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Boxwood Dipping Rule For Lying Or Standing Barrels.

Item#: SLG470

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Dipping rule circa 1890. A 30” three part round section rods made of boxwood with brass fittings in original leather case. This rule gives direct reading in gallons by inserting it vertically through the bung hole of a cask. It is marked with measures for standing and lying barrels of the standard English size.