Beautiful 19th C. 14 Inch Rolled Handle Ruler, C.E Gibbs, Boston cutout wooden ) The front is one

)  The front is one layer higher around the perimeter

and I believe is stuffed with cotton batting

) Subtle X's up the front like laces

this excellent old solid brass one bearing a perfectly rendered hourglass

gentle painting

Beautiful 19th C. 14 Inch Rolled Handle Ruler, C.E Gibbs, Boston cutout wooden ) The front is oneA nice one for the ruler collection. I've never come across one quite like this before, but I believe this sort of rounded handle ruler would have been used by a draftsman or architect, allowing for easy handling and movement across paper or blueprint. I have also seen a few round wood rulers described as writing rulers, and it does seem a good one for use in practicing calligraphy in ink, using the ruler and straight edge as guide then lifting