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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
$500
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
immortalize the most important French rulers and nobility in classic Sèvres bisque porcelain. Beginning with
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Early 19th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
$34,500
H 30 in W 17.25 in D 2.5 in
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 Ruler

Materials

Brass

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 Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

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

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 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
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

Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City
Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.125 in
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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
$1,611
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

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

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

Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
A copperplate print from 1752, showcasing portraits of six Incan rulers from different periods
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1750s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

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

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

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

Materials

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

Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'
Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'
$288 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in
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

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Paper

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

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Dual Cable Link Chain Necklace w/ Slide Charm
Located in Montclair, NJ
inches (measured next to a ruler) Chain Width: 1.7mm each, 3.3mm together (approx.) Charm Dimensions
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Atahualpa – Last Inca Emperor of Peru – Baroque Engraving c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
rulers, designed to both educate and fascinate viewers with depictions of ‘exotic’ leaders. Such prints
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Early 18th Century European Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Yellow Gold 7" Curb Cuban Link Chain Bracelet w/ Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
next to ruler) - will comfortably fit up to a 7.0” wrist (measured on wrist) Closure: Spring Ring Clasp
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19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Portrait of Osman I (1254-1323), 17th Century follower of PAOLO VERONESE (
By Paolo Veronese
Located in Blackwater, GB
Ottoman Rulers. Presented in an later antique gilt frame. Unsigned Measurements: 35" x 30.5" framed
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19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mehmed Ali Pasha of Egypt – Early 19th Century Portrait Engraving, circa 1830
Located in Langweer, NL
became the ruler of Egypt and is regarded as the founder of modern Egypt. Depicted half-length, facing
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Early 19th Century European Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
, executed as figura serpentinata. Pluto, identified by a crown as ruler of the underworld, forces Proserpina
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19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
$4,539
H 16.15 in W 6.5 in D 5.52 in
An Athena Silver Tetradrachm Pendant, circa 300 BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
remarkable coin is from the Kingdom of Thrace, whose ruler was Lysimachus (323-281 BС). This coin is trimmed
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Ruler

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

An Athena Silver Tetradrachm Pendant, circa 300 BC
An Athena Silver Tetradrachm Pendant, circa 300 BC
$7,150
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.13 in
King Nader Shah of Persia – Thamas Koulikan, 18th Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
of Persia’s most powerful and ambitious rulers. The portrait shows him in a three-quarter view
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Edwardian 15ct Rose Gold Sapphire set Pendant
Located in London, GB
section is 3cm x 3cm ( for exact view please see image on ruler )
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K Gold Pendant Featuring Ptolemaic Bronze Eagle-Thunderbolt Coin
Located in Braintree, GB
the reign of Ptolemy II–VI Obverse (Front): Diademed bust of a Hellenistic Ptolemaic ruler (e.g
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze

A Faience Glazed Ceramic Canopic Jar of Imsety, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
a human head wearing a nemes, the striped headcloth worn by Egyptian rulers, all identifying the
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Antique Ruler

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian 2.5 Carat Opal Pendant
Located in London, GB
exquisite rare piece of jewellery Weight 2 grams - appears heavier. for size please see image on ruler to
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Victorian 2.5 Carat Opal Pendant
Victorian 2.5 Carat Opal Pendant
$1,223
W 0.79 in L 1.5 in
Renaissance Portraits of the Lord of Rimini, Vitelleschi and Duchess, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
commander and regional ruler, symbolizing the interdependence of warfare and governance in Italian city
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Floral Filigree Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Length: Measure 7.0 Inches Next to a Ruler. Will comfortably fit 6.5” wrist (measured on wrist) Closure
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

18th Century Halfcabinet/ Trumeau Commode, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
" period in Austria. (called after Joseph II, holy Roman emperor in which he was the sole ruler of the
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Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Ruler

