19th Century 24 Inch Double Fold Bone Ruler cigar fan eyebrow-raised expression as she holds

eyebrow-raised expression as she holds her pale blue telephone with one red-nailed hand over the receiver as if to ask

The figures are a bit curious too--often scrimshawed pieces were made as love tokens

The pegs were hand-carved and are all present

with little carved marks all over

19th Century 24 Inch Double Fold Bone Ruler cigar fan eyebrow-raised expression as she holdsI'm always on the hunt for an antique bone ruler, but rarely do I find one in good condition that doesn't cost a fortune even rarer that I come across one that folds out to two feet. I found a mark on it reading "No 60" but no makers name. A lovely thing, and quite usable still, with the numbers and 16th of an inch marks on the interior side all still entirely clear and dark. 24 inches long; folded 6 3 8" x 1" x 3 8". Very good condition, with all