Tramrail head profile recording instrument, pantographic, bronze body, by A. G. Thornton Ltd., Manchester, in fitted mahogany box. Tramrail head profile recording instrument
Two draw leveling staff made by A. G. Thornton Ltd, Manchester. Two draw leveling staff made by A. G. Thornton Ltd circa 1910-circa 1930
Slide-rule, 10-inch, student model (P281) mark 2, made by A.G. Thornton Ltd. Slide-rule, 10-inch, student model (P281) mark 2 1965
Slide-rule, 10-inch, comprehensive model (P221) mark 2, made by A.G. Thornton Ltd. Slide-rule, 10-inch, comprehensive model (P221) mark 2 1965
Improved Perry calculating slide rule, 10 inch; in case, scale of inches and fiftieths on bevel edge, special cursor of aluminium and glass with pointer attached for rapidly calculating engine diagrams, etc., cursor has broken hair line for easy reading, double faced with celluloid log-log scales along the whole length and bottom edges; printed list of constants etc., pasted at back Perry calculating slide rule and case 1910-1911
A number of catalogues for various items required by building industry. Includes drawing material for architects, asbestos related products and how to treat them, ladders, filter systems, steel fabricated buildings and an early leaflet for exide batteries. Collection of trade literature related to architectural design equipment and building supplies 1910-1995
P.I.C. slide rule by A.G. Thornton Ltd, model no. 101/PC8, with patented differential scales, in box P.I.C. slide rule by A.G. Thornton Ltd
Thornton P.I.C. No.171/PC17 (10-inch) slide rule by A.G. Thornton Limited with cardboard case Thornton P.I.C. No.171/PC17 slide rule 1955-1965
Includes blueprints, product catalogue, photographs and press cuttings Collection of papers relating to A. G. Thornton Ltd. circa 1936-1965
Pair of joint compasses, marked "Thornton", belonged to T.E. Ludwig, Chief Draughtsman at Crewe. Dimensions: 6 1/2" long Pair of compasses
Gauge for drawing instrument leg/head measurements made by A.G. Thornton Ltd, Manchester, c.1960 Gauge for drawing instrument leg/head measurements made by A.G. Thornton Ltd circa 1960
Drawing Instruments, set of metal drawing instruments in black case lined with blue velvet; "Jaywess" series, made by A.G. Thornton. 7"x3 3/4"x3/4". Consists of one pair long joint compasses fitted with pencil attachment, one pair spring bow compasses with pecnil, one pair spring bow compasses with pen, one drawing pen, one drawing pen attachement for use with long joint compasses, one container for spare pencil leads, one screwdriver for adjustments. Set of metal drawing instruments
Pair of joint compasses, marked "Thornton", belonged to T.E. Ludwig, Chief Drawghtsman at Crewe. Dimensions: 4" long Pair of compasses
Illustrated catalogue of drawing and surveying instruments and materials and photograph tracing materials. A G Thornton Limited, Manchester, 1908. Illustrated catalogue of A.G. Thornton Limited 1908
Thornton P.I.C. No.5200/18B (10-inch) slide rule by A.G. Thornton Limited with cardboard case Thornton P.I.C. No.5200/18B slide rule 1950-1960