Beautiful Antique Boxwood and Brass Folding 12 Inch Ruler handmade fingerpuppet though also a nice little

though also a nice little readymade collection

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

the bowl is initialed and dated '96 on the bottom

not missing a thing

which takes a strong pull to open

Beautiful Antique Boxwood and Brass Folding 12 Inch Ruler handmade fingerpuppet though also a nice littleI 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