Hand-set type, Rouse stainless steel composing stick, 33.5 pica measure.

Rouse Machinery Company of Chicago stainless steel composing stick, 33.5 pica largest measure, not warped or bent, very accurate. Knee is absolutely parallel to head of stick. Will not rust. Knee can be adjusted by 1/2 pica increments with rotating lever under locking clasp, if desired, as shown in picture. Does not move or alter measure even when chock-full of type. Used to set lead type (hand-set type) or run Linotype slugs through to check accuracy of measure.

$84.99 + free shipping.