λ THREE TREEN DRAPER'S ELL RULES

λ THREE TREEN DRAPER'S ELL RULES
LATE 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

two in boxwood and mahogany with chequered decoration, one with an ivory ball finial, the other with a bone collar, each with a turned handle, the other in hardwood with a turned handle and a tapering shaft (3)
85.3cm long (max)

Provenance
The Adler Collection of Treen.

Catalogue Note

Until the early 19th century the ell was a common measure for cloth on the continent. For a similar example see Sotheby's, the W. J. Shepherd Collection of Treen, 30th November / 1st December 1983, lot 93.

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.

*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate.