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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

This 19th-century architect's ruler, crafted in England, spans an impressive six feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Furniture and Coll...

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Wood

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 instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1907 C.C.Rettberg Architects Office Ruler Straight Edge Etched Signature Dated
1907 C.C.Rettberg Architects Office Ruler Straight Edge Etched Signature Dated

1907 C.C.Rettberg Architects Office Ruler Straight Edge Etched Signature Dated

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful personalized straight edge ruler from the turn of the 19th century. Does not appear to be altered, the size is 20 1/8 by 2 1/8 inches.

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Resin

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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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Furniture and Coll...

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Wood

Architect's Model of Giant Ruler
Architect's Model of Giant Ruler

Architect's Model of Giant Ruler

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H 77 in W 11.5 in D 0.5 in

Architect's Model of Giant Ruler

Located in New York, NY

Fun Giant Ruler!

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Vintage 1910s British Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Architect's Mahogany Box of Rulers
Edwardian Architect's Mahogany Box of Rulers

Edwardian Architect's Mahogany Box of Rulers

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H 1.75 in W 13.5 in D 2.5 in

Edwardian Architect's Mahogany Box of Rulers

Located in New York, NY

Mahogany box with brass hook closures opening to an interior fitted to hold six long and six short scaled rulers. Rulers marked H. Jasper Redfern Sheffield.

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Collection of Twenty-Two Ivory Rulers
Collection of Twenty-Two Ivory Rulers

Collection of Twenty-Two Ivory Rulers

Located in New York, NY

Collection of Twenty-Two Ivory Architect’s Rulers, with an Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Example, England, Circa 1920’s.

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

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Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

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Edwardian Mahogany Vitrine Table

Edwardian Mahogany Vitrine Table

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H 29.5 in W 30 in D 21 in

Edwardian Mahogany Vitrine Table

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Mahogany Vitrine Table with Satinwood Banding on Square Tapered Legs Ending in Spade Feet, Inspired by Sheraton Design, England, Circa 1900 Note: Collection of 22 Ivo...

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Early 20th Century English Side Tables

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Mahogany, Glass

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the architect ruler you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and canvas, every architect ruler was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage architect ruler now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an architect ruler — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An architect ruler is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made architect ruler has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Tongue and Tiago Curioni are consistently popular.

How Much is a Architect Ruler?

An architect ruler can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,095, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $34,500.