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Spruce

Prophet Muhammad (Mahomet) – 18th Century Paris Engraving by Daumont, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
rulers. Such prints were used in encyclopaedic collections and cultural compendia of the time to
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Ladies Folding Crocodile Purse, Sewing Kit.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
) and a 'The Hotel Metropole London' 2" metal ruler.
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1880s British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

PTOLEMY XII FATHER OF CLEOPATRA Genuine Ancient Greek coin 80-58 BC Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
Auletes, was the last ruler of Egypt's Ptolemaic dynasty before Cleopatra ascended to the throne. His
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

Saint Michael Archangel López 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Spanish school
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
rulers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The painting is completed by a lacquered wooden frame and is sold with
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Ruler

Materials

Oil

Anglo Indian Armchair Throne Silver Embossed Throne 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Indian scripture, it is mentioned that silver is the most dignifying metal to be used for the rulers
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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Antique Ruler

Materials

Metal

Philip V King Spain Louise Savoy Queen Gobert Paint Oil 18th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
rulers Philip V of Bourbon (Versailles, 1683 - Madrid, 1746) King of Spain, with Maria Luisa of Savoy
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Ruler

Materials

Oil

Ancient Egyptian Painted Relief Carving of a Man and his Wife
Located in London, GB
Thutmose III, among Egypt’s most celebrated rulers. Originally part of a larger scene of ritual abundance
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Ruler

Materials

Limestone

Frédéric Duc d’Urbin in Ceremony, Renaissance Portrait of Power & Learning 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
manner in which he reads suggests the contemplative nature of a ruler who governed not just by force, but
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

JAPAN 1910 Antique Bronze Vases With Silver & Gold Mixed Metals Flowers & Bird
Located in Miami, FL
flowers, the symbol of the Meiji imperial ruler. Mixed Metals Technique Japanese mixed metal techniques
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1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

JAPAN 1910 Antique Bronze Vases With Silver & Gold Mixed Metals Flowers & Bird
JAPAN 1910 Antique Bronze Vases With Silver & Gold Mixed Metals Flowers & Bird
$1,078 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 10.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Frederick III Cranach Rohrich Paint Oil on table 19th Century Flemish Portrait
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
motivated princely propaganda program set in motion by the ruler. To fulfill this purpose, several copies
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Ruler

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Italian Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ruler. Caracalla, the elder son of Emperor Septimius Severus and Empress Julia Domna, was a key figure
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Ruler

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Marble

Podestà’s Palace, Florentine Enforcer, and Cosimo de’ Medici the Elder, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
a ruler by title, but through patronage, diplomacy, and banking acumen, he shaped Florence’s
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Striking 1806 Ravana Demon King Antique Print - Hindu Ramayana Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
holding weapons such as a trident, symbolizing his immense power and ferocity as a warrior and ruler
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Early 1800s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF
Located in Newark, England
and active ruler, Emperor Taisho had poor health, which meant that power shifted more toward
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Lacquer

Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Pendant w/black diamonds depicting Emperor Trajan
Located in Roma, IT
princeps" or "best ruler" by the Senate. Renowned for his military conquests, Trajan oversaw the largest
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Ruler

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Kichizaemon Raku Seinyu XIII "13th" Signed Antique Japanese Raku Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
master, Sen-No-Rikyu. According to legend, in 1598 a few years after Chojiro's death, ruler, Hideyoshi
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ruler

Materials

Ceramic

Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand I. Prague School, 17th Century, Copper, Old Master
Located in Greven, DE
the background on the right are Ferdinand's crowns, one of the typical insignia of a ruler. ruler
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17th Century Baroque Antique Ruler

Materials

Copper

Nawab in Palanquin Procession – Sonnerat Indian Engraving, Paris 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
given to Muslim rulers or noblemen under the Mughal Empire—is shown reclining in a richly adorned
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Early 1800s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

An Italian Carved Marble Bust of Girolamo Savonarola
Located in New York, NY
tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. After the overthrow of the Medici in 1494, Savonarola was the sole
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19th Century Italian Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

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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.

How Much is a Antique Ruler?

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.