Folding Ruler Rabone with Protractor (1154)
Index: 1154
Year: Around 1940's ?
Maker: Rabone & Sons, England
Dimensions: 17 x 4 x 1 cm
Info
Folding ruler made by John Rabone and Sons. Made in boxwood with brass hinges and endcaps. The ruler has a protractor at the main horizontal hinge for measuring angles (from 0 to 180°). Also a spiritlevel is embedded in one of the legs.
The total length of the ruler is 2 feet (24 inches) with markings every 1/8 on one side and every 1/16th on the other side. On the same side, there are also scales (extending over 2 legs) for 1/2 and 1/3ths.
Inscriptions:
J. RABONE & SONS BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND
WARRANTED BEST BOXWOOD
N° 1190
MADE IN ENGLAND
References/Links/More Info
Grace's Guide - John Rabone and Sons
UK Workshop - Forum mentioning the 1190
