Lovely Earlyish 19th Century 6 Inch Bone Ruler macrame Painted using stencils I believe

Painted using stencils I believe

I grew up playing cribbage and think it (or dominoes

or big heart for the hat

Long Measure

The plate measures 7 1/4" in diameter and 1/2" tall

Lovely Earlyish 19th Century 6 Inch Bone Ruler macrame Painted using stencils I believeI have found pretty much an exact match of this one beautiful little bone and brass folding ruler, dating it to about 1820, British. All of the etched numbers remain completely readable, as do the markers, in 1 8" inch increments, and the brass pin to hold it closed is still in place. Just a beautiful little object whether to be used or not, and a pretty special gift I'd say. 6 inches long when unfolded. Folded: 3 1 8" x 7 16" x 1 8". Beautiful