Vintage CHAPIN STEPHENS CO. No. 036 Combination Rule, Level & Clinometer
The antique "THE CHAPIN" FOLDING COMBINATION RULE (full bound boxwood & brass, with inclinometer, level, bevel, square & 12" rule) No. 036 by "STEPHENS CO." from circa the mid -to- late 19th century (as per the January 12, 1858 patent date),
It is 1 foot long when folded out. It folds out once and it is 6 inches long when folded. It has a level on one side and the bubble is good and it has a metal piece that folds out of one end so it can be used as a square. It is in good condition. There is some light staining on the fold out metal part.
Nice brass edges and a working bubble level. Measures 6 3/8" long in closed position. 3/8” thick. Bevel is 4-1/2” in length. Makers mark is “No. 036 THE C-S CO. Pine meadow, Conn. USA”
Chapin-Stephens was formed with the merger of H. Chapin's Son & co. and L.C. Stephens & Co. in 1901, in Pine Meadow, CT. They operated until 1929
This ruler is in good condition with great patina. It folds out easily & the pin to close is in place it works great.
CONDITION
Very Good
Very Good
Slight chip above “3” (see picture)
No other issue
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