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

$1,024.73
£749
€881.21
CA$1,407.31
A$1,575.06
CHF 822.43
MX$19,215.78
NOK 10,439.61
SEK 9,906.55
DKK 6,580.49
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This is a set of antique draughtsman's railway curves. An English, pearwood set of drawing instruments in a mahogany case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Wonderfully cased set of railway curves, comprehensive in 31 pieces Displays a desirable aged patina with some light pencil marks from use Quality pearwood curves, with warm biscuit hues and fine grain interest Set neatly within a quality carry case displaying rich caramel hues Each curve numbered, the set offering radius from Size 1.5 to 30 Additional French curves add further versatility for the draughtsman Some French curves engraved with the name 'G. Willing'' This is a delightful set of antique draughtsman's railway curves, commonly used in period to plot railway lines or highways for maps. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Case Width: 37.5cm (14.75'') Case Depth: 5.5cm (2.25'') Case Height: 9cm (3.5'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.88351stDibs: LU2645331902672

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