Wing compass with sliding arm, 18th century

Wing compass with sliding arm, 18th century

Details

Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
1953-436
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
21.063 x 7.874 x 1.7717 in.; 535 x 200 x 45 mm
type:
compass
credit:
Gunther, A.E.

Parts

Wing compass with sliding arm, 18th century

Wing compass with sliding arm, 18th century

Wing compass with sliding arm, minus thumb screw, 18th century

Measurements:
21.063 x 7.874 x 1.7717 in.; 535 x 200 x 45 mm
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
1953-436/1
type:
compass
Wing compass with sliding arm, 18th century

Wing compass with sliding arm, 18th century

Thumb screw for wing compass with sliding arm, 18th century

Measurements:
21.063 x 7.874 x 1.7717 in.; 535 x 200 x 45 mm
Materials:
iron
Object Number:
1953-436/2
type:
compass
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