Items Similar to Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
About the Item
This is an antique cartographer's instrument set. An English, silver nickel surveyor's tool case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
An attractive early 20th century set
Displays a desirable aged patina
Silver nickel instruments in good order with some wear commensurate with age
Presented within a deep brown textured carry case with unused name plate
The 11 pieces encased within a rich blue velvet beneath a silk lid interior
Pair of compass joined by a trio of spring bow compass
Accessories include an extending beam and spare graphite tip
Ruling pen engraved 'Foreign' typical of imported early sets - most likely of German origin
This is an attractive and collectible antique cartographer's instrument set. Sure to be a delight for the collector or hobbyist, this set is presented within an appealing carry case. Delivered polished and ready for the desk.
Dimensions:
Max width 21cm (8.25")
Max depth 10.5cm (4.25")
Max height 2.5cm (1").
- Dimensions:Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 18.67871stDibs: LU2645321963592
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2005
1stDibs seller since 2017
1,001 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Hele, Devon, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAntique 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
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 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.
Charming set for the travelling cartographer
Displays a desirable aged patina
Silver nickel tools in good order
Fold-over carry case finished in dark blue hues
8 piece set ideal for those on tour
Pair of compass, ruling pen...
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique cased rolling ruler. An English brass cartographer's or architect's instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A superb example of precision engin...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Nickel
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 E...
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
You May Also Like
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
Italian Brass Land-Surveyor Instrument Made in 1860 with its Original Walnut Box
Located in Milan, IT
Land-surveyor squaring, measuring instrument made of brass, Italian manufacture, from the second half of the 19th century, complete with original walnut box. It is a topographic inst...
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique English Oak Perpetual Calendar, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome good sized perpetual calendar in an attractive solid Oak.
The keys to the side are used to forward and return the day, date and month on the rollers, protected by a gla...
Category
Vintage 1920s British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930
By The Stenotype Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
This is an original Stenotype stenograph with Bakelite keys and original case and manual. All the keys work properly but doesn't seem to imprint on the paper.
Creator: Steno...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Rare Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Green Leather Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Table Made in England in the 1920s.
Item is sold complete with a Burgundy tooled red leather desk set also from Aspreys. It's a very attractive item befit with an aluminium desk calendar, letter opener and two vertical pen rests.
The rectangular and hinged two panel top encloses a green leather writing surface which reveals itself when opened from the top, item is raised on square tapering legs...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
$7,693 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Refractor Polarimeter Physic Measuring Instrument Made by Steindorff & Co 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Refractor polarimeter made of painted brass with cast iron tripod base by Steindorff & Co. Berlin D.R.P. Germany, 1920s. It is an antique instrument used to determine the concentrati...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Name Plate
1920 English
Tool Desk
1920 Velvet
English Antique Imports
Antiques Compasses
Purple Silk Velvet
Antique Surveyor
Compass Desk
Cartographer Tool
Antique German Compass
Pen Display Case
Antique Pen Display Case
Antique Silver Compass
Antique Surveyor Compass
Antique Surveyor Tools
Montblanc Meisterstuck Vintage
Neoclassical Silver Gilded Oval Frame