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    Posted 7 years ago

    Moffat
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    G & T Bradburn folding bone(?) and brass 12" ruler. Has standard measurement on one side, but scales for stamps, bills and other account information on the reverse. Obviously for the United Kingdom market as graduations are in L S & D. Looking for purpose and approximate date. Many thanks.

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    1. kyratango kyratango, 7 years ago
      Surely ivory, not bone!
      An ad from 1839:
      http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/G._and_T._Bradburn
      See this one, architect ruler:
      http://www.oldtools.co.uk/rulers/3746-jrabone-architects-folding-rule.html
    2. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      I have be here at home similar .... very nice !!!!
    3. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      I have one here ... iPad spell check nonesense .... apologies.

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