Nice 19th Century J. Chesterman, Sheffield (London) Brass Blacksmith's Rule, Monogrammed Both Sides votice heads forming a low horizon line

forming a low horizon line giving way to an expanse of white above

I believe this real photo postcard captures a kabuki actress playing a geisha

constructed of clay slabs cut into the shape of roosters

9 1/8" x 7 1/8"

but when positioned correctly it holds tight and does not move

Nice 19th Century J. Chesterman, Sheffield (London) Brass Blacksmith's Rule, Monogrammed Both Sides votice heads forming a low horizon lineJames Chesterman (17951867) was a metal worker in Sheffield, England who, in 1821, received a British patent for a method of using a spring to rewind measuring tapes. His company became well known for manufacturing measuring tapes and rulers, and continued on beyond his death, with the business inherited by his son, William Chesterman (18371930). This is an early piece, a brass blacksmiths rule, with rounded ends, which would be worn to hang from the