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Offline HeelSpur

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12" Metal Rule
« on: May 11, 2014, 05:14:45 PM »
Can anyone make out the name on this rule? Its a pretty neat find and I haven't dug real deep into the maker but did find this info. on the Practical Machinist forum.
If I'm understanding it right this name would have been for the purchacer.

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-history/1869-calipers-made-w-whittam-233854/




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Re: 12" Metal Rule
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2014, 08:29:39 PM »
Heelspur,  I would say also that the name above the date is the first owner's name. Have you seen it's brother on eBay ? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1872-Antique-12-Metal-Ruler-Rule-W-WHITTAM-MAKER-SALFORD-signed-PICKLES-/221400230825
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Re: 12" Metal Rule
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2014, 08:51:28 PM »
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Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: 12" Metal Rule
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2014, 05:25:51 AM »
Quote from: anglesmith on May 11, 2014, 08:29:39 PM
Heelspur,  I would say also that the name above the date is the first owner's name. Have you seen it's brother on eBay ? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1872-Antique-12-Metal-Ruler-Rule-W-WHITTAM-MAKER-SALFORD-signed-PICKLES-/221400230825
No didn't see this one, where does it say Pickles?
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