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Code 8608
EUR 250.00
In stock
1791472138Code 8608 Nautical Handed BrassA 1930s one-handed brass and steel divider signed "W & HC" and made in England; this is a fixed-point marine divider featuring a brass body and steel points, used for calculating courses and distances on nautical charts during navigation.
Good condition. Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 20 cm (2.4 x 0.4 x 7.9 in).
The ring-shaped top allows the user to hold the instrument and adjust its opening using the fingers of a single hand.
There are certain instruments that are essential for all scientists and technical professionals—whether astronomers, navigators, surveyors, engineers, or architects.
These specialists need to produce precise drawings (often to scale), take measurements from maps and plans, and create scaled copies.
These fundamental drafting instruments have a long history, dating back to Greek culture, which began to study spatial relationships and the shapes of objects; geometry was thus the first science to be rationally organized as the science of shapes.
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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 8608 Nautical Handed Brass
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