FEATURE ITEM OF THE WEEK
Vintage 24" Boxwood & Brass Folding Ruler No 751
Item #1005
$85.00
Measures 24" total length with 4 x 6" folding sections and is 1/2" wide.
Made is Canada by Lufkin Rule Co. This ruler is No. 751 and indicate Warranted Boxwood directly on the ruler. Circa is from the 1800's and in fairly good condition, considering that age of this piece.
This beautiful, handmade craftsmanship Lufkin fold out ruler will make a fantastic addition to any collection. If you are looking for a unique, vintage measuring device, then this wood ruler is for you!
About the company:
Lufkin is a brand featuring primarily measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers and measuring tapes. Lufkin is currently a brand of Cooper Industries
The company was founded in 1869 in Cleveland Ohio, by Edward Taylor Lufkin. He was an American Civil War veteran of the Sixtieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
It was originally named E.T Lufkin Board and Log Rule Manufacturing company.
The company was acquired by Cooper Industries in 1967.
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