Spirit Level - John Rabone & Sons
A Wooden Carpenter's Level with brass ends and brass surrounding the glass windows to level bubbles.
Worn green paint could be original or applied many years ago. Level is in good working condition and is near to original.
John Rabone & Sons was a British manufacturer of measuring tools including spirit levels, known for their quality and craftsmanship. The company operated from 1784 to 1963, initially as J. Rabone & Sons, then as Rabone Chesterman after a merger.
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"Made by John Rabone & Sons, Birmingham, England. Early Patent"
Wood and Brass Carpenter's Level in near to original condition, made by John Rabone & Sons Birmingham, England c.1890's. John Rabone & Sons were formed in 1877 from the former company (formed in 1780) owned by the Rabone family, the company became Rabone Tools in 1938 and still carry on business in Birmingham under the name of Rabone Chesterman.
