Boxwood Folding Rule with Brass Slides Two-Feet Two-Fold V&R Blakemore Birmingham Antique 1880s
"This item has marks and worn edges from usage. A slight bend is visible when unfolded. There are some dark stains on the wood and patina signs on the metal parts."
Discover a piece of history with this authentic Wooden Folding Rule from V&R Blakemore, crafted in the 1880s in Birmingham. Measuring 24 inches in length and 1 inch in width, this antique showcases meticulous craftsmanship and functionality.
Emblazoned with the esteemed mark "BLAKEMORE MAKER BEST BOX" this two-foot, two-fold rule boasts brass slides and a unique locking mechanism on its inner side, ensuring secure folding and easy handling. Crafted from enduring boxwood and brass, it carries the marks of its previous owner, C.W. Grist, adding a personal touch and historical allure.
Dimensions:
31.5cm x 2cm x 0.4cm
12.40 inch x 0.79 inch x 0.16 inch
Weight: 93gr / 0.21 lbs
While displaying minor age-related marks and a discreet crack, this rule maintains its remarkable condition, highlighting the durability of its brass slides, all in perfect working order. Own a piece of the past with this exceptional, well-preserved relic—a testament to V&R Blakemore's legacy and the craftsmanship of the Victorian era.
Imperial War Museum London
Lives of the First World War
We remember: Charles William Grist - https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/6660974
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Dating and Verification
This folding rule was produced by V&R Blakemore, a company run by Villiers (1823-1883) and Ramsey (1836-1891) Blakemore, who were export merchants dealing in various goods from 1867 to 1895.
The folding rule was owned by Charles William Grist, born in 1888, a documented carpenter and joiner. Beneath his initials, the initials "W.B." are visible, likely belonging to his father, suggesting that the craft may have been passed down through the family. This also indicates that C.W. Grist's father was active in the workforce by 1888. Based on this information, the folding rule is likely to have been produced in the 1880s.
The rule bears the maker's mark "Blakemore Maker Best Box," confirming its authenticity.
Item Specifics
- Condition
- Used
- Manufactured
- United Kingdom
- Orig./Repro.
- original
- Classified
- antique
- Primary Material
- boxwood, brass
- Modified Item
- no
- Maker
- V&R Blakemore
- Brand
- Blakemore
Where This Folding Rule Was Discovered
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