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Antique 19th Century American Solid Silver Draughtsman's Extending Ruler c.1897
$1,335.10
£995
€1,151.04
CA$1,876.28
A$2,040.50
CHF 1,074.98
MX$24,782.29
NOK 13,514.70
SEK 12,668.94
DKK 8,641.71
About the Item
Antique 19th Century American solid silver "Draughtsman's tool" 12 inch ruler. What is rather special about this piece is it is approx 4.5 inches long and extends out. Marked on the side "Udall & Ballou", "Patent Jan 19 1897, Sterling".
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 31 cm // 12.20 inches
Width: 0.7 cm // 0.28 inches
Depth: 0.7 cm // 0.28 inches
Weight: 26.1 grams // 0.84 ozt
- Creator:Udall & Ballou (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 0.28 in (7 mm)Depth: 0.28 in (7 mm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1897
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition - Wear in keeping with age. Please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: J98321stDibs: LU1348247068902
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