Ruler with scale. Rectangular frame with scale made of silver-plated brass, 18th century, Western Europe. Measuring instrument. Height 13.7 cm; width 3.2 cm., A rectangular metallic frame with a polished silver appearance rests on a smooth gray background; the frame has an inner rectangular opening and a narrow border decorated with a series of small notches and engraved linear markings around its perimeter, showing subtle variations in the silver surface with areas that appear slightly darker or tarnished.
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Ruler with scale. Rectangular frame with scale made of silver-plated brass, 18th century, Western Europe. Measuring instrument. Height 13.7 cm; width 3.2 cm., A rectangular metallic frame with a polished silver appearance rests on a smooth gray background; the frame has an inner rectangular opening and a narrow border decorated with a series of small notches and engraved linear markings around its perimeter, showing subtle variations in the silver surface with areas that appear slightly darker or tarnished.

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Ruler scale Rectangular frame silver-plated brass 18th century Western Europe Measuring instrument Height 13.7 cm width 3.2 cm rectangular metallic frame polished silver appearance rests smooth gray background frame inner rectangular opening narrow border decorated series small notches engraved linear markings perimeter showing subtle variations silver surface areas slightly darker tarnished.

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