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70.00 Drawing
Instrument Set, ca 1890
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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*** |
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70.01 Drawing Instrument Set, c1860
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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*** |
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70.02 Travel
Compass, c1850
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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*** |
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70.03
Navigation Computer, ca 1951, by U. S. Coast & Geodetic Survey,
Washington, D.C.
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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.) |
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70.04 Star Finder Scales, 1949, by Brownell & Weems,
Annapolis, Maryland
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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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