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Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension
Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension

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
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case

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
Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting

Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 0.13 in

Early Still Life Trompe L'oeil Painting

Located in New Windsor, 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

3 Layer GIA 8.48-8.98mm Pearl Strands 18k Gold Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Clasp
3 Layer GIA 8.48-8.98mm Pearl Strands 18k Gold Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Clasp

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
Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875

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
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

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Drawings

Materials

Paint, Paper

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French Mid Century Folding Ruler Table Lamp
French Mid Century Folding Ruler Table Lamp

French Mid Century Folding Ruler Table Lamp

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H 34 in W 10 in D 3 in

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

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Wire

George III Folding Ruler Made in London circa 1786-90 by Joshua Jack
George III Folding Ruler Made in London circa 1786-90 by Joshua Jack

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Escapade Paris Industrial Desk Lamp by AHA
Vintage Escapade Paris Industrial Desk Lamp by AHA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

AHA Aluminum Measuring Tape Articulated Lamp
AHA Aluminum Measuring Tape Articulated Lamp

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

Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Etui, London, circa 1760
Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother of Pearl Etui, London, circa 1760

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

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Etui, London, circa 1760
18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Etui, London, circa 1760

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

Category

Antique 1760s British Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Etui, London, circa 1760
Antique Georgian 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Etui, London, circa 1760

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

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920

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H 36 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage 14K Gold Folding Ruler Charm for a Charm Bracelet
Vintage 14K Gold Folding Ruler Charm for a Charm Bracelet

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

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

1920's Paper Hangers Work Table with Original Tools and Scissor Task Lamp
1920's Paper Hangers Work Table with Original Tools and Scissor Task Lamp

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

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Great Architechtural Folding Ruler
Great Architechtural Folding Ruler

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

A Bouquet of Folding Rulers
A Bouquet of Folding Rulers

A Bouquet of Folding Rulers

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H 33 in W 28 in

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
"Folding Ruler Palm", unframed black and white print, Berlin 1960s

"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
VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc

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
Folky Wallpaper Table

Folky Wallpaper Table

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H 35 in W 84 in D 23 in

Folky Wallpaper Table

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

great folding wallpaper table with attached ruler

Category

Early 20th Century American Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Ruler Table Lamp, France, 1980s
Ruler Table Lamp, France, 1980s

Ruler Table Lamp, France, 1980s

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H 7.88 in W 2.56 in D 11.42 in

Ruler Table Lamp, France, 1980s

Located in Maastricht, NL

A very interesting, engineered aluminum French table lamp constructed out of two folding rulers

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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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.