Pair of silver compasses, 18th century,

Made:
1701-1800
Pair of silver compasses, 18th century, SCM - Mathematics

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Pair of silver compasses, 18th century,

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1938-747
Materials:
complete, silver, graphite and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (lying flat, open): 12 mm x 160 mm x 87 mm, 0.08 kg
type:
compasses (drawing instruments)
credit:
Thomas H. Court