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Three Vintage Measurement Rulers; Lufkin016, Seneca Pica, Lafayette F428.
Vintage Historical Measuring & Calculation Tool Lot (3 Items)
Up for sale is a fantastic curated collection of mid-century technical and drafting instruments. Perfect for tool collectors, history buffs, or vintage office display. This unique assortment charts the evolution of precise measurement across wood trades, clerical typing layout, and complex advanced engineering mathematics.1. Lufkin No. 016 Boxwood & Brass Caliper Pocket Rule (Made in England) Type: Folding 6-Inch Carpenter\'s Rule with Slide-Out Caliper Gauge Details: Stamped boxwood body with solid brass hardware hinges and extension. Built by the legendary Lufkin Rule Co. at their UK factory.
2. Seneca Falls \"Secretary\'s Rule\" Typography Ruler (Made in USA) Type: Specialized Professional Manual Typewriter Layout Guide Details: Lacquered flat wooden construction featuring standard inch measurements alongside specialized scales for tracking manual typography spacing (Elite Type - 12 CPI, Pica Type - 10 CPI, and Vertical Line Spacing).
3. Lafayette F-428 Log Log Duplex Decitrig Slide Rule (Made in Japan by Relay/Ricoh - Design 151) Type: Advanced Duplex (Double-Sided) 25-Scale Mathematical Calculator Details: Premium celluloid laminate over a highly stable, premium bamboo core. Manufactured in Japan by OEM Relay/Ricoh for Lafayette Electronics. Features an adjustable glass cursor frame. Bonus Accessory: Includes its original custom-stamped genuine saddle-leather protective storage sheath with a snap-down belt flap.
*Condition Notes:These items are vintage, pre-owned estate acquisitions and are sold as-is. They display a wonderful natural patina, showing typical signs of cosmetic age and professional handling (minor surface scuffs, ink/graphite stains, and edge darkening). Markings and numeric scales remain highly legible and sharply readable across all three items.
*Please inspect the provided high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate exact cosmetic wear and alignment variables.
Shipping & Handling:- Safely wrapped and securely packaged to prevent wood warping or glass damage during transit.- Prompt dispatch with tracking included.
