"Grand Tour Italy Rule Marquetry Marble 19th Century Neoclassical "
Souvenir of the Grand Tour: Marble marquetry ruler, blackened wood base. Italy, 19th century. Height: 20 cm. Some wear. A souvenir of the Grand Tour. The ruler is made of different types of marble, all mounted on a blackened wood base. This is what aristocrats and people of good family brought back from their classical education tour of Italy.