{"product_id":"pickett-eckel-model-1-deci-point-slide-rule-in-slipcase-1945","title":"Pickett \u0026 Eckel Slide Rule No. 002257 USA c.1945","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd a distinctive piece of American engineering and mathematics history to your collection with this vintage \u003cstrong\u003ePickett \u0026amp; Eckel slide rule\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured in Chicago, Illinois, USA, circa \u003cstrong\u003e1945–1946\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rule is marked “International Copyright 1945,” “U.S.A. Copyright 1945,” “R. C. Pickett, Chicago U.S.A.,” “Patents Pending,” and “Made in U.S.A. by Pickett \u0026amp; Eckel, Chicago 44 Illinois,” placing it among the company’s early postwar-era calculating instruments. It features finely graduated mathematical scales, a sliding center section, metal-framed cursor, and \u003cstrong\u003eserial number 002257\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is accompanied by its original fitted black case embossed “Pickett \u0026amp; Eckel, Inc.” Once an essential calculating tool for engineers, scientists, students, and technical professionals before electronic calculators became commonplace, this early Pickett \u0026amp; Eckel example makes an appealing collectible for engineering, mathematics, scientific instrument, or vintage office collections. Good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlide Rule: \u003cstrong\u003e13 1\/8” x 3 1\/8” x 3\/4”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14” x 4” x 1”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082051604675,"sku":"R3S1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/0213\/0115\/files\/DFEB98F8-1501-4328-AF74-47AB411E2D91.jpg?v=1789136338","url":"https:\/\/shop.restorepgw.org\/products\/pickett-eckel-model-1-deci-point-slide-rule-in-slipcase-1945","provider":"Habitat ReStore eStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}