Ruler
Arnold and Sons
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood
Measurements
865 mm (Length)20 mm (W)
Place of origin
West Smithfield
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1332591
Summary
Single sided wooden ruler marked 'Arnold and Sons. West Smithfield. London'. One edge starts at 3 FT and goes up to 5 FT 10 INS, the other edge is blank and then commences at H12 up to H17, presumed to be for measuring 'hands' of horses.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Marks and inscriptions
Arnold and Sons/West Smithfield/London
Makers and roles
Arnold and Sons