Box of compasses and measuring and writing instruments. Germany, ca.1900.

Box of compasses and measuring and writing instruments. Germany, ca.1900.
Walnut box with brass ornaments.
Steel, bone and bakelite instruments.
It has a key.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements: 7 x 36 x 11 cm.

Instrument box of German manufacture of the early twentieth century, in walnut wood, with the interior lined in blue velvet. Contains different types of compasses: compasses with interchangeable points, compasses with whisker, compasses with extension, two simple compasses, technical cartridge pen with bakelite or bone handle, ruler or bone protractor, bakelite curved templates, a box of A.W. Faber leads. Faber. The box has a double bottom and compartments.