English, c.1880, a large, comprhensive nickel silver set in oak case, the upper tray with large proportional dividers, beam compass ends, dotting pen etc; the next tray with ebony and brass rolling rule, ivory protractor/scale rule, ivory sector, a set of seven boxwood scale rules and two smaller in ivory, architect's pins; lower compartment with French curves and set squares in pearwood an mahogany; below is a sprung drawer released by a button, revealing a porcelain palette, watercolours and an empty compartment for brushes [CITES]
Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
Sold for £275
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1880, a large, comprhensive nickel silver set in oak case, the upper tray with large proportional dividers, beam compass ends, dotting pen etc; the next tray with ebony and brass rolling rule, ivory protractor/scale rule, ivory sector, a set of seven boxwood scale rules and two smaller in ivory, architect's pins; lower compartment with French curves and set squares in pearwood an mahogany; below is a sprung drawer released by a button, revealing a porcelain palette, watercolours and an empty compartment for brushes [CITES]
Note: This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
Auction: Fine Scientific and Medical Instruments, 12th May, 2022