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Sterling Ruler

Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
By Padgett & Braham Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
A very pleasing and hard to find amber coloured glass was used to create this smart desk-top ruler
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
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H 0.75 in W 12.25 in D 0.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Combination Ruler or Letter Opener
By The Thomae Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver combination ruler or letter opener, The Thomas Company
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Solid Sterling Silver Combined Ruler and Letter Opener by Asprey, London
By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful find, this magnificent combined ruler and letter opener is made from a good gauge piece
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Vintage 1920s British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. silver plate metric rulers measuring 7 inches (17 centimeters) long. Comes
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Castle-Top Vinaigrette Crystal Palace
By John Tongue
Located in Uckfield, Sussex
: the rulers of Britain intended to show the world that technology was bringing uplifting changes to
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Stately Silver Terrines by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, Vienna, 1846
By Mayerhofer & Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
terrines are decorated with the coat of arms of Prince George Bibesco, ruler of the Principality of
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Antique 1840s Austrian Baroque Sterling Silver

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Silver

Georg Jensen Complete Henning Koppel Desk Set 1232
By Henning Koppel
Located in Hellerup, DK
, Large Tray #1232, Ruler #394, Letter Opener, Magnifying Glass #392, Pen Tray #1232, Card tray #1232
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20th Century Modern Desk Sets

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
Crystal Picture Frame, ID#: LU1314218286912 (SOLD.) Sterling Silver Letter Opener, ID#: LU1314218507702
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Sets

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Brass

Malachite Jewelry Dish or Desk Vessel
Located in New York, NY
set, ID#: LU1314218507562 (SOLD) Sterling silver letter opener, ID#: LU1314218507702 (SOLD) Italian
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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

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Malachite

Malachite Jewelry Dish or Desk Vessel
Malachite Jewelry Dish or Desk Vessel
H 0.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in
English Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Ruler Letter Opener
By George Neal & George Neal
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver letter opener. Made by George Neal & George Neal in London in 1900. In
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique German Bowl Commemorating Fun Couple Napoleon & Marie Louise
Located in New York, NY
and four more children and be a ruler in her own right as the duchess of Parma. Mark for Wolf & Knell
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Antique Late 19th Century German Empire Revival Sterling Silver

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Silver

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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase C1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique Edwardian marquetry inlaid flame mahogany revolving bookcase, attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900 in d...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Muller Freres Luneville Cameo Landscape vase 1900
By Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in Dallas, TX
A sumptuous art nouveau French cameo lake landscape acid etched cameo vase with applied handles. Sunrise or sunset with a yellow orange background with engraved trees, bushes and mou...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

"Antonio" Leather Pencil Holder Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Antonio" is a leather pencil holder, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tann...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Leather

Antique 18th Century George III Oak Settle Hall Bench
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century George III Oak Settle Hall Bench. Beautiful Primitive form with original patina. Additional information: Materials: Oak Color: Brown Period: 18th century ...
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Antique 18th Century British Rustic Benches

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Oak

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., "Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection" (signed to the underside) New York, USA, 1992 Measures: 4"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Good origi...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze and enamel letter opener featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 1"D x ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios Leaded Art Glass Landscape Window New York
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Portland, OR
A highly important monumental American Arts & Crafts landscape window, attributed to Tiffany & Co, New York, Circa 1910. The window having a border with textured gold tone tiles, the...
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Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Table Lamps

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Stained Glass

British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt highlights. The top opens to a fitted i...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

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Brass, Metal

Antique Jacobean Style Oak Hall Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Simple yet stately, this classic Jacobean style English oak carved settle bench is what the English calls a wooden bench that has arms and a high back, long enough to accommodate thr...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Benches

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Oak

Cigar Cutter & Letter Opener with Enameled four-leaf Clover, 1910s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here we have to offer a Classic early 1910s Austrian letter opener, with a cigar cutter. Nice addition to your collection, on your desk or just for use it. Found at an estate sale in...
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Vintage 1910s German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Metal, Enamel

"Brad, Gordon, Tony & Chuck" Leather Baskets by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Brad, Gordon, Tony & Chuck" are leather baskets with handles, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Baskets

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Leather

Vintage HERMES 1970s Pen Holder by Maria Pergay
By Hermès, Maria Pergay
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a lovey 1970s pen or pencil holder by Maria Pergay for Hermès. Made in chrome metal with edge and interior in gilded brass; top edge shaped like a belt. Signed Hermès. Brass ...
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Vintage 1970s French Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Chrome

Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase Flame Mahogany c.1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This an exquisite antique revolving bookcase attributed to the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co., circa 1900. It is made of mahogany , revolves on a solid ca...
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique English 17th Century King Charles II Carved Oak Settle Sofa Bench 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique King Charles II, English Restoraion Period carved oak settle, England, Circa 1680. This settle is from the period of the Restoration of the English monarchy under...
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Benches

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Velvet, Oak

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...
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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Inkwells

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Bronze

Louis Kuppenheim 1928 for Dunhill Peacock Enameled Compact Box .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled compact box by Louis Kuppenheim for Alfred Dunhill. An extraordinary round compact box, created in the city of Pforzheim Germany during the art deco period, back in the la...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Sterling Silver Draftsman's Ruler
By Weedon
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver and hand engraved ruler and paper weight. This very clean and elegant desk
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Draftsman's Ruler
Sterling Silver Draftsman's Ruler
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Cartier Dice Ruler
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Sterling dice lighter
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French Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

