small Stanley try square w/ 3" blade & brass trim & marked w/ 1896 patent

Description

You are bidding on one interesting little Stanley try square as pictured.
It is marked "STANLEY PAT 12-29-96" on one side of the blade.
That patent turns out to be design patent D26,464, awarded to Justus A Traut for his design of the escutcheon and of the Handy-Grip in the wood handle.
Blade length is about 3", measured from the far end of the blade to the near side of the handle. The blade is graduated in 8ths of an inch on both sides. It is also marked "1" and "2" for the inch marks, with one numbered from the end of the blade and one numbered out from the handle. There is one picture that shows a US quarter next to the square to give you a sense of size, the quarter is not part of the listing.
The handle is rosewood.
The trim on the near edge of the handle and the escutcheons on each side are brass, and the brass edge trim is held in place with 4 little steel screws.
Condition of the handle is good, with a variety of little scratches and dings in the wood. Condition of the blade is fair with pitting on both sides.
Not a size that you see very often!
SHIPPING: Under 1 pound when boxed, insurance is included.
No International shipping.
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