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THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL, AUTHENTIC 1-FOOT, 2-FOLD BOXWOOD AND BRASS CALIPER RULE MANUFACTURED BY THE CHAPIN-STEPHENS CO. IN PINE MEADOW, CONNECTICUT.
This highly collectible pocket tool features a built-in brass sliding caliper used by early 20th-century woodworkers and machinists.
Manufacturer: The Chapin-Stephens Co. (C-S Co.)Model: No. 36 1/2
Pine Meadow, Conn. U.S.A.
Material: Boxwood legs with heavy brass hinge, end caps, and caliper slide.
Length: 1 Foot (12 Inches) total layout, folds down to a convenient 6-inch pocket size.
Era: Circa 1901–1929 (Post-merger stamp era).
Condition Report:Clear Stamps: All maker stamps, model numbers, location text, and measurement graduations remain highly legible, sharp, and deeply impressed.
Mechanics: The heavy brass round joint holds firm. The original steel alignment pinning is completely intact to ensure the legs sit parallel when folded closed.
Caliper Slide: The brass caliper tip sits flush and draws out securely.
Patina: Beautiful, honest shop-worn patina. Wood shows excellent coloration without major deep gouges, splits, or structural warping.
Please review the high-resolution photographs to assess final aesthetic condition. An excellent addition to any vintage Stanley, Lufkin, or early American trade tool collection.
