Beautiful Antique Boxwood and Brass Folding 12 Inch Ruler handmade fingerpuppet MA that included many fine

MA that included many fine antiques

though also a nice little readymade collection

not missing a thing

with this serene looking cross legged figure

I am not entirely sure if it is one of a kind  or if there were a number of these produced

Beautiful Antique Boxwood and Brass Folding 12 Inch Ruler handmade fingerpuppet MA that included many fineI just found this and two other old folding rulers and am completely in love with them; I keep carrying them around as they are just a complete delight to hold in the hand, and how much better to measure little things with one of these than with a clunky measuring tape! I am not entirely certain the maker of this one I have found a "No. 57" (which is how this one is marked)) attributed to E. A. Stearns Co., but also one attributed to Stanley, and I