Accession No

1652

Brief Description

proportional compass, by Elliott and Sons, English, 1850-53

Origin

England; London; 56 Strand

Maker

Elliott and Sons

Class

drawing

Earliest Date

1850

Latest Date

1853

Inscription Date

Material

metal (electrum, steel, brass); wood; hide (leather); cloth (satin, velvet)

Dimensions

overall length 159mm; breadth 14mm; height 17mm; case length 173mm; max breadth 25mm; height 21mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Donated in 1973.

Inscription

‘Elliott & Sons,
56 Strand, London’ (on compasses)

Description Notes

Electrum with steel inset points. Obverse has scale of ‘Plans’ graduated 1 - 10, numbered by 1 and scale of ‘solids’ graduated 1 - 10, numbered by 1. Reverse has scale of ‘Circles’ graduated 6 - 20, numbered by 1 and scale of ‘Lines’ graduated 1 - 8, numbered by 1. Knurled electrum clamp. Steel points on ends of shafts. Fitted wooden case lined with blue satin and velvet, covered with red leather; brass hinges and hook fasteners.

Condition good (box a bit battered); complete

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