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Folding arm protractor, 6 inch; brass, divided in half degrees on silver, reading by vernier to one minute of arc. Distance between points about 12 inches

Folding arm protractor

1876

Circular brass protractor, vernier arm with pricking extension, engraved "W & S Jones, 30 Holborn London", with glass centre piece, in box, B1754

Circular brass protractor

1800-1860

Folding-arm brass protractor by Troughton & Simms, London, in wooden case, mid 19th century.

Folding-arm brass protractor by Troughton & Simms

1840-1860

Circular protractor by Edward Troughton, London, 9 inch with folding arms, divided on silver to 1/3 degree reading by vernier to 1-inch, engraved "Troughton, London" & "F^O 40", in case

Circular protractor by Edward Troughton

Circular protractor with two arms by George Adams, brass, in mahogany case (lid veneer lacking)

Circular protractor with two arms by George Adams

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