Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case

About the Item

This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Unmarked tools, but of fine industrial quality as expected Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Presented in a patinated reddish brown case, some wear commensurate with age Interior dressed in bright cobalt blue, with silk cotton and velvet respectively Comprehensive scholarly set of tools and accessories, comprising 9 pieces in total Pair of compass dividers with nicely contoured forms, and two bow compass This is an appealing vintage scholar's instrument set, with a handy carry case and nine quality pieces. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 18cm (7'') Max Depth: 10cm (4'') Max Height: 2.5cm (1'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 9
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.94811stDibs: LU2645335923762
More From This SellerView All
  • Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing instruments, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Comprehensive set of 17 pieces,...
    Category

    Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets

    Materials

    Wood

  • Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and brass tools by W.H. Harling, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Nicely p...
    Category

    Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets

    Materials

    Brass, Nickel

  • Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is a vintage scholar's drawing set. A French, brass case of draughtsman's tools, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Useful set of instruments with appealing vintage fi...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

    Materials

    Brass

  • Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is a set of antique draughtsman's rules. An English, pine engineer's instrument set in a mahogany case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Superb personalised set of...
    Category

    Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desk Sets

    Materials

    Beech

  • Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Wonderful c...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century British Art Deco Desk Sets

    Materials

    Bronze

  • Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
    Located in Hele, Devon, GB
    This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by Riefler, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Nine...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

    Materials

    Nickel

You May Also Like
  • 1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
    By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
    Located in Sherborne, Dorset
    The ultimate in desk lamps – a very genuine Post War four-spring model 1209 Anglepoise draughtsman’s task lamp manufactured by Herbert Terry & Sons, Redditch, England. ‘The Anglepo...
    Category

    Vintage 1940s British Industrial More Desk Accessories

    Materials

    Aluminum, Brass, Iron

  • 19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
    Located in Buchanan, MI
    An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.
    Category

    Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets

    Materials

    Brass

  • English Tortoise Case
    Located in New York, NY
    English tortoise case. Chic tortoise business cards case with side panel button for flip-top. Rich tortoise colour and polish. England, late 19th century. Dimensions: 4" H x 2.88" W...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

    Materials

    Metal

  • Japanese Scholar's Object
    Located in New York, NY
    This natural gourd was sliced at the top, hollowed out, and lacquered in black inside, around the rim, and on the bottom where it was signed by the artisan with Chinese and Japanese ...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Vases

    Materials

    Lacquer

  • Wood and Brass English Spirit Level, 1860s Antique Measurement Instrument
    Located in Milan, IT
    Large spirit level made of wood, brass and glass manufactured in the second half of the nineteenth century. Excellent condition fully functional. Measures: Length 35.5 cm, width 4 cm...
    Category

    Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments

    Materials

    Brass

  • Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder, Nickel, Steel, Signed
    By Yonel Lebovici
    Located in New York, NY
    Yonel Lebovici Ressort letter holder, steel signed. Small scale letter holder in a matte brushed nickel steel finish. Produced in a limited edition of 500 by Distrimex in 1969. Retai...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

    Materials

    Stainless Steel

Recently Viewed

View All