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Antique Brass Ruler

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

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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
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 Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass

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

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Brass

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
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

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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 Brass Ruler

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Brass

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
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Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Brass Ruler

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Bronze

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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
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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Brass Ruler

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Oak

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

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Brass

Antique Oak Drapers Table, France circa 1910
Oak Drapers Table, France circa 1910
H 29 in W 107 in D 29.75 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
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1850s French Antique Brass Ruler

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Metal, Brass

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
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

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Wood

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter
Located in Gloucester, GB
with original brass inlaid ruler - Panelled sides with decorative columns - Original brass cup
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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Brass Ruler

Materials

Pine

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter
Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter
H 34.65 in W 115.75 in L 34.65 in
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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

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Brass, Iron

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

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Brass, Steel

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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

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Brass

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
H 36 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 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
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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Brass Ruler

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Pine

Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter
Large Pine and Mahogany Georgian Shop Counter
H 34.65 in W 115.75 in D 24.41 in
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
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Ruler

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Steel

A Handsome Walnut Drapers Console
Located in New York, NY
Two Integral Brass Rulers. Circa Mid - Late 19th Century
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19th Century French Antique Brass Ruler

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Walnut

A Handsome Walnut Drapers Console
A Handsome Walnut Drapers Console
H 34.25 in W 118 in D 22.75 in
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
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Ruler

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Rosewood

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

Three-Drawer, Two-Door Tailor's Table
Three-Drawer, Two-Door Tailor's Table
H 35.75 in W 65.25 in D 20 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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

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Pine

Antique Victorian Shop Counter Haberdashery
Antique Victorian Shop Counter Haberdashery
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 141.74 in

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Ruler

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Teak, Upholstery

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19th Century English William IV Antique Brass Ruler

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Rosewood

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 3pc. Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Covered Server
By Puiforcat
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Ruler

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Sterling Silver

Antique maritime navy compass
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.
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19th Century European Antique Brass Ruler

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Brass

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$997
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Early 19th Century French School Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in London, GB
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Brass Ruler

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Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Uxbridge, GB
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Ruler

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Rosewood

Brass compass with mother of pearl dial from WW1 period , English circa 1914
Located in Central England, GB
This superb example of an early 20th century heavy folding brass compass is of a design and type often issued to officers in the First World War. This fine example is not marked for...
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Early 20th Century British Other Antique Brass Ruler

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Brass

Antique Victor V Victrola Oak Disk Player & Horn C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Ruler

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Oak

Antique Victor V Victrola Oak Disk Player & Horn C1910
Antique Victor V Victrola Oak Disk Player & Horn C1910
$3,160 Sale Price
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H 27.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Ruler

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Sterling Silver

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By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Ruler

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Steel, Chrome

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Brass Ruler

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Metal

Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
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1940s North American Antique Brass Ruler

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Brass

Antique 19th century pewter hourglass
Located in Bilzen, BE
A 19th century 4-column hourglass made entirely of pewter. Height 17.5 cm, base 10 x 10 cm.
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19th Century German Folk Art Antique Brass Ruler

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Pewter

Antique 19th century pewter hourglass
Antique 19th century pewter hourglass
$653
H 6.89 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
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Located in Big Bend, WI
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Ruler

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Sterling Silver

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1910s French Antique Brass Ruler

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Brass

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1780s English George III Antique Brass Ruler

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Silver

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Antique Brass Ruler For Sale on 1stDibs

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.
Questions About Antique Brass Ruler
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
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    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.