Accession No

1599

Brief Description

elliptograph, by J. Farey, 1813-1830 (c)

Origin

Maker

Farey, J.

Class

drawing

Earliest Date

1813

Latest Date

1830

Inscription Date

Material

metal (brass); fishskin (shagreen); wood; cloth (velvet)

Dimensions

case length 167mm; breadth 156mm; thickness 34mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Donated in 1971.

Inscription

Description Notes

Square brass frame with one extra limb on one side on pierced extensions with knurled brass clamps. Pair of lighter brass circles turn within frame, one above other, with positions relative to each other adjustable by rack and pinion with knurled head. Upper circle with compass point holder. Six elongated knobs on diameter of upper circle for revolving circles.
Fitted wooden shagreen-covered box, lined in velvet.

Limbs crudely engraved with letters P, D, F, E, G.

Condition: fair (box lid detached).

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