Lovely Earlyish 19th Century 6 Inch Bone Ruler tp hang and it is made in

and it is made in three parts that fit together via pegs extending from each section (the head sticks into the body

The mottled matte periwinkle blue glaze is pretty perfect as well

The key on this does still turn with some force

I've started paying some attention to ships in bottles

They show some wear (least on the largest) but still look

Lovely Earlyish 19th Century 6 Inch Bone Ruler tp hang and it is made inI 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