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NICE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL OFFICER'S FOLDING SECTOR RULER

$ 8.18

Availability: 96 in stock
  • Condition: In good condition for age with a great patina.
  • Type: Ornaments & Bowl Fillers
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Date of Creation: Pre-1800
  • Material: oxbone and brass
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Region of Origin: Europe
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Description
    Here is a n
    ice late 18th century, pre 1900 in date naval officer's folding sector ruler in good original condition. The oxbone surface has a nice patina from age with a brass hinge. A n
    umber of scales are inscribed upon the instrument which facilitate various mathematical calculations. It was used for solving problems
    in
    proportion
    ,
    multiplication
    and
    division
    ,
    geometry
    , and
    trigonometry
    , and for computing various mathematical functions, such as
    square roots
    and
    cube roots
    .
    Its several scales allowed easy and direct solutions of prob
    lems in
    gunnery
    ,
    surveying
    and
    navigation
    . Originally from Leith docks, Edinburgh Scotland from a maritime naval collection. Measuring 12 inches long when folded out straight
    .
    Please care to look at my other items currently on Ebay.
    I combine items for shipping.
    This item will be airmailed from Scotland
    .