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Folding Rule, German, c. 1600

Inventory Number 23665


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.23665

Item type
Object
Physical material
Gilt Brass
Steel
Object type
Rule
Dimensions
Height: 3mm Width: 82mm Depth: 14mm Weight: 14g
Inventory No
23665

Description

Folding gilt brass rule with steel points; one side with a scale of "Veriungte Ellen" (reduced ells), the other "Veriungt Schue" (reduced feet). Presumably from a larger set of instruments (like the German crucifix dial set 1618).