Old John Rabone Wooden Folding Rule (Boxwood) christ Two old oilstone sharpening stones

Two old oilstone sharpening stones

Condition: please see photos for condition (the photos haven't come out that well

The front nose has an early looking mark where the makers mark usually is saying 'A ROWE'

possibly used for stretching the leather tight into position

90mm x 60mm approx

Old John Rabone Wooden Folding Rule (Boxwood) christ Two old oilstone sharpening stonesAn old Wooden Rabone Folding Rule encased in a brass frame. This rule is marked 'John Rabone & Sons, Birmm, England' and 'Warranted Best Box'. This rule is a scarce rule. Condition: there is a slight bit of common warping, oil staining, please see photos for condition.