A ten inch, duplex type of slide rule with a metal cursor constructed on a mahogany frame with celluloid laminated to the surface. Comes with a sewn leather case. Scales: Front: C, D, CIF, CF, DF; Back: K, A, B, S, T, C I, L.
Accession Number: 2010.lej.1
Alternative Name:
Metal, Mahogany, Celluloid, Glass, leather (case)
Old inventory number = 1. Model number is engraved at one end of rule: 4088-3S; Number 574176. Patent is engraved along lower edge: 1,930,852. Owner’s name engraved: G. B. Moxon.
Length = 30.99 cm, Width = 3 cm, Height = 0.6 cm
Function: Facilitating calculations.
Item is in very good condition. The case shows some wear.
Associated Instruments:
Keuffel and Esser Co., New York; Made in USA
Date of Manufacture: c. 1931-1933
Part of L. E. Jones slide rule collection.
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- Donated to UTSIC