ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Being offered for sale is the unusual, primitive/antique, unbranded (homemade? no visible maker's mark(s) WOOD FOLDING RULE MULTI-TOOL (with copper bracket/brace & steel/iron hinge) featuring SLIDING CALIPER JAW(S), from circa the mid -to- late 19th century (best guess - possibly a bit older), as seen in the pictures/as described in the title. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES. Being offered for sale AS-FOUND, uncleaned. May require a thorough detailing to bring to its full potential. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back...no questions asked!

CONDITION NOTES:

Good/G+ antique condition with moderate -to- severe overall wear (scuffs, scratches, stains, dings, dents, etc.) from normal use over the years but NO breaks or repairs. Graduations are very faded, to the point where restoration would be required before any practical use. Otherwise, remains a fully functional tool. Hinge is strong and operates smoothly...not too loose, not too tight and folds together flush with good hold/pressure by wedging under bottom caliper jaw (very good design detail). Bottom caliper jaw slides freely. No bowing or warping to the wood. Insanely rich, beautifully deep & dark patina to all materials throughout. All-in-all, an incredible example of a ultra unique folding-caliper-rule!! See pics.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:

Measures 8-1/2" long, when closed and 15-5/8" long, when opened. Caliper jaws are both 2-9/16" long. Weighs 3.4 oz..

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