ANTIQUE 19thC AMERICAN SOLID SILVER DRAUGHTSMAN'S EXTENDING RULER c.1897

Description

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

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ANTIQUE 19thC AMERICAN SOLID SILVER DRAUGHTSMAN'S EXTENDING RULER c.1897

Lot 0086

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