Collection

Three ivory rulers

Three ivory rulers, graduated in inches & 1/10 ths, each with brass ring at each end - lengths 6 1/2", 6 1/2", 3".

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1776
Materials:
ivory and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
type:
ruler
credit:
King's College, London

Parts

Rectangular scale, support rings each end

Rectangular scale, support rings each end

Rectangular scale with support rings at each end

Materials:
ivory and brass
Object Number:
1927-1776/1
type:
scale
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rectangular scale, support rings each end

Rectangular scale, support rings each end

Rectangular scale with support rings at each end

Materials:
ivory , brass and steel
Object Number:
1927-1776/2
type:
scale
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rectangular scale, support rings each end

Rectangular scale, support rings each end

Rectangular scale with support rings at each end

Materials:
ivory , brass and steel
Object Number:
1927-1776/3
type:
scale
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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