5th Jan, 2023 9:30
The Collectors Sale
A Very Unusual & Long 10ft Standard Measure
English, late 19th century, with a brass plaque to the lid of the long French polished mahogany case engraved 'BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN, THOS CHESHIRE MAKER LIVERPOOL', the rule with a later engraving for 'Troughton & Simms London' to one end, the rule made from a single piece of wood, possibly beach, with 1 foot intervals engraved with a line and the measurement, use unknown
Sold for £125
Result plus buyers premium
English, late 19th century, with a brass plaque to the lid of the long French polished mahogany case engraved 'BOROUGH OF BLACKBURN, THOS CHESHIRE MAKER LIVERPOOL', the rule with a later engraving for 'Troughton & Simms London' to one end, the rule made from a single piece of wood, possibly beach, with 1 foot intervals engraved with a line and the measurement, use unknown
Auction: The Collectors Sale, 5th Jan, 2023
