{"product_id":"antique-boxwood-caliper-rule-primitive-brass-measuring-tool-vintage-woodworking-collectible","title":"Antique Boxwood Caliper Rule – Primitive Brass Measuring Tool – Vintage Woodworking Collectible","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eThis rare and beautifully preserved antique boxwood caliper rule is a superb example of early precision measuring tools used by cabinetmakers, joiners, and pattern makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eMeasuring just 3.5 inches long, this compact yet highly refined instrument combines warm aged boxwood with carefully fitted brass caliper slide, creating a piece that is both functional and visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eThe wooden body features exquisitely scribed measurement markings and numerals, finely incised into the surface by hand rather than printed, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail typical of early woodworking trade tools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eThe rich honey tone of the boxwood contrasts elegantly with the aged brass fittings, making this caliper rule a standout display piece for collectors of primitive shop tools, early machinist instruments, and vintage carpentry equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eOriginally used for transferring measurements, checking thicknesses, and laying out joinery, this style of caliper rule would have been a daily companion in 19th-century workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eToday, it serves as a highly desirable collectible for those assembling displays of antique hand tools or furnishing rustic workshops, cabins, and studios with authentic period hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eOffered by Wainfleet Trading Post, this piece has been carefully sourced and preserved, making it an excellent addition to any serious tool collection, museum-style wall display, or historically inspired woodworking space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eLength: approximately 3.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eMaterial: boxwood and brass\u003cbr data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eConstruction: finely scribed wooden scale with brass calipers\u003cbr data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eEra: early to mid-19th century style\u003cbr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eCondition: attractive aged surface with crisp markings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wainfleet Trading Post","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49364383858925,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3102\/2572\/files\/AntiqueBoxwoodCaliperWainfleetTradingPost_3.jpg?v=1770669249","url":"https:\/\/www.wainfleetradingpost.com\/products\/antique-boxwood-caliper-rule-primitive-brass-measuring-tool-vintage-woodworking-collectible","provider":"Wainfleet Trading Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}