Description: LOT OF 3 * ENGRAVED 6” STEEL RULLERS1-BLACK CHICAGO THRIFT ETCHING CORPORATION1-SILVER CHICAGO THRIFT ETCHING CORPORATION1-GEORGE T. SCHMIDT, INC. W/LEATHER CASE These Engraved Steel Rulers are functional Advertising Rulers from two of Chicago’s largest employers started during the late 1800’s.The George T. Schmidt Company was founded in 1895 and is known, worldwide, as one of the finest engraving, stylus machine and marking tools manufacturers even today, and still located in Chicago. This Vintage ruler is from the 50’s. It shows signs of use due to age but is readable on both sides. The Leather Case is in excellent condition and easily readable. The Chicago Thrift & Etching Corporation was a major Metal Coating & Engraving Company thru the mid 1900’s. It was a subsidiary of Dodge Manufacturing of Mishawaka, ID when these Rulers were used as advertising give-a-ways in the 1950’s. Both the Silver and Black Rulers are in excellent condition showing little signs of use. (SEE ALL PHOTOS AS THEY ARE A PART OF THE DESCRIPTION) Capture a bit of early Chicago history with these 3 examples of Corporate Advertising. Questions?? All emails welcome and will be answered promptly. I am not a dealer. I sell items here that I have purchased New, Been Given or Inherited, Never items that have been sold and resold. I try to describe all items to the best of my ability but I am not an expert. I include High Resolution Pictures as part of my description to help you evaluate the value. Payment Payment Managed Through eBay Credit Cards & PayPal accepted through eBay Payment must be Received within 1 business day of purchase or ITEM WILL BE RE-LISTED Shipment After receipt of payment will carefully pack and ship USPS Ground Advantage within 1 day. Feedback & ReturnsMy reputation as a small seller on eBay is very important to me. If you have any issues with your purchase please contact me before leaving feedback or initiating a return and I am sure we will reach an amicable solution. I will leave you positive feedback upon your payment and I would appreciate Positive feedback once your item is received and you confirm it is as I described. Thanks for your consideration. Returns accepted within 14 days for Full Refund if Buyer feels that I have materially misrepresented the condition of these Rulers. Buyer must pay for return shipment which will not be refunded. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 12.95 USD
Location: Mount Dora, Florida
End Time: 2024-01-11T23:51:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type of Advertising: 6" Steel Ruler
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Date of Creation: mid 1950s
Color: 1 Black/Silver - 2 Silver/Black
Brand: 1 Geo T Schmidt Inc. & 2 Chicago Thrift & Etching