Object Description
A late 19th century mahogany box of engine divided rulers by David Robertson & Co Ltd Glasgow.
The mahogany box is brass pinned and has an inset plaque with ‘R.B. McKeen’ engraved on.
The box holds ten 12″ rulers, one ivory or ivorene ruler and nine small scale rulers.
The rulers are all stamped with the maker’s name and the owner’s initials and are in good condition though some do have nicks to the edges. (Circa 1890)
Box Height 4.2cm (1.7 inches)
Width 33.8cm (13.3 inches)
Depth 10.8cm (4.3 inches)