler

Materials

Sterling Silver

Etching by Karl Bauer (1905–1993), bust portrait of Frederick the Great
Located in Langweer, NL
“Frederick the Great” (1712–1786). The ruler is shown in profile facing right, with finely drawn facial
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Early 20th Century German Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Edwardian 15ct Rose Gold Sapphire set Pendant
Located in London, GB
section is 3cm x 3cm ( for exact view please see image on ruler )
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Very Large Pair Antique English Cut Glass Purple Clear Chandeliers F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
decorative works for European nobility, Indian royalty, and Middle Eastern rulers. These remarkable
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Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Ruler

Materials

Metal

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Antique Ruler For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique ruler you’re looking for. Each antique ruler for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. There are many kinds of the antique ruler you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique ruler, designed in the Victorian, Folk Art or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique ruler that is appealing in its simplicity, but J.C. Vickery, Samson Mordan and Co and W. F. Stanley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Ruler?

The average selling price for an antique ruler at 1stDibs is $727, while they’re typically $169 on the low end and $27,172 for the highest priced.