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Code 8031a
EUR 1400.00
In stock
1746869453Code 8031a Compass BoxCompass box in wood with rosewood veneer from the second half of the 19th century, complete with key. In the centre of the lid a rhombus-shaped brass medallion bears the name of the owner Infernet engraved. Inside the box are housed the various instruments in brass and marine ivory: reduction compass, fixed-point compass, various steel and brass drawing pens with marine ivory handles, balusters, marine ivory ruler, brass and steel caliper, compass etc., in the compartment below there are numerous wooden rulers with various scales. Inside the lid the name of the dealer is stamped in gold: Desbordes a Paris Rue St. Pieerre Popincourt 20. Good condition, some defects in the box.
Measurements cm 37x22x6 - inches 14.5x9.8x2.4
There are tools that are fundamental for all scientists and technicians, whether they are astronomers, navigators, surveyors, engineers or architects.
These specialists need to make precise drawings, often to scale, to take measurements on maps and plans and to make copies to scale.
The fundamental drawing tools have a long history, dating back to Greek culture, which began to study spatial relations and the shapes of bodies; geometry is therefore the first science to be rationally organized as a science of figures.
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Italy: delivering on the average in 24 h.
Europe: delivering on the average in 2/3 weekdays.
Other countries: delivering on the average in 5 weekdays; custom duties charged to the buyer.
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Code 8031a Compass Box
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