Slide Ruler

Manufacturer Dring & Fage

Date1903-1938

PeriodEarly 20th century

Classification(s)

Tools and Equipment / Weights and Measures

Object TypeMeasure, Customs

Registration NumberMMM 000324

DescriptionThis slide ruler was manufactured by Dring and Fage, of 56, Stamford Street, London. The company were manufacturers of hydrometers and mathematical instruments established in c. 1790 through the partnership of John Dring and William Fage. They traded at various addresses in London, including the above mentioned during the dates 1903 to 1938.
InscriptionsOn recto, inscribed "Dring & Fage Makers 56 Stamford St. London" and "Maltese Barrels".Material

Boxwood, brass

Place of Manufacture

London

Dimensions223 x 1.4 cmProvenanceTransferred from the Inquisitor's Palace in December 1990.

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