Boswell's parallel rule

Boswell's parallel rule, stamped Banks, 441 Strand London'

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Boswell's parallel rule, stamped Banks, 441 Strand London'
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Boswell's parallel rule, stamped "Banks, 441 Strand London", ebony with brass cross pieces and ivory ruling edge

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1972-255
Materials:
ivory, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and ebony (wood)
type:
rules (drawing) and parallel rules
credit:
Mr Peter Delehar