A twelve piece set of brass and steel drawing instruments with two trays.  Top tray includes:   6 ½”  proportional dividers - with rack movement; 6 1/4 “ compass with 5 interchangeable tips, needle point pens, 2 pencils; 4 1/4" dividers; 3 ½ dividers; 3 ½ “ and compass w/ 3 interchangeable tips.  In the lower compartment there are two scales.  The set is complete and in very good condition.  The instruments are contained in a mahogany velvet lines case.       $220.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)     

A very lovely velvet-lined mahogany case approximately 7 3/4" long , 3 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" high.   A silver name plate is noted on the lid.  A lift out tray contains six brass and steel instruments, including one with a “dotting wheel”.  The six inch compass has a five leaf hinge.  In the lower compartment there is a six inch ebony color folding parallel rule with brass bars and studs as well as a six inch maple scale.  The set is complete and in very good condition, dating from the Civil War period.   $230.  ($10.50 shipping / handling / ins.)    

This unique pocket travel compass approximately 2 ½ “ square in an oak box with a latching lid is in working condition.  The compass needle locks in place when the lid is closed thus permitting the user to open the lid to see the last point noted.  The compass points are in English and it’s condition is very good [see our rating criteria on the Home Page].     $110.   ($5.50 shipping / handling / ins.)