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Large Quality Mahogany Cased Rolling Parallel Rule by Elliott Bros c.1875 (1 of 9)
Antique Ethos
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Large Quality Mahogany Cased Rolling Parallel Rule by Elliott Bros c.1875

REF: MS155 / LA346971
£220
€257
$277
Certified DealerApproved listing511 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Certified DealerApproved listing511 sales by dealerFree Delivery
Description
A large and good quality mahogany cased nickel-silver rolling parallel rule by Elliot Bros c1875. Period instrument of nickel-silver construction with brass handles. In original fitted mahogany case with breadboard ends and pinned dovetailed corners - an indicator of the quality of construction. These were supplied for technical drawing or navigational purposes. Upper side to baseplate engraved in script "Elliott Bros 449, Strand, London." The rule is 61 cm in length and 10 cm in depth. Case measures 64 cm by 13 cm and 5.75 cm in height.
measurements
Height:
5.75 cm
Width:
64 cm
Depth:
13 cm
declaration
Antique Ethos has clarified that the Large Quality Mahogany Cased Rolling Parallel Rule by Elliott Bros c.1875 (LA346971) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c1875
condition
This rolling rule is in excellent condition commensurate with age. Nickel-silver surface in aged condition but without any significant marks. Rolling mechanism functions perfectly. Extremely minor knocks and marks external to case. A few age cracks to the mahogany case which remains in very good and solid condition. Please see images as these form an important part of the description.
location
This Large Quality Mahogany Cased Rolling Parallel Rule by Elliott Bros c.1875 is located in Durham, United Kingdom

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