Folding pillar compasses

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Folding pillar compasses
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Folding pillar compasses, with two extension bars and 3 inch ivory scale, in red leather pocket case

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Category:: Mathematics

Object Number:: 1947-327

Materials:: ivory and leather

type:: compasses (drawing instruments) and folding compasses

credit:: Mr H.F.E.Dymond

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