Seven measuring instruments. Central Europe, 19th century.

Set of seven measuring instruments. Central Europe, XIX century.
Consisting of two rulers, a meter, a square, a protractor, a caliper and a parallel ruler.
Wood, brass and leather.
One of the rulers with leather case.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use and some faults due to professional use.
Measurements: 5,5 x 38 cm (larger).

This set represents a piece of technical heritage, not only for its manufacturing quality and completeness, but also as a material testimony of the rise of technical drawing as a fundamental discipline in engineering, architecture and technical education of the time.