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Boxwood & Brass Slide Rule

Stock No

5963

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2015
  • £165.00
  • €190 Euro
  • $223 US Dollar

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Item Description

A ship candlers' boxwood and brass slide gauge for measuring and costing 'Shroud Tard Hemp', 'Laid Manilla', ‘Hawser Tard Hemp', 'Chain', etc., etc..

Stamped A Thomson Black & Co. Glasgow.

4 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in

Archibald Thomson, Black & Co was a long-lived wire rope manufacturer working out of Anderston Quay and the Shettleston areas of Glasgow. Their working dates are recorded as 1842-1965. This rule dating from around the middle of the 19th century at around the time of their establishment.

 

Item Info

Seller

WALPOLES

Seller Location

London, London

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

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+44 (0)207 7275263

+44 (0)7831 561042

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