Antique French bone or resin folding metre measure stick

A fabulous item for a collector or simply a gift for the person who has everything!
This folding metre measure stick probably dates from the end of the Nineteenth Century or the beginning of the Twentieth Century.
It is timeworn and well used, with paint splashes,marks and scratches, but still accurate enough to be of use. A charming piece.
The item is made from what appears to be faux bone, probably early bakelite or resin. It is very nicely engineered with grooves to allow the joining pins to move smoothly when opening.
One end has been lost, around half a centimetre so this will need to be taken into account if using for measuring. See photo.
Size approx 24cm long, 1.5cmwide and 1.3cm deep.

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