12th May, 2022 12:00
Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments
An Early 19th Century Merchant's Linear Comparison Rule
English, c.1800-1820, in boxwood giving 18 European and Middle Eastern linear scales on one side and 17 European scales on the other, one edge giving 18 British Imperial inches, the other 'New French Measure' (metric introduced 1795) rule length 46 cm, 9mm thick,
Sold for £625
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1800-1820, in boxwood giving 18 European and Middle Eastern linear scales on one side and 17 European scales on the other, one edge giving 18 British Imperial inches, the other 'New French Measure' (metric introduced 1795) rule length 46 cm, 9mm thick,
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022
