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Antique Drawing Instruments

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box, France, 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Drawing Instruments

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Metal

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

$421Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.99 in W 10.44 in D 4.34 in

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique drawing instrument set. A German, brass cartographer's or architect's technical drawing set, by Richter, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Riefler, Nesselwang & München This is quality antique drawing instrument set, from one of Germany's most distinguished instrument manufacturers of its time.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Drawing Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Romantic School, Portrait of a Painter Sketching, drawing
Romantic School, Portrait of a Painter Sketching, drawing

Romantic School, Portrait of a Painter Sketching, drawing

Located in Paris, FR

Romantic school, probably Germany circa 1850 Portrait of a Painter Sketching pencil on paper 23 x 17 cm Framed : 31 x 27 cm A bearded painter is shown seated in three-quarter profi...

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1850s Romantic Antique Drawing Instruments

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Pencil

Still Life with Musical Instruments - Drawing by Giuseppe Romagnoli - 1888

Still Life with Musical Instruments - Drawing by Giuseppe Romagnoli - 1888

Located in Roma, IT

Still Life with Musical Instruments is an original design artwork realized by Giuseppe Romagnoli in 1888. Black and white pencil on Paper. Signed Lower right G. Romagnoli - 16 feb...

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1880s Modern Antique Drawing Instruments

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Pencil

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann

$912Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 4.53 in

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, architect's or cartographer's instrument case by Wichmann, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930

Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel architect or cartographer's instrument set by Riefler of Munich, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian

$1,289Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, case of cartographer's drawing instruments, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Wood

Danish Architect’s Drawing Cabinet
Danish Architect’s Drawing Cabinet

Danish Architect’s Drawing Cabinet

$3,742

H 88.59 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in

Danish Architect’s Drawing Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beneath the shelves are three small drawers for storing drawing instruments. The lower section is fitted with a pair of doors, behind which are three pull-out trays, ideal for stori...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Antique Drawing Instruments

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Mahogany, Maple

Victorian Hand Study Still Life Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley 1864
Victorian Hand Study Still Life Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley 1864

Victorian Hand Study Still Life Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley 1864

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Victorian Hand Study Still Life Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley 1864 Artist: Louisa J. Wortley (British 19th century) Medium: graphite pencil drawing on artists paper laid down ...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Pencil, Graphite

Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian
Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian

Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, pearwood set of drawing instruments in a mahogany case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Pearwood

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments by Riefler, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

19th Century Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Case with Silver Monogram Cartouche
19th Century Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Case with Silver Monogram Cartouche

19th Century Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Case with Silver Monogram Cartouche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed as an étui for precision implements, the case retains its fitted interior with designated spaces to hold tools—ideal for **drawing instruments, drafting tools, writing acces...

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Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Drawing Instruments

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Shagreen

Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Commodes, François Boucher
Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Commodes, François Boucher

Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Commodes, François Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Across the front and side panels, figures in traditional dress are shown engaged in leisure and daily activity: playing stringed instruments, drawing water, conversing beneath trees,...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Drawing Instruments

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Marble, Ormolu

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793
Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

$318Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 10.83 in D 0 in

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

Located in Langweer, NL

The caption at the bottom reads "Pêches De Mer", which translates to "Sea Fishing", followed by a description of the images above, mentioning the combustion of tar and the drawing of...

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1790s Antique Drawing Instruments

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Paper

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Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800

Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800

Located in London, GB

Shagreen Etui Case by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Drawing Instruments Circa. 1800 An extremely fine example of craftmanship for any discerning antique collector of exquisi...

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19th Century British Antique Drawing Instruments

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

By Dollond, London

Located in Brussels, BE

Early 19th century silver mounted Shagreen cased drawing instrument set by Dollond. A museum quality Shagreen covered pocket wooden case with silver rim and vacant cartouche containi...

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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Shagreen

Pair of Antique 19th Century French Silver over Bronze Ewers
Pair of Antique 19th Century French Silver over Bronze Ewers

Pair of Antique 19th Century French Silver over Bronze Ewers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The scene is painfully delightful with eleven cherubs in parade riding animals and playing musical instruments while drawing a maiden in a chariot. The top of the handles are graced ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Drawing Instruments

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Bronze

Shagreen cased drawing instruments
Shagreen cased drawing instruments

Shagreen cased drawing instruments

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A silver mounted shagreen cased set of drawing instruments bu Bleuler, London

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Drawing Instruments

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage drawing instrument set. An English, bone and cast metal drafting compass compendium with engraving, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Drawing Instruments

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Metal

Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian
Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian

Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, Electrum alloy pillar-type divider drawing instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Metal

Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian
Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian

Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, silver nickel drawing instrument or tool set by Jackson Bros of Leeds, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

Located in Milan, IT

Inside the box there are various brass instruments: compasses, drawing pens in steel and brass, ruler, etc.