The Silver Ruler
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Fairfield, CT
The CRAWFORD silver ruler is just the best accessory to have on your desk. It is elegant, stylish
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver

Sterling Silver Architect's Drawing Tools
Located in North Egremont, MA
A matching ruler and drawing triangle in sterling silver. Ruler measures 15 centimeters and
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Vintage 1930s European More Desk Accessories

Alice in Wonderland, 1978
Located in London, GB
grinning Cheshire Cat (Sterling Holloway) and the goofy Mad Hatter (Ed Wynn). When Alice ends up in the
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Vintage 1970s British Posters

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Paper

Alice in Wonderland, 1978
Alice in Wonderland, 1978
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Alice in Wonderland, Unframed Poster, 1970R
Located in London, GB
(Sterling Holloway) and the goofy Mad Hatter (Ed Wynn). When Alice ends up in the court of the tyrannical
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20th Century British Posters

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Paper

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
including scissors, needle-case, corkscrew and unusually a pair of rulers, one being mother-of-pearl and the
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver, Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Ruler and Pencil, Birmingham, 1924
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sterling silver extendable ruler combination propelling Pencil, Birmingham, 1924, WS. Fully
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Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Novelty Sterling Silver Bookmark, Ruler, Letter Opener, 1901
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in Bath, GB
fabulous combination of a large bookmark, an 8" ruler and a letter opener; ready to adorn the finest of
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Samson Mordan Victorian Sterling Silver Draftsman Pencil Holder and Ruler
By Samson Mordan and Co
Located in London, GB
Samson Mordan Victorian Sterling silver draftsman pencil holder and ruler, circa 1890 Wonderful
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Top-Notch Sterling Silver Desk Ruler by J C Vickery, 1906
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare hefty desk-top ruler by one of the creme de la creme of silversmith's, John
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Prime Minister Britannia Pure Silver Ruler Richard Jarvis
Located in GB
starting with George Washington 1797 up until George Walker Bush 2001 This auction is for one ruler, the
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver and Wood School Desk Miniatures
By Creazioni Sacchetti
Located in VALENZA, IT
School desk in sterling silver and wood. All the accessories and finishings of the counter have
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1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Gentleman or Officer Sterling Silver Travel Set, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
, a solid silver penholder with a silver pen that is also a seal, a ruler, letter opener) - various
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Tiffany Sterling Silver Ruler
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This Tiffany and Co. classic sterling silver ruler has its own original felt dust cover. What a
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1990s American Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Silver Ruler
Tiffany Sterling Silver Ruler
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 2 in
Art Deco Blue Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
By Padgett & Braham Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
A vibrant coloured blue glass was used to create this smart desk-top ruler. Either end is fitted
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Blue Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
Art Deco Blue Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
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H 0.75 in W 12.63 in D 0.75 in
American Presidents Britannia Pure Silver Ruler Richard Jarvis London
Located in GB
Sterling silver and the date letter e for 2004 The ruler is new old stock, its part of a limited edition
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. silver plate metric rulers measuring 7 inches (17 centimeters) long. Comes
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Cornucopia
Located in VALENZA, IT
sterling silver. In classical antiquity, the cornucopia (from Latin cornu copiae), also called the horn
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Italian Silver Desk Ruler
Located in New York, NY
A substantial silver plate 6" desk ruler, made in Italy, circa late-20th century. Piece is marked
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Late 20th Century Italian Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

Italian Silver Desk Ruler
Italian Silver Desk Ruler
H 0.38 in W 6 in D 0.94 in
Brass Turquoise and Swarovski Crystal Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Glass Knot: LU1314218486102 Black Desk Pen Set: LU1314218507562 Sterling Silver Letter Opener
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21st Century and Contemporary American Picture Frames

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Crystal, Brass

Sterling Silver Ruler Letter Opener
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver letter opener with ruler on opposite side of base. London, 1908 by William Hutton
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Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hermes Silver and Leather Desk Ruler
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
An Hermes desk object / ruler in silver plate with black leather handle.
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Vintage 1970s French Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Hermes Silver and Leather Desk Ruler
Hermes Silver and Leather Desk Ruler
H 0.5 in W 2.1 in L 0.5 in
"Tiffany's" Sterling Silver "ruler"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany's sterling silver "ruler"
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Vintage 1970s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

"Tiffany's" Sterling Silver "ruler"
"Tiffany's" Sterling Silver "ruler"
H 0.75 in W 6 in D 1.75 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver Ruler & Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Solid silver and heavy this stylish piece functions as both a 12 inch ruler and letter opener
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Vintage 1930s American Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Draftsman's Ruler with Handle
Located in New York, NY
A 12" inch sterling silver weighted ruler with top handle. Hand-engraved, one side measures inches
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Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
Located in South Coast, CA
word for such a treasure box), including French marked sterling silver capped perfume/cologne bottles
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sterling Silver

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Steel

223 Pieces Whiting Alhambra Sterling Silver Flatware Set ca 1880
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a superb and rare circa 1880 223 piece (place pieces and servers) set of sterling
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Antique 19th Century American Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

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Sterling Ruler For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sterling ruler for your home. A sterling ruler — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a sterling ruler — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sterling ruler, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sterling ruler over the years, but those crafted by Anton Michelsen, Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior and Creazioni Sacchetti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sterling Ruler?

The average selling price for a sterling ruler at 1stDibs is $822, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $10,291 for the highest priced.