Box of compasses and measuring and writing instruments. England, 19th century
Steel instruments, bone and bakelite details.
Walnut wood case and brass ornaments.
Missing key and keyhole.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements: 5 x 21 x 12,5 cm.
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Box of compasses and measuring and writing instruments. England, 19th century.
Steel instruments, bone and bakelite details.
Walnut wood case and brass ornaments.
Missing key and keyhole.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements: 5 x 21 x 12,5 cm.
Box of measuring instruments that houses two trays: in one of them includes pencils, and in the other different types of professional compasses: dry-point compasses, drawing compasses with couplings to incorporate accessories and extensions with different tips. This set of instruments constitutes a microcosm of Victorian-era technical and design instrumentation, revealing a set of high quality tools, with bone details. The case is made of walnut wood.
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