Folding rule marked Rabone made in England no 1613. This old rule’s marked out in inches up to 72” long overall. The rule’s discoloured in places.

Model: 1613
Condition: G
Tool Manufacturer: Rabone
Delivery: A
Price : £19.00

Folding rule marked H.A.K London. This old rule’s marked out in inches up to 24” long. Retains its locating pin.

Model: --
Condition: G
Tool Manufacturer: H.A.K and Co
Delivery: A
Price : £18.00

Collection of three contraction rules made by Chesterman. The largest is marked No 612D contN 1/60 and 1/120.
Length: 24”
The medium sized rule reads No 1293D ContN 1/48 and 1/38, the first 2 inches of the rule has 5 gouge marks.
Length: 12”
The smallest rule is marked no 428D/2 ContN 1/38. There is a slight bend in this rule.
Length: 6”

Model: --
Condition: G
Tool Manufacturer: Chesterman
Delivery: B
Price : £24.00

Collection of three Chesterman contraction rules marked out in inches. Largest is marked 1959D ContN 1/96 and ContN 1/48, the reverse side reads ContN 1/77 and 1/90.

The medium sized rule is marked No 612D ContN 1/60 and 1/120 and measures 12” long.

The smallest rule is marked no 718F Contraction 1/96 and 1/48, reverse reads 1/77 and 1/38 and measures 6” long.

Model: --
Condition: G+
Tool Manufacturer: Chesterman
Delivery: B
Price : £30.00

A collection of 3 different sized contraction rules all made by Chesterman with measurements in inches. The largest rule is marked No 1296D and reads Cont N 1/77 the reverse side of the rule also reads 1/77 and measures 24” long.

The Medium sized rule is marked no 1958D Cont’N 1/96 and Cont’N 1/64, reverse side reads 1/120 and 1/77 and measures 12” long.

The smallest of the contraction rules is marked 721F 1/40 and 1/30, reverse side is marked 1/44.

Model: --
Condition: G+
Tool Manufacturer: Chesterman
Delivery: B
Price : £30.00

An old boxwood and brass folding rule marked Stanley No 54, Stanley Rule & Level Co New Britain Conn USA. This old rule is misaligned when folding shut. Measurements are marked out in inches up to 24” long overall.

Model: 54
Condition: G
Tool Manufacturer: Stanley
Delivery: A
Price : £36.00

A little brass calliper rule marked Theodstaber London & Dresden. This rule’s marked out in mille metres  up to 60mm long. Rear is marked with previous users initials.

Model: 1375
Condition: G
Tool Manufacturer: Rabone
Delivery: A
Price : £16.00

An unusual 12" long bronze rolling parallel rule with fingure grip and nicely engraved "Presented to M.C James 1882"

Model: n/a
Condition: G+
Tool Manufacturer: unnamed
Delivery: B
Price : £45.00

A steel slide rule with brass running wheels. The tools marked Harling, measures 458mm long overall and comes with the original wooden box.

Model: n/a
Condition: G+
Tool Manufacturer: Harling
Delivery: B
Price : £39.00

A 24" double sided contraction rule marked Chesterman Sheffield England no 1958D, also marked A CONTN 1/96, K CONTN 1/64, C CONTN 1/120 AND M CONTN 1/77. The rule is marked with some minor staining.

Model: 1958D
Condition: G+
Tool Manufacturer: Chesterman
Delivery: A
Price : £23.00

Two old contraction rules, one marked Chesterman Sheffield England no 1464, Contn 1/77 in inches and Contn 1/77 in millimetres. The other rules marked Chesterman Sheffield England no 613D London Contn 1/120, the other sides also marked Contn 1/120. These two old tools are marked up to 12" long.

Model: 1464 and 613D
Condition: G++
Tool Manufacturer: Chesterman
Delivery: A
Price : £25.00

Boxwood rope gauge by J.Rabone & Sons, made in England, no 1206. Front is marked Breaking loads in tons, galvanised hawser steel ropes. Back is marked 3 strand, weight per 120 Fathom coil. Manila, tarred hemp, Manila 3 strand, Manila Cable Laid. Measures 4 5/8" (117mm) long overall when closed by 1 13/16" (41mm) wide. The brass top has a very slight bend.

Model: n/a
Condition: G+
Tool Manufacturer: Rabone

Boxwood and brass folding rule marked Rabone warranted boxwood made in England no 1169. Measurements are marked out in inches up to 24" long maintains locating pins.

Model: 1169
Condition: G+
Tool Manufacturer: Rabone
Delivery: A
Price : £20.00