{"product_id":"antique-paris-wire-gauge-double-decimetre-folding-jeweler-watchmaker-tool","title":"Antique Paris Wire Gauge Double Decimetre Folding Jeweler Watchmaker Tool","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Paris Wire Gauge Double Decimetre Folding Jeweler Watchmaker Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnusual antique folding watchmaker's or jeweler's measuring gauge marked “DOUBLE DECIMETRE.” Features finely graduated metric scales and a series of stepped gauge openings for measuring small wire and components. Steel construction with pivoting\/folding arms. Shows normal age, oxidation, staining and wear consistent with an antique precision tool. No maker's name has been located. An interesting early watchmaker, jeweler, machinist or precision-tool collectible.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eI would date it approximately late 19th to early 20th century, perhaps c. 1880–1920. I would describe the origin as probably European.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe unusual folding construction and multiple scales make it much more interesting than an ordinary antique ruler.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo issues noted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee all pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us with any questions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksAndTools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50576197550145,"sku":null,"price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8107\/0913\/files\/IMG_5400_4f4cb84e-ce38-42ae-b594-10f67fdb44ea.jpg?v=1790714421","url":"https:\/\/booksandtools.com\/products\/antique-paris-wire-gauge-double-decimetre-folding-jeweler-watchmaker-tool","provider":"BooksAndTools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}