German hexagonal section measuring rod, one of four

Made:
1715 in Germany
One of  four early German brass measuring rods with square

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One of four early German brass measuring rods with square
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One of four early German brass measuring rods with square section, dated 1715.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1880-50/2
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 10 x 320 x 10 mm
type:
ruler
credit:
Fulgence, Mons. (Paris)