Compass Precision Instruments Wallet Case of Drawing Instruments

Object Details

Compass Precision Drawing Instruments

Description: This folding cardboard and wood case is covered with black leather and lined with green velvet. It closes with two metal snaps and is marked in the upper right corner: 2300. The back of the case is marked: Made in Germany. The set includes:; 1) 5-7/8" German silver and steel drawing pen with folding point.; 2) 5-1/2" and 4-5/8" black plastic and steel drawing pens. The backs of the points are marked: COMPASS (/) GERMANY.; 3) 2-3/4" German silver and steel screwdriver.; 4) 6-1/4" German silver and steel dividers with removable point and extension bar. The side of one leg is marked: COMPASS (/) GERMANY.; 5) 6-1/4" German silver compass with pencil point and bendable legs. The side of one leg is marked: COMPASS (/) GERMANY.; 6) 3-3/4" steel bow pencil, bow dividers, and bow pen. Each instrument is marked on the side: COMPASS (/) GERMANY.; 7) 1-3/4" and 1-5/16" cylindrical metal cases. The larger case holds two needle points and two tightening screws. The smaller case holds a needle point and pencil lead.; The set appears to be original and complete. Compass Precision Instruments operated in Germany around the middle of the 20th century.
Location: Currently not on view

mid 20th century

Physical Description: leather (overall material); fabric (overall material); german silver (overall material); steel (overall material); plastic (overall material)
Measurements: case: 2.2 cm x 27 cm x 12.5 cm; 7/8 in x 10 5/8 in x 4 29/32 in

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