Brass and Boxwood Folding 12 Inch Ruler with Caliper silverplate Napier cup with animals squarely wrapped in what was

squarely wrapped in what was once I imagine bright red

and one thin split in the wood on on side of his hair and hat

There is one tiny brown spot on the paper near the body of the mouse and a visible "frame" on the paper where it lightened with age except where it was previously covered by a mat around the edges

This wonderful little watercolor painting feels so familiar

Brass and Boxwood Folding 12 Inch Ruler with Caliper silverplate Napier cup with animals squarely wrapped in what wasI 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 pretty certain this one was made by Stanley and, though unmarked, I believe it is model "No. 32", and am certain it is the youngest of the bunch, 1920s 30s I think. The numbers