Beautiful Antique Boxwood and Brass Folding 12 Inch Ruler soapstone turtle x 7/8" deep (ends of

x 7/8" deep (ends of keys)

5 7/8" tall x 3 3/8" diameter

while the handle attached to the arm is wood

The box is finished on all sides and has a nice patina

The bottom edge/underside of the frame is rough in a few spots

Beautiful Antique Boxwood and Brass Folding 12 Inch Ruler soapstone turtle x 7/8" deep (ends ofI just found this and two other old folding rulers and am completely in love with them; I keep carrying them around as they are just a complete delight to hold in the hand, and how much better to measure little things with one of these than with a clunky measuring tape! I am not entirely certain the maker of this one I have found a "No. 57" (which is how this one is marked)) attributed to E. A. Stearns Co., but also one attributed to Stanley, and I