Special-purpose U.S. Customs gauging rule manufactured by Lutz
This is a specialized customs gauging/measuring rule
Unlike ordinary rulers, the instrument has:
A fixed right-angle metal stop for consistent positioning.
Several printed conversion tables.
Multiple measuring scales.
Government identification ("U.S. CUSTOMS").
Those features indicate it was made for a specific inspection or measurement task performed by Customs officers.
The right-angle metal stop and multiple conversion tables are consistent with a tool used to:
· measure the dimensions of imported goods,
· determine standardized customs measurements,
· and quickly convert measurements using the printed tables without needing separate reference books.
These types of dedicated government inspection tools were common before electronic calculators and computers
CONDITION
Fine
No issues noted
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