Rolling parallel rule by Stanley in brass. `LCC WD No.12' engraved on instrument and stamped on mahogany box.

Made:: 1900-1930 in Holborn

maker:: W F Stanley and Company Limited

Rolling parallel rule by Stanley in brass. `LCC WD No.12' engraved on instrument and stamped on mahogany box., made at Great Turnstile, Londoon

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Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1995-79

Materials:: brass

type:: rules (drawing) and rolling parallel rules

credit:: Borough of Bromley

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Rolling parallel rule by Stanley in brass. `LCC WD No.12' engraved on instrument and stamped on mahogany box.

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