A finely turned vintage ebonite roller, originally part of a professional parallel rolling ruler used by draftsmen, surveyors, naval chart officers and engineers during the early 20th century. These rollers sat inside two-bar rulers and ensured smooth, precise movement across maps and architectural plans.
Beautifully crafted from dense black ebonite with distinctive lathe-turned spiral ends, this example measures 30cm in length, 20mm in diameter and weighs 122g — exactly matching the specifications of high-quality British and Continental rolling rulers from c.1900–1930.
A tactile, sculptural piece of drawing history — ideal for collectors of antique instruments, tabletop styling, or as a desk curio with real heritage.
🌿 Early 20th-century lathe-turned ebonite roller
🌿 Originally from a professional parallel rolling ruler
🌿 Classic spiral-cut end detailing
🌿 Smooth, heavy, tactile and beautifully crafted
🌿 A perfect display object for office, studio or cabinet of curiosities
Condition
🌿 Very good vintage condition with age-related surface wear
🌿 Light abrasions consistent with use inside a rolling ruler
🌿 No cracks or structural issues
🌿 Ebonite colour remains deep and even
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Shipping
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