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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
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Antique Extension Ruler Wood Folding Measuring Tape
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Extension Ruler Rustic Wood Folding Tape Decorative Item Attributed to Lufkin or
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Extension Ruler Wood Folding Measuring Tape
Antique Extension Ruler Wood Folding Measuring Tape
No Reserve
H 0.75 in W 8 in D 1.75 in
Antique Brass Folding Ruler. English, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Brass folding ruler. Folds out to a maximum of 24 inches Finely engraved numerals Original
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Late 19th Century English Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Folding Ruler. English, Late 19th Century
Antique Brass Folding Ruler. English, Late 19th Century
No Reserve
H 0.75 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
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

Antique Collapsable Wood Industrial Work Table with Ruler
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare antique collapsable wood industrial work table with ruler in very good antique condition
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Early 20th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Hardwood

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 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

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

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
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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

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

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
19th-century large wooden architect's ruler with a rich tawny color and understated coffee-toned
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Solid Sterling Silver Combined Ruler and Letter Opener by Asprey, London
By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful find, this magnificent combined ruler and letter opener is made from a good gauge piece
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1920s British Antique Ruler

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Print of Ernestus Ferreus, Austrian Ruler of Styria, Carinthia & Carniola, 1569
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ''Ernestus Ferreus Arch'. This rare plate shows Ernestus Ferreus of Austria, engraved by Gaspar de Avibus ( also Gaspar Oselli ) for 'Austriacae gentis imagi...
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16th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Old Portrait of Habsburg Ruler Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina, C.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
Christina, the ruler of the Habsburg dominions from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only female to
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1850s 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

Antique Wood And Brass Folding Ruler By E.Preston. English, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wood and brass folding ruler Lovely colour of wood. Probably boxwood. Makers mark of E.Preston
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Late 19th Century English Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

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 Antique Ruler

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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

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

Hardwood Ruler for Hudson Engineering NJ by Geiger Bros Newark US, Ca 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a wooden desk ruler promoting the Hudson Engineering Co. who were based in Hoboken, New
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Early 20th Century American Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

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

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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

Victorian 14k Rosy Gold 19" Faceted Round Bead Ball on Wheat Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Link Chain Length: 19 Inches (measured next to a ruler) Chain Thickness: 5.3mm Clasp: Round Push Clasp
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold

Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Ruler

Twenty Framed Steel Engravings of English Monarchs
Located in Houston, TX
Twenty framed steel engravings of English monarchs and rulers from Illustrations of English
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Late 19th Century English Antique Ruler

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Antique British Hong Kong Wicker & Leather Fishing Creel or Basket with Straps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
bsket is clearly stamped "Made in British Hong Kong" on the front of the lid and has a one foot ruler
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

17th century old master portrait of Emperor Rudolph II
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emperor Rudolph II, born in 1552, was a visionary ruler whose reign as the Holy Roman Emperor from 1576 to
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Ruler

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
Located in New York, NY
paper, portrays a captivating court scene wherein a ruler engages with nobles. These Mughal miniatures
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Ruler

Materials

Paint

Antique 15ct Gold Bomb Earrings
Located in London, GB
alone . Please see image on ruler.
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Bomb Earrings
Antique 15ct Gold Bomb Earrings
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L 1.78 in
1920s Large Framed Oil on Canvas of Hans Alin by Ava de Lagercrantz
By Ava de Lagercrantz
Located in London, GB
Carnegie Hall, in the studio. King Oscar, the father of the present ruler, she also painted. This
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Ruler

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Canvas, Wood

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compass, three pointers and four accessory heads Also including two rulers, one of the folding variety
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and
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1880s British Victorian Antique Ruler

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Agate, Mixed Metal

Egyptian scarab as a commemorative of Ramesses II or prenomen of Shoshenq III
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
Simbel, portraying the pharaoh as a divine ruler favored by the gods. Similarly, scarabs bearing the
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Ruler

Materials

Stone

An Indian part-gilt silver-clad ceremonial sceptre or mace with a tiger’s head
Located in Amsterdam, NL
indispensable in ceremonial parades, underscoring the ruler's prestige. Terlinden notes that a soonta berdar was
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Ruler