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1850s French Antique Drawing Instruments

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Theodolite Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Surveyor Measurement
19th Century Theodolite Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Surveyor Measurement

19th Century Theodolite Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Surveyor Measurement

Located in Milan, IT

Salmoiraghi, expanding its product range, producing mathematical instruments for drawing, astronomy, meteorology and navigation; the company builds, among other things, the first Ita...

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1870s Antique Drawing Instruments

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Brass

Salmoiraghi Compass Made of Brass in the Early 1900s on Wooden Base
Salmoiraghi Compass Made of Brass in the Early 1900s on Wooden Base

Salmoiraghi Compass Made of Brass in the Early 1900s on Wooden Base

By Filotecnica Salmoiraghi Milano

Located in Milan, IT

Salmoiraghi, expanding its product range, producing mathematical instruments for drawing, astronomy, meteorology and navigation; the company builds, among other things, the first Ita...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Brass

Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian
Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian

Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's instrument set. A German, silver nickel technical drawing case by Maho Prazision, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons
Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons

Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique instrument set. An English, silver nickel architect's technical drawing case by Davis & Sons of London and Derby, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930
Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930

Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage draughtsman's technical drawing case. An English, brass and silver nickel instrument set, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

By Dietzgen

Located in San Francisco, CA

In 1893, Eugene Dietzgen Drafting Company began manufacturing drawing boards, T-squares, surveying instruments, and other engineering supplies.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Drawing Instruments

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Steel, Iron, Brass

Antique Architects Drawing Set By Halden. English, C.1880
Antique Architects Drawing Set By Halden. English, C.1880

Antique Architects Drawing Set By Halden. English, C.1880

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A wonderful set of steel drawing instruments Some of the pieces marked " Halden " Cased in a beautiful burr walnut box Complete set.

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1880s English Antique Drawing Instruments

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Burl, Walnut

Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks
Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks

Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, silver nickel architect's technical drawing set of 3 bow compasses by Hicks of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1902.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Nickel

Three ancient anatomical drawings, made in pencil, Trieste Austrian Empire 1814
Three ancient anatomical drawings, made in pencil, Trieste Austrian Empire 1814

Three ancient anatomical drawings, made in pencil, Trieste Austrian Empire 1814

Located in Milan, IT

A picture containing three ancient anatomical drawings, made in pencil, dated. The coeval frame, Empire style, made of Mahogany veneered wood, enriched with brass elements. Iron hook...

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1810s Austrian Antique Drawing Instruments

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Brass

Petit Orchestre - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Playing Instruments by Duhem
Petit Orchestre - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Playing Instruments by Duhem

Petit Orchestre - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Playing Instruments by Duhem

By Henri Duhem

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Watercolour on paper circa 1920 by Henri Duhem depicting a small orchestra playing. Signed lower right. This painting is not currently framed but a suitable frame can be sourced if r...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Drawing Instruments

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Paper, Watercolor

Antique Technical Drawing Set, Architect, Cartographer, Instruments, ANCSL, 1920
Antique Technical Drawing Set, Architect, Cartographer, Instruments, ANCSL, 1920

Antique Technical Drawing Set, Architect, Cartographer, Instruments, ANCSL, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique technical drawing set. An English, architect's or cartographer's instrument case by the Army & Navy Co-Operative Society, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Drawing Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

By 1888, the company had six departments: physical and chemical, engineering, ophthalmic, microscopical, magic lantern, photographic. Among the instruments and apparatus made were ai...

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1860s American Antique Drawing Instruments

Materials

Brass

Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880
Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880

Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880

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H 30 in W 9 in D 9 in

Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

The illustrated catalog drawings show many very large instruments, with now hard to find and extremely rare original organ figures.

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1880s French Folk Art Antique Drawing Instruments

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Wool

George III Chippendale period mahogany architects table
George III Chippendale period mahogany architects table

George III Chippendale period mahogany architects table

Located in Knutsford, GB

To each side a pair of opposing fully fitted drawers pull out enabling the draughtsman to have a full selection of drawing instruments available to hand. The table is supported by sq...

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18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Antique Drawing Instruments

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Mahogany

Architect's Drawing Curves
Architect's Drawing Curves

Architect's Drawing Curves

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H 4.5 in W 31 in D 7 in

Architect's Drawing Curves

Located in North Egremont, MA

Lovely boxed set of 19th century architect's or shipbuilder's drawing curves in original dovetailed walnut box, 25 curves

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19th Century American Antique Drawing Instruments

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Wood

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Antique Drawing Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique drawing instruments available for sale. The range of distinct antique drawing instruments — often made from metal, nickel and brass — can elevate any home. Antique drawing instruments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Victorian antique drawing instruments are consistently popular styles. Henri Duhem produced beautiful antique drawing instruments that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Drawing Instruments?

Prices for antique drawing instruments start at $228 and top out at $1,986 with the average selling for $591.