Historical information

The item was a donation to Ballarat School of Mines sometime in the early forties. It was handed in to Geoff Biddington thinking it may have nostalgic relevance to the Museum Collection. He handed it on to Bill Ryan who was the collector - Museum Exhibit.
The type of solid brass ruler may have been used in Drawing Offices of Consultants - Engineers, Architects, Surveyors.

Physical description

Brass rule with straight edges. Mounted on grooved roller mounts. Lifting knobs at each end.
Polished wooden box (blackwood) with brass hinges and clips.