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Folding Ruler

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 Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in London, GB
thermometer, button hook, folding ruler, corkscrew, and, etc. Hall marked for London, 1850, the makers being
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting
Located in Garnerville, NY
Trompe l'oeil oil on board painting. Trick of the eye still life of a hand towel, a folding ruler
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting
Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 0.13 in
3 Layer GIA 8.48-8.98mm Pearl Strands 18k Gold Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pearl Necklace Chain Length: Measures 22 next to a ruler. Clasp: Hook & Fold Under Snap Clasp Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
compartment provided; a fold out ruler rests where pencils also would have been; a felt wrapped removable work
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
This trompe l'oeil drawing depicts the artist's tools -- a black and a red crayon, and a folding
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Drawings

Materials

Paint, Paper

French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800
French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800
$5,500
H 11.75 in W 17.25 in D 1 in
Vintage 14K Gold Folding Ruler Charm for a Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a folding
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20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

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French Mid Century Folding Ruler Table Lamp
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Ingenious table lamp constructed of 2 french metal folding rulers. The base is an aluminum wheel
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wire

George III Folding Ruler Made in London circa 1786-90 by Joshua Jack
Located in London, GB
This rare folding ruler is beautifully engraved for six inches on both sides. A very rare survivor
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

AHA Aluminum Measuring Tape Articulated Lamp
By AHA Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Humorous use of a folding ruler to create this lamp with a high intensity bulb and on cord on and off
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Vintage Escapade Paris Industrial Desk Lamp by AHA
Located in Atlanta, GA
articulated measuring tape allowing a great number of configurations. What an interesting use of a folding
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Etui, London, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
brass implements: fan writing tablet, pencil, folding knife, pick, needle and ruler. Condition In
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Etui, London, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
implements: fan writing tablet, pencil, folding knife, pick, needle and ruler. Condition In excellent
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Etui, London, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
writing tablet, pencil, folding knife, pick, needle and ruler. Condition In excellent condition. No
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Antique 1760s British Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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 Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
H 36 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 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 Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage 14K Gold Hand Painted Reverse Intaglio Fox Horse Dog Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold Weight: 25.03 Grams Length: Measures 7.25 inches next to a ruler Clasp: Fold Over Clasp Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Great Architechtural Folding Ruler
Located in santa monica, CA
THIS FOLDING RULER IS KING-SIZED. AS PICTURED IT IS OPENED TO 88". WHEN OPENED FLAT IT IS 120
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

A Bouquet of Folding Rulers
Located in santa monica, CA
An original assemblage of vintage folding rulers. Can be adjusted as needed.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

"Folding Ruler Palm", unframed black and white print, Berlin 1960s
By Sigmar Polke
Located in Cologne, DE
. Zollstockpalme (Folding Ruler Palm, 1966) From the portfolio ".....Höhere Wesen befehlen" (.....Higher beings
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Late 20th Century Post-War Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Offset

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
Located in South Coast, CA
-scraper (erasure), a folding ruler and the dip cap for an ebony snuff bottle, as well as the handle for
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sterling Silver

Materials

Steel

Folky Wallpaper Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
great folding wallpaper table with attached ruler
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Early 20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Folky Wallpaper Table
Folky Wallpaper Table
H 35 in W 84 in D 23 in
Ruler Table Lamp, France, 1980s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A very interesting, engineered aluminum French table lamp constructed out of two folding rulers
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Ruler Table Lamp, France, 1980s
Ruler Table Lamp, France, 1980s
H 7.88 in W 2.56 in D 11.42 in

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Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
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Folding Ruler For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folding ruler you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A folding ruler — often made from wood, walnut and paper — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folding 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 folding ruler, those designed in Baroque, Empire and industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one folding ruler that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward & John Barnard produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Folding Ruler?

The average selling price for a folding ruler at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $379,278 for the highest priced.