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1800's NEWMAN + LONDON White Folding Parallel Drafting Navigation Rule, 6 in.
1800's NEWMAN + LONDON White Folding Parallel Drafting Navigation Rule, 6 in.
1800's NEWMAN + LONDON White Folding Parallel Drafting Navigation Rule, 6 in.
1800's NEWMAN + LONDON White Folding Parallel Drafting Navigation Rule, 6 in.
1800's NEWMAN + LONDON White Folding Parallel Drafting Navigation Rule, 6 in.
1800's NEWMAN + LONDON White Folding Parallel Drafting Navigation Rule, 6 in.

1800's NEWMAN + LONDON White Folding Parallel Drafting Navigation Rule, 6 in.

$ 52.77

Availability: 35 in stock
  • Condition: Very good 'used rule' condition
  • Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Primary Material: Bone
  • Maker: Newman + London

    Description

    From my Collection
    : Here we have an
    Antique 1800's, 'NEWMAN + LONDON' White Folding Parallel Drafting Navigational Rule, 6 in.
    I have not been able to get any history on NEWMAN + LONDON. I'm not sure if this is a partnership or the maker is Newman who is located in London.  Regardless, I'm not able to shed any light on the maker mark.
    These early white rules were used extensively in the charting or course plotting on paper maps by ship's navigators in the1700-1800's.  They were also used by Draftsmen and Architects of the day. This rule was designed to allow the user to transfer a parallel line to another place on the diagram or map. This is identified as an early instrument by the ornate Georgian concentric circle decorations on the GERMAN SILVER folding hinges.  The white material is in very good condition with some scratches from.  There are no stains, chips or cracks.  Legs line up as they should.  There are no owner marks.
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