Small Harris 17 Holborn London Plotting Protractor Marking Compass 1835 Antique

Small Harris 17 Holborn London Plotting Protractor Marking Compass 1835 Antique

£550

Circa

1830

Country of manufacture

UK and Ireland

Categories: Scientific, Scales Weights & Measures, Surveying Instruments & Mining

Description

Offered for sale;
Folding arm protractor by Harris 17 Holborn London, circa 1830.
Small size 5,1/2″ or 140mm diameter lacquered brass protractor with inset silver scale and silver verniers.
Pins on the back hold the instrument on the paper, glass cross sight to the center.
The folding arms supported by springs when extended with pins at their ends for accurate plotting.
The protractor is adjusted by wheel which acts on a rack around the edge.
With fitted hinged mahogany case
with hook catches.
Some if the pins a little short otherwise all in excellent condition and good working order

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GB Cog Scientific

As a fine art sculpture graduate I have applied my appreciation and understanding of form and function to my lifelong professional career in the antiques trade. Over forty years dealing in what I considered worthy, within the fields of decorative arts and sciences, I have always purchased over a wide spectrum and look forward to offering an exciting variety of stimulating pieces.

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