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Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley
About the Item
This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Wonderful cased ruler with appealing blue finish
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Nitrided bronze with dark blue finish provides great contrast to the brass rollers
Etched maker's mark reads 'Trade Mark, Stanley London - Made in England'
Brass rollers aid the ruler in gliding smoothly across maps or documents
High quality mahogany carry case, shows great caramel hues and grain interest
This is a quality antique draughtsman's rolling ruler, pleasingly set within a nicely crafted carry case. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Case Width: 33cm (13'')
Case Depth: 9cm (3.5'')
Case Height: 5cm (2'')
Rule Width: 31cm (12.25'')
Rule Depth: 5.5cm (2.25'')
Rule Height: 2.5cm (1'')
- Dimensions:Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
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