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Set of Drawing Instruments, by George Adams, London, 18th Century

Inventory Number 51315


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.51315

Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained
Primary inscriptions
"Geo * Adams. No. 60. Fleet. Street. London." (punched on ivory rule)
Physical material
Brass
steel and ivory
Object type
Drawing instrument
Dimensions
Height: 167mm Width: 75mm Depth: 37mm
Inventory No
51315

Description

Incomplete set (parallel ruler and sector missing) in shagreen covered case (top of lid missing).