A beautiful set of 1920s engineers or draughtsman's rulers housed in a slender rectangular mahogany box. The box is fitted internally with grooves either end, in which the rulers sit, and is lined with baize. It has a brass lock and mount, and an oval inscription plate on its lid - never used.

Country of origin: UK

Date of manufacture: c.1920

Material: mahogany

Dimensions: Length 34.5cm  Depth 6.5cm  Height 4.5cm

Condition: good, with some slight marks here and there to both the box and rulers, and some discolouration to one ruler (see image) - but nothing that doesn't add character.