A quality signed brass-mounted turn of the century boxwood folding ruler. This two foot ruler was made by Rabone of England, it has a model No.1167, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor signs of use (minor finish scrapes and writing marks) and the loss of about half of the brass gilding. It lies flat and true and the fittings are tight and move smoothly. All items are thoroughly and conservati ...click for details
A huge and vintage unsigned socket-blade cabinetmaker's slotted screwdriver c1910-20. This furniture maker's tool measures 18" long, including the 7-1/2" faceted massive wood handle with brass ferrule and N initial. The hexagonal 1/2" wide blade is firmly mounted, and this vintage tool has a wonderful patina. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some possibly newer varnish on the handle ...click for details
