I found this little treasure in an antique shop in Appalachia Florida about ten years ago. It was in a glass case that was so cluttered it could not be seen, except for a part that was peeking out. I could see a disc which I thought was coin and asked the fellow to dig it out. As I always did I asked if he knew anything about. All he knew was that it was an old ruler and he seemed disinterested in the potential sale. It turned out to be made of ivory which had mellowed into that rich butter color patina and the hinges were all made of German silver. It has been one of my favorite treasures found.
This is a 2" wide 24 inch long, four fold ironmongers ivory rule made by Sampson Aston Maker, Birmingham for Thomas Walhsley of Bolton, c. 1816. It has a German silver slide and fittings with a protractor ached joint . On one side is your regular rule and on inside numerous tables. On one side are coppers and with measure for: top, bottom , deeply to brim, gall, weight. On the other end it has measure for : flat per inch, 6's and 8's. A section for iron foot by: lb, Oz, Qr (quarter). There is a measure for square and round iron per inch, 8's, lb. Just a very detailed rule with measurement on every side of ivory rule.
Thomas Walhsley was a famous ironmonger out of Birmingham, England. I will revise this in the future with information on him. There are still buildings and equipment still in existence that belong to him in Birmingham. There is a lot of information on Sampson Aston the maker of this ivory rule
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This is a 2" wide 24 inch long, four fold ironmongers ivory rule made by Sampson Aston Maker, Birmingham for Thomas Walhsley of Bolton, c. 1816. It has a German silver slide and fittings with a protractor ached joint . On one side is your regular rule and on inside numerous tables. On one side are coppers and with measure for: top, bottom , deeply to brim, gall, weight. On the other end it has measure for : flat per inch, 6's and 8's. A section for iron foot by: lb, Oz, Qr (quarter). There is a measure for square and round iron per inch, 8's, lb. Just a very detailed rule with measurement on every side of ivory rule.
Thomas Walhsley was a famous ironmonger out of Birmingham, England. I will revise this in the future with information on him. There are still buildings and equipment still in existence that belong to him in Birmingham. There is a lot of information on Sampson Aston the maker of this ivory rule
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