Null Set of two engraved brass rulers signed "L'Ingénieur CHEVALLIER, Breveté du…

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Set of two engraved brass rulers signed "L'Ingénieur CHEVALLIER, Breveté du Roy, à Paris. Late 18th century. 25 x 4 cm & 23.5 x 3.9 cm.

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Set of two engraved brass rulers signed "L'Ingénieur CHEVALLIER, Breveté du Roy, à Paris. Late 18th century. 25 x 4 cm & 23.5 x 3.9 cm.

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