Roller Rule

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Roller Rule

Entry/Object ID

2004.003.007 a-b

Description

a) roller rule, b) case. a) Heavy, black-enameled metal [brass?] oblong base, with steeply-beveled long edges. Silver metal inverted conical knob at each end of base. Centered along the length of base is a grey-enameled, cylindrical metal housing with black-enameled metal [brass?]cap at each end. On underside of base, at each end of housing, is a knurled brass roller. Rule manufactured by "Thornton". Scratched on top side is "Walker" and on underside is stamped "Made in England" and scratched "Usher P". b) hinged-lid case made of Masonite with faux leather covering. Inside coated with black foam which is now powdering. Lid stamped in white "Thornton". Closed with a silver metal flip clasp at each end.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Reeves, Ken

Notes

Accession Date: 10-Feb-04 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

rule, roller rule

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

March 2, 2004

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

September 12, 2026