Box of draughtsman's instruments 46 x 36 x 15 cm

Made:
London
manufacturer:
Elliott Brothers
Box of draughtsman's instruments 46 x 36 x 15 cm

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Box of draughtsman's instruments 46 x 36 x 15 cm
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Box of draughtsman's instruments 46 x 36 x 15 cm, contents include pearwood radius curves 3" to 6ft., radius; pearwood French curves; chain scales by W. Elliott, London in boxwood; rolling parallel rule also by Elliott with ownership stamp of Charles Child; ivory set square by Elliott, marked CBC; glass ink bottles; box of compasses, dividers and colour blocks; drawer for drawings in base

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1980-1100
Materials:
ivory, glass and pearwood
Measurements:
overall: 46 mm x 36 mm x 15 mm,
type:
mathematical curve
credit:
Phillips