{"product_id":"antique-boxwood-and-brass-1-foot-folding-rule-two-fold-pocket-pocket-measure","title":"Antique Boxwood and Brass 1-Foot Folding Rule – Two-Fold Pocket Pocket Measure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a distinct, satisfying tactile pleasure in handling hand tools from an era when even simple measurement required craftsmanship. This antique two-fold pocket rule extends to exactly one foot (12 inches), serving as a wonderful testament to late 19th or early 20th-century workspace pragmatism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from dense, honey-coloured boxwood, the rule is bound together by its original, solid brass central pivot hinge and matching brass end tips. While it lacks an explicit maker’s stamp, the hand-stamped alignment dots and the deeply incised, clear imperial markings give it a fine, anonymous dignity. It folds smoothly and carries a beautifully rounded, low-slung presence that makes it just as compelling as a desktop paperweight or architectural accent as it is a functional pocket measure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003ePresented in lovely, honest antique condition. The boxwood has acquired a rich, deep amber patina and minor surface tracking from decades of real workshop handling, saving you the absolute misery of keeping a pristine tool immaculate. The brass hinge has an unpolished, muted olive oxidation and holds its position beautifully when half-opened for display. All imperial markings remain perfectly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e• Extended Length: 12 inches (approx. 30.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e• Folded Length: 6.25 inches (approx. 16 cm)\u003cbr\u003e• Width (Folded): 2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64133371101514,"sku":"ANT-26-10-28-14-41","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_0308_85aee907-b58d-4eee-850a-3bbad4460a39.jpg?v=1793198387","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/antique-boxwood-and-brass-1-foot-folding-rule-two-fold-pocket-pocket-measure","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}