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Silver

Antique Etruscan Revival Cannetille 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Swivel Bail To Use As A Pendant Chain Length (Wearable): 16 Inches (measured next to a ruler) Chain Width
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1890s Etruscan Revival Antique Ruler

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, Marble Sculpture of Juno
Located in Newport Beach, CA
goddess, Juno- known in ancient times as the ruler of marriage, home, and family, a champion of women, and
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1820s Antique Ruler

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Marble

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
made in oak, it has 6 graduated letter compartments inside and a pen or ruler holder on the front The
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Ruler

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th c. Primitive Mexican Mennonite Farmhouse Table c.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
, suffering years of persecution and making them reliant on the patronage of rulers eager to exploit their
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Includes 3 boxwood rulers and Calipers and misc. Tools.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Egyptian scarab with pseudo-hieroglyphic, Anra-type
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
frequently included the names and titles of rulers, officials, or deities, along with prayers, blessings, or
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Ruler

Materials

Stone

Egyptian scarab with spiral design
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
included the names and titles of rulers, officials, or deities, along with prayers, blessings, or magical
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Ruler

Materials

Stone

Egyptian scarab with spiral design
Egyptian scarab with spiral design
H 0.48 in W 0.36 in D 0.01 in
Qing Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Jar w Hand Painted Five-Clawed Dragon
Located in Miami, FL
considered benevolent and powerful creatures in Chinese art. They were depicted as rulers of water, and a
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ruler

Materials

Porcelain

Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Pendant w/black diamonds depicting Emperor Trajan
Located in Roma, IT
98 to 117 AD, was acclaimed as the "optimus princeps" or "best ruler" by the Senate. Renowned for his
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Ruler

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

The Upholsterer's Apprentice By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in New York, NY
dangles from his left hand, the luscious roll of fabric beneath him, and the toolbox and ruler which are
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Late 19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Bronze

Antique Crowned Double Heart Chalcedony Intaglio Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
the hearts, expressing the heartfelt sentiment “ruler of my heart”. The oval intaglio has been mounted
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Early 1800s Antique Ruler

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Antique High Carat Gold & Jade Earrings
Located in London, GB
gently through their decorative surround. Large Size - please see image on ruler Please note these
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Jade, Gold

Antique High Carat Gold & Jade Earrings
Antique High Carat Gold & Jade Earrings
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W 0.6 in L 2.56 in
Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
names and depicting the symbols of the rulers (“Ahosu”) of the West African region of Dahomey (modern
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Early 20th Century Beninese Antique Ruler

Materials

Textile

Antique Rolling Parallel Rule, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'') Ruler width: 30.5cm (12'') Ruler depth: 7.5cm (3'') Ruler height: 3.5cm (1.5'').  
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Early 20th Century British Antique Ruler

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Brass

Discover the majesty of the King of France, Henry IV, with this Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
greatness and legacy of this influential ruler. Measuring 70x23x24 cm, this sculpture is ideal for adorning
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1880s Antique Ruler

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Bronze

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 11 ft 4 in x 16 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
designs that were created historically for the Persian rulers, and it also has tribal motifs that give it
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Ruler

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Wool

Set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plates Tiger & Horse, ca 1600-1660
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945). Although Chinese artisans executed the painting, Vietnamese rulers dictated
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ruler

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue De Hue Zhadou Slop Jar Spittoon, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945). Although Chinese artisans executed the painting, Vietnamese rulers dictated
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ruler

Materials

Porcelain

Alexander The Great Le Brun Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master France
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
had now marked his rise to ruler of the ancient world, and it became necessary to establish a court
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Ruler

Materials

Oil

Antique Islamic Miniature Painting On Paper C 1800
Located in New York, NY
1800. Painted in opaque watercolor with gold acents. On a dais under a red canopy sits the ruler, who
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19th Century Unknown Islamic Antique Ruler

Materials

Paint

A Set of 12 Antique Indian Company School Miniature Paintings
Located in New York, 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

Authentic Indian Botanic Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
or the most distinguished British ruler. The antique north Indian rug before your eyes is an
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wool

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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.

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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.