MINIATURE FOLDING WOODEN RULER. 12 INCHES. 19TH C.

Description:
- Beautiful wooden ruler, with brass inlay, from the first half of the 19th century.
- The ruler is an English miniature. Made in inches, with a fixed scale of 12 inches.
- It has a brass guard at each end of the ruler.
- It is made in four parts, joined together by brass pivot shafts.
- There are three bolts for adjusting the enclosure.
- It has a simple and elegant design, of a very small size, a miniature we could say.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the manufacturer's details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The ruler is in a very good state of preservation.
- It retains a spectacular period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scratches due to age.
- The object shows the wear and tear typical of it's age.

Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.