Ruler
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, brass, metal
Measurements
15 mm (Width) x 4 mm (Depth); 609 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27481
Summary
Wooden ruler in four sections.
Full description
Wooden ruler in four sections, folds into two halves on central brass pivot. Ends capped with brass. Halves bend in half on hinge and held together with metal pin in hole. Imperial units. Marked one side; NO 1377. Other side marked; JOHN RABONE AND SONS BIRM WARRAN BOXWOOD.
Provenance
Purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.