Handcrafted in the late Victorian era, this wooden parallel ruler is a beautiful example of 19th-century maritime and drafting design. Made of warm, time-worn hardwood and fitted with solid brass connectors, it glides smoothly as it opens and closes—exactly as it would have on a ship’s chart table or an engineer’s drafting desk more than 120 years ago.
The ruler bears the stamp “C. F. Casella & Co. Ltd., London”, a respected maker of scientific and navigational instruments founded in the mid-19th century. Casella supplied precision tools to surveyors, navigators, and universities throughout the British Empire, making this piece both functional and historically significant.
Light surface marks, tiny ink lines, and gentle wear speak to years of careful use. Whether styled on a desk, framed in a study, or displayed with maps or ephemera, it’s a sculptural relic of the Victorian age—simple, purposeful, and full of quiet character.
Found in England, mid-late 19th century
Nicks, scratches and wear consistent with age and use
Measures approximately 21.125” L x 3” W x .5” H
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Request a trade discount here.
Handcrafted in the late Victorian era, this wooden parallel ruler is a beautiful example of 19th-century maritime and drafting design. Made of warm, time-worn hardwood and fitted with solid brass connectors, it glides smoothly as it opens and closes—exactly as it would have on a ship’s chart table or an engineer’s drafting desk more than 120 years ago.
The ruler bears the stamp “C. F. Casella & Co. Ltd., London”, a respected maker of scientific and navigational instruments founded in the mid-19th century. Casella supplied precision tools to surveyors, navigators, and universities throughout the British Empire, making this piece both functional and historically significant.
Light surface marks, tiny ink lines, and gentle wear speak to years of careful use. Whether styled on a desk, framed in a study, or displayed with maps or ephemera, it’s a sculptural relic of the Victorian age—simple, purposeful, and full of quiet character.
Found in England, mid-late 19th century
Nicks, scratches and wear consistent with age and use
Measures approximately 21.125” L x 3” W x .5” H
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
Request a trade discount here.
