Set of drawing instruments in mahogany case with the following inscription stamped (in reverse)

Made:: 1859-1889

Set of drawing instruments in mahogany case with the following inscription stamped (in reverse), on the lid, "Department of Science and Art, Reward".

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Category:: Science Teaching

Object Number:: 1981-1735

type:: drawing instrument set (mathematical)

credit:: Christie's (South Kensington)

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Set of drawing instruments in mahogany case with the following inscription stamped (in reverse)

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