Rabone / Coward Philipson (Keswick) Folding Caliper Rule (Boxwood) 778

Rabone / Coward Philipson (Keswick) Folding Caliper Rule (Boxwood) 778An unusual and very scarce small folding caliper rule made by J Rabone, marked 'Coward Philipson & Co Ltd, Keswick, Bobbin Manufacturers', the side of the rule is marked with the maker mark 'J. Rabone & Sons Makers'. This rule is marked out in inches up to 12". The brass sliding caliper rule is marked out in inches on one side and mm on the rear side. According to archives, Coward Philipson ran from 1867 1959. Condition: brass sliding caliper rule

the many owners who must have handled and used this plane through the different eras of British history

Plane is fitted with a nicely stamped Nurse & Co blade

Longest Length: 460mm approx

and five hundred wood engravings in the text

1 x sliding wire gauge marked W

Liverpool'

Condition: no instructions booklet

The Mayflower ship was the ship which took the first settlers from England to America in 1620

this include: Robert Sorby

Round Bastard'

A collection of 13 woodworking magazines

Sole length: 249mm (9 3/4")