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70.00 Drawing Instrument Set, ca 1890

 

A twelve piece set of brass and steel drawing instruments with lift-out tray.   Top tray includes:   6 1/2" proportional dividers - with rack movement; 6 1/4" compass with 5 interchangeable tips, needle point pens; 2 pencils; 4 1/4" dividers; 3 1/2" dividers and compass w/3 interchangeable tips.  In the lower compartment there are two scales.  The set is complete and in Good condition.  The instruments are contained in a mahogany felt -lined box with brass inscription plate.  The locking device and key are missing.     ***SOLD***

70.01 Drawing Instrument Set, c1860

 

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.   ***SOLD***

70.02 Travel Compass, c1850

 

This unique pocket travel compass approximately 2 ' ' 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].     ***SOLD*** 

70.03 Navigation Computer, ca 1951, by U. S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, Washington, D.C.

 

This instrument was used to scale distances on aeronautical charts in the 1950's.  It would also calculate air speeds based on miles as shown on the verso of the scale.  The instrument measures approximately (4.5" in diameter - hexagon shape) with movable rotating wheel on the front and verso.    $40.   ($9. shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)

70.04 Star Finder Scales, 1949, by Brownell & Weems, Annapolis, Maryland

 

The Star Finder scale comes with 7 individual clear plastic scales that fit over the accompanying star chart.  Used by pilots in air navigation, the scale has a leather slip-jacket carrying case.  Over all measurement ( 8" diameter).  The star chart is folded as issued and is approximately (23.5" x 23.5').     $40.   ($9. shipping / handling / ins. - foreign postage addnl.)

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