Rare 18th c. Georgian-era Scientific or Drafting Instrument, Ivory Ruler in Fine Shagreen Etui, Case Georgian jewelry made of sterling silver that

made of sterling silver that has an 18k gold lining (vermeil)

The central court of the Palace grounds is a garden

and 18k trim on some of the other sewing implements

A slight dent to the 15k gold backing

Rare 18th c. Georgian-era Scientific or Drafting Instrument, Ivory Ruler in Fine Shagreen Etui, Case Georgian jewelry made of sterling silver thatA rare and very elegant survival from the 18th century a gentlemans pocket expanding ruler housed in its original green shagreen tui. The ruler is formed of seven slender ivory sections (3 closed length), joined with brass rivets, and inked in red with finely drawn linear decoration and numbering. When extended, it forms a practical measuring rule, compact enough to slip into a waistcoat pocket yet precise enough for architectural, surveying, or