Rare 18th c. Georgian-era Scientific or Drafting Instrument, Ivory Ruler in Fine Shagreen Etui, Case Georgian jewelry The razors have horn handles

The razors have horn handles

The clock does run

they're very highly sought after still today

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Rare 18th c. Georgian-era Scientific or Drafting Instrument, Ivory Ruler in Fine Shagreen Etui, Case Georgian jewelry The razors have horn handlesA rare and very elegant survival from the 18th century a gentlemans pocket expanding ruler housed in its original green shagreen tui. The ruler is formed of seven slender ivory sections (3 closed length), joined with brass rivets, and inked in red with finely drawn linear decoration and numbering. When extended, it forms a practical measuring rule, compact enough to slip into a waistcoat pocket yet precise enough for architectural, surveying, or