The Ebony Cotton Rule
by Charles Wirtenson
The example, shown in the photographs, is made
of ebony and graduated in 16th inches and 8th inches on
the other edge. The back is marked “SPECIAL”. I have shown this rule to numerous rule
collectors over the past year and to date this is the only known example that
was made of ebony. An example of an ivory cotton staple rule graduated in 8th
of an inch on one edge and 16th of an inch on the other edge can be
seen in Scott Lynk book Stanley “Special” and Custom Rules on
page 302.
I would like to thank John Wells, Scott Lynk,
Walter Jacob, Bill Youart. Don Wing,
and many other collectors for their help in evaluating this ruler. I would
appreciate any information you might have concerning this variation. You can
contact me at cwirten1@twcny.rr.com or 315-363-7682.
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