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Lot 191:
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Keywords: antique measuring tool, brass folding rule, King’s Foot, engraved brass ruler, scientific instrument, 18th century, 19th century, royal measure, historic standardization, British Empire, early engineering tool
Rare engraved brass folding rule, commonly referred to as a “King’s Foot, ” used for official standardized measurement across the British Empire. Likely dating to the 18th or 19th century, this precision instrument features fine engraving along its folding arms and would have served both functional and ceremonial purposes. Tools like this were employed to unify measurements across distant regions and reflect early developments in scientific instrumentation.
Closed 1 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 17.1 cm.), open: 13 in. ( 33 cm.) Approx
Category: 26978
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