Lovely Earlyish 19th Century 6 Inch Bone Ruler tp hang The mottled matte periwinkle blue

The mottled matte periwinkle blue glaze is pretty perfect as well

a garlic press used to make the terrifically shaggy mane

They show some wear (least on the largest) but still look

who has been making functional ceramics for 50 years

I've started paying some attention to ships in bottles

Lovely Earlyish 19th Century 6 Inch Bone Ruler tp hang The mottled matte periwinkle blueI have found pretty much an exact match of this one beautiful little bone and brass folding ruler, dating it to about 1820, British. All of the etched numbers remain completely readable, as do the markers, in 1 8" inch increments, and the brass pin to hold it closed is still in place. Just a beautiful little object whether to be used or not, and a pretty special gift I'd say. 6 inches long when unfolded. Folded: 3 1 8" x 7 16" x 1 8". Beautiful