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Lot 287:
Two Sets of Antique Brass and Steel Drafting Instruments in Fitted Wooden Cases
Description
Two sets of antique technical drawing and drafting instruments presented in fitted wooden cases. The instruments include various compasses, dividers, and ruling pens constructed from brass and steel. Several instruments feature handles made of bone or an early synthetic material. The cases are crafted from dark-toned wood, each featuring a brass escutcheon and a rectangular brass cartouche on the lid. The interiors are lined with purple velvet and contoured to hold the specific tools. One case contains a paper insert for Warrior super-abrasive paper labeled Fine F2 and Norway.
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